Shocked by Treason
From Downfall
00:00 - 03:30
3m 30s

While at dinner, Hitler appoints General von Greim the roles of Commander in Chief of the Air Force and General Field Marshal. During a rant about compassion being for the weak, Hitler discovers that Himmler has made an offer to surrender to the western powers and experiences both disappointment and rage. He orders Himmler's arrest and outlines his plan to defeat the Allies.

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