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The Best Episodes of Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1

Every episode of Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1!

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Little-known events that played a large role in determining the outcome of World War II are revealed in this documentary series.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1 Episode 1 - Hitler's General
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Hitler's General

    S1:E1

    Secrets of the Third Reich looks at the rise and fall of German General Erwin Rommel whose victories made him one of Hitler's greatest assets, but who honor made him one of Hitler's enemies. It looks at Rommel's early life, his victories in North Africa, his defense of the Atlantic Wall, and his later involvement in the 20 July plot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1 Episode 2 - Hitler's Madness
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Hitler's Madness

    S1:E2

    Secrets of the Third Reich examines the mental health and the excessive amphetamine use of Adolf Hitler. It looks at his relationship with his doctor Theodor Morell who was despised by other physicians and blamed for the Fuhrer's mental deterioration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ghost of U-513
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Ghost of U-513

    S1:E3

    Secrets of the Third Reich examines the story of the German submarine U-513 which was lost for sixty-eight years after it was hit by a U.S. bomb. It looks at rare footage and talks to U-boat veterans and looks at the life of captain Friedrich Guggenberger who survived the sinking. It also looks at the effort to locate the wreck of the submarine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Secrets of the Third Reich Season 1 Episode 4 - Deadly Missions
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Deadly Missions

    S1:E4

    The battlefields of the Second World War have been analyzed countless times, but it wasn't just fought in large scale battles. A fair portion of the Second World War took place in secret, behind enemy lines, and with very high stakes.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hitler's General" is the best rated episode of "Secrets of the Third Reich" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2014. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Hitler's Madness".