Scenes from The SS

Season 2 Episode 3

About the Episode

As Hitler’s power grows within Nazi Germany, so does the SS — the most sinister force in Nazi Germany and one of the most terrifying cults the world has ever seen. Engineered to oppress a state, the SS, led by Heinrich Himmler, controls an empire through terror and brutality.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 49s

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