Hitler's armaments minister, who disagrees with the Führer's scorched earth policy regarding the destruction of Germany's infrastructure. In a final visit to the Führerbunker, he admits he has defied the scorched earth order. Hitler, emotionally overcome by the betrayal, dismisses Speer without punishment.
Hitler exercises authority over Speer while confronting his disobedience.
Hitler discusses the scorched earth policy with his armaments minister Speer and later dismisses him after Speer admits defying the order.
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