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CLASSIC: Why British Soccer Players Saluted the Nazis

Ridiculous History

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Sports, Politics, and Propaganda

This chapter explores a controversial soccer match between England and Germany, revealing how British players performed the Nazi salute as Nazi power rose. It examines the intersection of sports and politics, focusing on the implications of athletic triumphs like Jesse Owens' at the 1936 Olympics amidst the broader context of Nazi propaganda and societal values.

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