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Ep 131: Thomas Mahnken on Strategic Fallacies (War in Ukraine #3)

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Unraveling Hitler's Rationality: An Analysis

Explores the rationality behind Hitler's seemingly irrational decisions in 1939, 1940, and 1941, highlighting his fundamental priorities and principles. The chapter compares Hitler's actions with historical events like the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and touches on the significance of ideology in shaping state decisions and the importance of strategic empathy towards adversaries.

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