

Third Reich: A Brush With Death…
Jul 18, 2023
In a riveting discussion, Adolf Hitler, the notorious dictator behind Nazi Germany, reveals his strategic mindset during World War II. He recounts the chaos following the Polish invasion and the swift German conquests in Scandinavia. The episode highlights a failed assassination attempt by Georg Elser, a man torn between loyalty and morality. Listeners learn about Hitler's remarkable military tactics that led to the fall of France, contrasting the grim fate of the French with Hitler's ambitious plans.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Preparing for War: The Polish Invasion and Its Aftermath
05:27 • 12min
The Act of Defiance: Georg Elser's Betrayal
17:09 • 7min
Strategic Disruptions Amidst the Winter War
24:31 • 2min
The Battle for Scandinavia and the Prelude to France
26:52 • 6min
The Rise of Churchill and the Fall of France
32:32 • 18min