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The Morgenthau Plan (Encore)

Jul 15, 2024
Delving into the aftermath of World War II, the podcast explores the controversial Morgenthau Plan to dismantle and prevent a resurgence of Germany. The Allies' post-war strategies, Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s influence, and the extreme measures proposed for Germany are discussed, shedding light on the plan's rise and fall amidst the shift towards reconstruction efforts like the Marshall Plan.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Post-War Planning by the Allies and Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
02:10 • 2min
3
Proposing the Controversial Morgenthau Plan Post-World War II
04:14 • 4min
4
The Rise and Fall of the Morgenthau Plan
08:25 • 8min