

What if Germany Won WW1?
Aug 13, 2024
What if Germany had won World War I? The discussion explores alternate histories, examining strategic military moves like the Schlieffen Plan and their implications for Europe. Key events such as the Russian Revolution are analyzed, revealing how a German victory could reshape global politics. The impact of territorial changes, potential alliances, and the rise of figures like Lenin and Hitler are contemplated. Listeners are invited to imagine how symbols like the swastika could have different meanings in this alternate timeline.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Alternate Histories: Germany's WWI Victory
01:51 • 11min
The Battle of Verdun: A War of Attrition
12:39 • 18min
Unraveling the Russian Revolution: Key Events of 1917
30:45 • 5min
Turning Points in the Eastern Front of WWI
36:12 • 4min
Lenin's Strategic Return: A Fork in History
40:38 • 12min
Alternate Histories: A German Victory in WWI
53:04 • 20min
Alternate Scenarios Post-World War I
01:13:01 • 11min
Alternate History: The Implications of a German Victory in WWI
01:24:12 • 2min
Alternate Alliances: Germany vs. Soviet Union
01:25:51 • 6min
Alternate Histories: Hitler and WWI Outcomes
01:31:46 • 17min
Reimagining the Swastika
01:49:12 • 7min
Reflections on Identity and the Impact of History
01:55:43 • 2min