Adolf Eichmann: The Nazi Who Claimed To Be 'Just Following Orders' | Hitler's Most Wanted | Timeline

James is on the trail of Adolf Eichmann, the notorious Nazi bureaucrat who escaped justice for 15 years until his trial made the Holocaust a household name. Under oath, Eichmann insisted he was a powerless middle manager who was simply following orders, and James is determined to find out if there's any truth to his defense. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u You can find more from us on:   / timelinewh     / timelineworldhistory     / timelinewh   This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com