Behind the Bastards Part One: The World Anti-Communist League: A Study in Nazi Death Squads
Jul 19, 2022
Discover the alarming connections between the World Anti-Communist League and Nazi death squads. Delve into the evolution of the Kuomintang and its violent anti-communist purges under Chiang Kai-shek. Uncover the atrocities committed by Ukrainian nationalists and the Romanian Iron Guard's brutal history. Explore the chilling implications of Operation Condor and its focused effort on political repression in South America. Enjoy a mix of dark history intertwined with humor and unique podcast recommendations that keep the conversation engaging.
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Soviet Backfire in China
- In 1923, the USSR backed the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), hoping to spread communism.
- Chiang Kai-shek, a KMT leader trained by Soviets, betrayed them and massacred communists.
Rise of Mao
- Chiang Kai-shek's anti-communist purges inadvertently strengthened Mao Zedong's communist forces.
- This led to the KMT's defeat and retreat to Taiwan, highlighting unintended consequences.
Taiwan's White Terror
- The KMT's brutality in Taiwan, including the February 28th incident, is a key event.
- While horrific, this pales in comparison to Chiang Kai-shek's other atrocities, like killing 400,000 civilians by destroying a dam.