As the new year dawns, Berlin is fractured and divided. Street battles intensify, and cracks deepen as the National Socialists have become the strongest party in Germany.

Now Reich chancellor, Hitler embarks on a push to consolidate power. He begins to purge government ministries and the civil service, and takes control of the press and radio.

Hitler stages a grand celebration at Nuremberg, while Germany becomes increasingly isolated abroad. Berlin stands in stark contrast to its former self 12 months ago.