Nazis' Economic Miracle Explained 💼

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:47 The economic miracle that killed millions
09:53 how did Schacht stop German hyperinflation?
15:02 Hitler and Schacht
19:23 The Neuer plan
20:59 Schacht’s plan
31:48 The fall of Schacht
37:47 Conclusion + Sponsor

Attribution:
Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic
Thank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage.
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Joeri Schasfoort
Edited by: Hugo @IntoEurope
3D animations by: Guillaume Bouché https://bobjackson.artstation.com