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The Life and Career of Reinhard Heydrich
39:02 - 48:55 (09:52)
This episode discusses the life and career of Reinhard Heydrich, from his early aspirations as a musician to his rise in the Nazi Party and involvement in the Holocaust.
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Reinhard came of age in a politically violent era where people expressed their willingness to do violence against their political enemies, causing many to prioritize the health of the Aryan German people above everything else.
39:02 - 42:07 (03:04)
Summary
Reinhard came of age in a politically violent era where people expressed their willingness to do violence against their political enemies, causing many to prioritize the health of the Aryan German people above everything else.
ChapterThe Life and Career of Reinhard Heydrich
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Reinhardt's childhood was heavily influenced by Navy propaganda, but he was forced to seek a different career path due to his family's financial struggles after the collapse of their business and the November Revolution.
42:07 - 45:37 (03:30)
Summary
Reinhardt's childhood was heavily influenced by Navy propaganda, but he was forced to seek a different career path due to his family's financial struggles after the collapse of their business and the November Revolution.
ChapterThe Life and Career of Reinhard Heydrich
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
German sailors chose to scuttle their own navy at Scapa Flow following the Treaty of Versailles and Reinhardt likely joined the Navy to gain respect and a steady paycheck during tough economic times.
45:37 - 47:14 (01:37)
Summary
German sailors chose to scuttle their own navy at Scapa Flow following the Treaty of Versailles and Reinhardt likely joined the Navy to gain respect and a steady paycheck during tough economic times.
ChapterThe Life and Career of Reinhard Heydrich
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Author Robert Gerwath discusses the unique character of Nazi SS leader, Reinhard Heydrich, and how his loner tendencies allowed him to stand out in the hyper-masculine world of the German Navy.
47:14 - 48:55 (01:41)
Summary
Author Robert Gerwath discusses the unique character of Nazi SS leader, Reinhard Heydrich, and how his loner tendencies allowed him to stand out in the hyper-masculine world of the German Navy.