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The Curse of the Swastika

An illustration of the insidious rise of the Nazi Party from its post World War One origins through Adolf Hitler’s conniving to become the leader of the party and eventual dictator of his self-styled Third Reich.

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  • Roy de Groot

    Roy de Groot

    Himself - Commentary

  • Bob Danvers Walker

    Bob Danvers Walker

    Himself - Commentary

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An illustration of the insidious rise of the Nazi Party from its post World War One origins through Adolf Hitler’s conniving to become the leader of the party and eventual dictator of his self-styled Third Reich.

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