In Italy, Il Duce is overthrown. So Hitler stages a daring mission to rescue his fascist partner. With the Red Army rampant, another epochal battle sends the Wehrmacht on the retreat. Soon, more bad news will reach the Berghof, as Allied troops start landing in Normandy. But with the Führer fast asleep in his quarters, will anyone dare to break it to him?

A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.

This is Part 23 of the Hitler Story. Scroll down the Real Dictators feed for earlier episodes.

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