WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk VE Day: Why They Fought (Part 4)
Apr 24, 2025
Explore the harrowing discoveries made by the Allies in Nazi concentration camps and the struggles faced in assisting survivors. Dive into personal accounts from soldiers of the 71st Infantry Division, revealing the psychological scars left by the war. Learn about Canada's critical role in liberating the Netherlands and the complex aftermath that followed. Hear the poignant story of Hugo Grin, whose family endured the brutal impacts of anti-Semitism and war chaos. Uncover the tragic costs of liberation intertwined with vivid soldier reflections on these atrocities.
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Alan Moskin's Frontline Horror
- Staff Sergeant Alan Moskin's first combat shocks him deeply with horrific scenes and personal losses.
- His experiences reflect the brutal, chaotic reality facing all soldiers during the final war stages.
Grim Chaos of Final Battles
- Final war stages have a uniquely grim, senseless violence amid desolation and death.
- Rapid Allied advances still encounter deadly ambushes, showing the ongoing ferocity.
Operation Paperclip and Cold War
- Operation Paperclip extracted Nazi scientists, like von Braun, fueling Cold War technology races.
- Allies feared future threats and pragmatically recruited former enemy experts.