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Post by scaramouche on Nov 22, 2016 19:31:18 GMT
The Pope vs Hitler is a thrilling docudrama that explores one of the least known stories of World War II – the role of the Vatican in the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But as Hitler pondered a direct attack on Pope Pius XII, one of his bravest warriors was beginning to plot an attack on him. Catholic Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg had been gravely wounded in Tunisia. As he recovered he vowed to dedicate his life to the cause of ending Hitler’s. His daring attempt would nearly succeed, and prove to be the climax in the long quest to cut the head off the Nazi snake. But Hitler’s revenge would prove fast and furious. In the darkest days of World War II, St. Peter’s was shrouded in the shadow of the swastika. But even as the Führer surrounded him, the Pope was plotting a secret counter-offensive. Wartime Pontiff Pius XII has been derided for his public silence about the Holocaust. But evidence suggests his silence may have been subterfuge. And the man branded as “Hitler’s Pope” may actually have wanted to eliminate him. Enjoy this superb documentary!  www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQEQzL2T1E |
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Post by timoneill on Nov 22, 2016 19:58:54 GMT
The Pope vs Hitler is a thrilling docudrama that explores one of the least known stories of World War II – the role of the Vatican in the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But as Hitler pondered a direct attack on Pope Pius XII, one of his bravest warriors was beginning to plot an attack on him. Catholic Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg had been gravely wounded in Tunisia. As he recovered he vowed to dedicate his life to the cause of ending Hitler’s. His daring attempt would nearly succeed, and prove to be the climax in the long quest to cut the head off the Nazi snake. But Hitler’s revenge would prove fast and furious. In the darkest days of World War II, St. Peter’s was shrouded in the shadow of the swastika. But even as the Führer surrounded him, the Pope was plotting a secret counter-offensive. Wartime Pontiff Pius XII has been derided for his public silence about the Holocaust. But evidence suggests his silence may have been subterfuge. And the man branded as “Hitler’s Pope” may actually have wanted to eliminate him. Enjoy this superb documentary! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQEQzL2T1E There's no "may" about it. Pius XII was up to his neck in no less than three plots to overthrow and/or kill Hitler, complete with full theological justification for killing the guy (via Aquinas). Read Mark Reibling's recent book Church of Spies: The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler (2015). It's as good as any thriller and someone really should make a movie about Josef Muller aka "Joey the Ox", one of the espionage heroes of the war. Of course, it would run counter to the "Hitler's Pope" myth and so probably never get made. But Reibling's book is excellent - it even made Sam Harris reluctantly admit he'd got Pius XII all wrong. |
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Post by scaramouche on Nov 22, 2016 21:59:35 GMT
The Pope vs Hitler is a thrilling docudrama that explores one of the least known stories of World War II – the role of the Vatican in the conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But as Hitler pondered a direct attack on Pope Pius XII, one of his bravest warriors was beginning to plot an attack on him. Catholic Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg had been gravely wounded in Tunisia. As he recovered he vowed to dedicate his life to the cause of ending Hitler’s. His daring attempt would nearly succeed, and prove to be the climax in the long quest to cut the head off the Nazi snake. But Hitler’s revenge would prove fast and furious. In the darkest days of World War II, St. Peter’s was shrouded in the shadow of the swastika. But even as the Führer surrounded him, the Pope was plotting a secret counter-offensive. Wartime Pontiff Pius XII has been derided for his public silence about the Holocaust. But evidence suggests his silence may have been subterfuge. And the man branded as “Hitler’s Pope” may actually have wanted to eliminate him. Enjoy this superb documentary! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQEQzL2T1E There's no "may" about it. Pius XII was up to his neck in no less than three plots to overthrow and/or kill Hitler, complete with full theological justification for killing the guy (via Aquinas). Read Mark Reibling's recent book Church of Spies: The Pope’s Secret War Against Hitler (2015). It's as good as any thriller and someone really should make a movie about Josef Muller aka "Joey the Ox", one of the espionage heroes of the war. Of course, it would run counter to the "Hitler's Pope" myth and so probably never get made. But Reibling's book is excellent - it even made Sam Harris reluctantly admit he'd got Pius XII all wrong. Indeed. This documentary is based on Mark Riebling's book, and it recreates the historical events with powerful acting and scenery, interspersed with commentary from several historians. It's well worth a look. |
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Post by timoneill on Nov 22, 2016 23:30:41 GMT
Indeed. This documentary is based on Mark Riebling's book, and it recreates the historical events with powerful acting and scenery, interspersed with commentary from several historians. It's well worth a look. Then I'll definitely watch it when I get a chance. Where did it screen originally? Edit: Just saw that it was National Geographic. Obviously a hotbed of Vatican operatives and apologists. |
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