The Pete Quiñones Show The World War Two Series: Episode 6-10 w/ Thomas777 - 2/4
Oct 18, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Thomas777, a revisionist historian and fiction writer, delves into pivotal moments of World War II. He unveils Churchill's ascent to warlord status and critiques the anti-German bias within British diplomacy. Thomas777 also explores the complex influences of the Spanish Civil War and the machinations behind Operation Barbarossa, shedding light on the ideological clash between Nazi Germany and the USSR. His engaging analysis connects historical events to broader themes, revealing how wartime narratives shaped perceptions that persist today.
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Spanish Civil War Shaped European Mindsets
- Thomas777 frames the Spanish Civil War as a collision of worldviews that radicalized Europe in the 1930s.
- He argues this ideological clash shaped later alignments and hardened attitudes toward Germany and the USSR.
Milch's Data Challenged British Narratives
- Erhard Milch's Luftwaffe assessments showed Germany did not view the UK as the primary adversary in 1936–37.
- British Foreign Office hostility then blocked early diplomatic transparency and escalated mistrust.
Berlin Courted Britain Before Hostilities
- Hitler sought an alliance with Britain via Ribbentrop in 1936–37, signaling non‑hostile intentions toward the UK.
- British officials still dismissed German overtures, deepening mistrust and fueling warmonger narratives.
