An economic crisis and the fear of communism drive voters into Hitler's arms, and he is named Chancellor. As democracy begins to disappear from Germany, Hitler prepares for war. In 1929, Germany, harshly affected by the worldwide economic crisis, is sinking into despair. Bloody street fighting between Nazis and Communists is raging. Fear of the "Red peril" will push millions of voters into Hitler's arms. Democracy is at risk.