In 1930s Germany, Adolf Hitler promised national renewal through grand motorways and affordable cars for ordinary families. But behind the spectacle of the Autobahn lay a far darker reality. This documentary reveals how the Nazis turned road building into one of their most powerful propaganda tools, while failing to deliver most of what they promised. The so-called “People’s Car” scheme took workers’ money but never gave them the cars they paid for, as the factory was diverted to military production. Meanwhile, millions of forced laborers and prisoners were exploited under brutal conditions to support infrastructure designed less for prosperity than for war. Project Nazi: Hitler’s Highways exposes the gap between Nazi myth and reality - and how mobility became another instrument of dictatorship, deception, and destruction. #hitler #autobahn #highway #germany #history Designing Dictatorship: How Nazi Propaganda Persuaded Germany • Designing Dictatorship: How Nazi Propagand... _______ On Get.history, a free documentary streaming channel, you can explore historical mysteries, scientific breakthroughs, biographical content and untold stories from around the world. Uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar, investigate Ancient Civilizations like Teotihuacán and Carthage, and examine pivotal moments in history, from World War II battles to the Cold War. Dive into a world of discovery every week with our documentary collection and perfectly timed series. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Subscribe to our channel here: / @get.history Follow us on TikTok: / get.history