The rise and fall of the Third Reich as told by those on the inside. The young Adolf Hitler builds his fledgling party with a band of embittered misfits.

The potential collapse of the Nazi Party in March 1923 after Hitler is incarcerated. However while in jail and aided by Rudolf Hess, Hitler has an epiphany to power though legitimate means.

The Wall Street crash plunges Germany into economic freefall and political uncertainty. Having "predicted" the crisis, Goebbels' brilliant campaigns generate successes and rapid political gains.

As the Nazis seize power in 1933, there is a secret struggle between the larger-than-life war hero, Hermann Goring, and the spin doctor and vociferous anti-Semite, Josef Goebbels.

As the Third Reich prepares for war ruthless infighting divides the Nazi leaders. Hess, Goring and Goebbels are all vying to be the Fuhrer's favourite, then new player Martin Bormann steps onto the scene.

As Germany invades Poland and sparks World War II, loyal Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess tries to reclaim his once lofty status among Hitler's senior staff.