Watch The Road to World War II- Part III

This insightful documentary uses extensive archive footage drawn from news media sources. It compares and contrast Germany and the United States during the late 1930s. Some segments contains extensive appearances by renowned journalist Eric Sevareid. The film earned high praise from many viewers as one of the best films reporting about Germany during the period just prior to outbreak of war. It pays particular attention to President Roosevelt's use of the media, contrasting his Fireside Chats with techniques use by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to present Adolf Hitler's plans for Germany to the public. Some footage covers Nazi book burning.