Hitler's Bodyguard

How Hitler survived over 40 attempts on his life. Street fighters, thugs and political cronies formed the basis for Hitler's formidable security team.

From his early political rise in the 1920s, Hitler knew he was a marked man.

As he became Chancellor, Hitler chose his inner circle of top bodyguards.

Here, how Hitler resolved to murder the SA leaders who most threatened him.

Here, a look at the attempts on his life by persecuted minorities.

Here, how German officers plotted to remove Hitler before the war started.