S E7: Michael S. Neiberg About France 1940 and the Anglo-American Alliance

Michael S. Neiberg, Chair of War Studies at the United States Army War College and acclaimed author, delves into the pivotal moments of France's fall in 1940. He highlights its unexpected impact on American military strategy and the fraught diplomacy with Vichy France. The discussion challenges simplistic views of the U.S. entry into World War II and reflects on historical narratives and lessons applicable to today's geopolitical tensions, drawing parallels with current events like the Ukraine crisis.