3. This file explores veteran journalist Cholerton and his translator Natalia. Having witnessed decades of Stalinist rule, Cholerton’s deep knowledge eventually led to his exile from the Soviet Union. Natalia suffered a tragic fate, enduring ten years in the Gulag for her association with him, illustrating the immense danger faced by truth-seekers. (20)
1942 LIVERPOOL

2. Philps highlights Alice Moats, a socialite turned war correspondent. Defying British embassy orders to evacuate, "Mozy" stayed in Moscow and connected with Polish General Anders. Her story exposes the Soviet betrayal of Polish officers while providing a lighter, yet insightful, perspective on the grand tragedies of Moscow. (19)
1942

1. Alan Philps introduces *The Red Hotel*, detailing Moscow's Metropol Hotel in 1941. Foreign correspondentsstruggled with Soviet censorship while relying on Russian secretaries for survival. British communist Charlotte Haldane arrives, idealistically seeking to report on the "heroic" Red Army while navigating the starvation and chaos of the early war years. (18)

1942 MOSCOW

8. On January 30, 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor after a tense, last-minute negotiation with Alfred Hugenberg and Franz von Papen. Hugenberg initially resisted but ultimately yielded, later calling it the "biggest mistake" of his life. This "seizure" of power eventually led to the Night of the Long Knives. (8)

1933 BERLIN

7. In January 1933, President Hindenburg dismissed Schleicherafter the latter requested martial law to stabilize the country. Despite rumors of a military coup, Hindenburg maintained control by appointing Werner von Blomberg as Minister of Defense. Hindenburg is depicted as a stubborn, manipulative figure managing Germany’s collapse. (7)
1933 BERLIN. HITLER DEPARTS HINDENBERG.

6. By late 1932, the Nazi party faced financial bankruptcy and mounting electoral losses. Kurt von Schleicherattempted to dismantle the NSDAP by offering Gregor Strasser the vice-chancellorship. While Strasser sought to save the movement through compromise, Hitler remained steadfast, eventually declaring a minor victory in Lippe as a triumph. (6)
1933 BERLIN

5. Following the November defeat, Hitler faced internal party rifts between Gregor Strasser’s coalition-building and Joseph Goebbels’ hardline stance. A farcical "underwear scene" occurred when Hitler was pulled off a train to prevent a compromise with Schleicher. Despite the loss, Franz von Papeninitiated secret negotiations with Hitler. (5)
1933 BERLIN

4. Hitler pioneered the use of airplanes for political campaigning, allowing him to reach "heartland Germany" efficiently. Despite his powerful oratory, the November 6, 1932, electionresulted in a loss of two million votes. Commentators deemed Hitler "washed up" after voters turned away following his refusal to compromise. (4)

1933 BERLIN

3. Ryback explains how the Reichstag became gridlocked after Hitler refused to join a coalition. The Nazis intentionally paralyzed legislation to break the democratic system. Hermann Göring, a distinguished war hero, served as Reichstag President, while Hitler established his headquarters at the Hotel Kaiserhof, directly facing the chancellery. (3)
1933 NSDAP DEMO

2. Ryback introduces pivotal figures like Gregor Strasser, the party’s socialist organizer, and Kurt von Schleicher, Berlin’s ultimate power broker. He details the contrast between Hitler’s fanaticism and Strasser’s gregariousness. Additionally, he describes Franz von Papen as Schleicher’s puppet and the SA’s role in militarizing German politics. (2)

1933 HITLER AND GOERING IN BERLIN