The Moynihan Report The Churchill villain myth and Hitler's true obsession | The Moynihan Report
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Dec 19, 2025 Brendan Simms, a Cambridge historian and expert on European geopolitics, delves into the misconceptions around WWII, particularly the myth that Churchill was the war's true villain. He explains why Hitler declared war on the U.S., driven by a warped understanding of American power and a fear of international capitalism. Simms explores Hitler's obsession with German emigration to America, linking it to broader Nazi ideology and demographic strategies. He also dissects the modern wave of WWII revisionism and its implications for historical understanding.
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Host Buys Two Copies As A Compliment
- Michael Moynihan bought both the Kindle and print copy of Brendan Simms's book to show support and give him two copies.
- He joked it would be a good Christmas in the Simms household.
Guest Alarmed By Modern Revisionism
- Brendan Simms expresses alarm at American political figures promoting WWII revisionism and its broader implications.
- He links this trend to a lack of historical knowledge and a troubling geopolitical mindset.
Revisionism As A Geopolitical Threat
- Revisionist attacks on WWII history signal a broader geopolitical mindset, not just historical debate.
- Brendan Simms warns this challenges Western consensus on Ukraine and China containment.