Sunday, November 09, 2025

Hermann Göring - From Drug Addict to Nuremberg War Criminal

Nov 7, 2025 | This a a re-uploaded video from June 2022. Explore the comprehensive life and downfall of Hermann Göring, the Reichsmarschall and one of the most powerful and notorious figures in Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. This historical documentary tracks Göring's journey from a decorated World War I fighter ace (Blue Max recipient) to Adolf Hitler's designated successor and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force).

Discover Göring's pivotal role in the Nazi Party's rise to power, his command of the Luftwaffe during World War II, and his appointment as Plenipotentiary of the Four-Year Plan, effectively making him the economic dictator of Germany. The video examines his involvement in major events, including the Beer Hall Putsch, the establishment of the Gestapo and early concentration camps, and his delegation of the order to implement the "Final Solution" against the Jews (Holocaust).

Learn about his decadent lifestyle, his infamous acquisition of looted art (the Göring Collection), and his battle with morphine addiction. Finally, witness his capture by the Allies, his defence at the Nuremberg Trials as a war criminal, and his dramatic death before execution. Uncover the full, complex history of this key Nazi leader and his crimes against humanity.