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Sounds,10 Mar 2025,12 mins

SeriesGermany in the 20th century

Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1945 - terror, totalitarianism and the economy

Bitesize GCSE History

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In this episode Katie and Datshiane look at the lives of German people during the Nazi Dictatorship 1933-1945. The key themes are terror, totalitarianism and the economy. They’ll look at how Nazi policies and propaganda reshaped daily life, as well as the impact of terror and the suppression of dissent. The episode features insights from the Bitesize time-traveling reporter, providing an eyewitness account of life under Nazi rule. As always, there are plenty of helpful hints and tips on how to approach exam questions related to this topic. A test and summary are included at the end to reinforce key points and ensure a deeper understanding of the material. Listeners are encouraged to take notes—whether with traditional pens and paper or digital tools—and to pause and rewind as needed to fully absorb the content. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith Time travelling reporters: Kitty Perrin and Jordan Ford Silver Time travelling sound design: Nick Romero Time travelling reporter written by: Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds

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