The Pete Quiñones Show The World War Two Series: Episode 6-10 w/ Thomas777 - 2/4
Sep 2, 2025
Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and fiction writer known for his incisive analyses of historical narratives. In this discussion, he delves into the complex rise of Winston Churchill, highlighting his controversial stance during the Spanish Civil War. Fascinating insights into Operation Barbarossa reveal the ideological tensions between National Socialism and Communism. Thomas also critiques traditional warfare narratives, emphasizing the brutal realities faced by soldiers, and challenges listeners to reflect on the lasting implications of propaganda in shaping public perception.
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Churchill’s Conflicting Loyalties
- Thomas777 argues Churchill supported Franco while publicly aligning with the Soviet Union, revealing conflicting loyalties.
- This split highlights how interwar European politics mixed ideology, patronage, and personal ambition.
Milch’s France-Focused Luftwaffe Study
- Erhard Milch submitted a Luftwaffe strategic study focused on France and never mentioned Britain.
- Milch's 1936 'Thoughts on Air War' shows German planning prioritized France, undermining claims Britain was Berlin's primary target.
British Foreign Office Rejected German Data
- Germany shared Luftwaffe figures with Britain via Milch but the Foreign Office rejected them outright.
- That rejection reflected entrenched British hostility to Germany and shaped later propaganda about German deceit.
