The Power and the Glory
Season 1 • Episode 7: Racing for the Reich • Watch with subtitles
Episode 7: Racing for the Reich
November 15, 1991
Hitler knew that victory on the grand prix circuits would demonstrate the Third Reich's technical superiority and bring his new Germany great prestige. So with government subsidies, both Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union set out to build a winning car, and the swastika became a familiar feature on the racetracks of the 30s.
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