The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast The Second World Wars: The Stakes of World War II
Sep 19, 2023
Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College and expert in politics and history, explores the tumultuous stakes of World War II. He delves into the ideological clash between collectivism and individual liberty, highlighting how these beliefs shaped the war's course. Arnn outlines key turning points, including Hitler's rise and the impact of Pearl Harbor. The discussion also addresses the chilling realities of totalitarianism and the industrialized methods of murder witnessed during the Holocaust, emphasizing the profound cost of freedom.
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Origins And Scope Of WWII
- The Second World War unfolded from overlapping aggressions beginning in the 1930s and formally erupted with Germany's 1939 invasion of Poland.
- Victor Davis Hanson and Larry Arnn frame WWII as a global clash born of earlier political upheavals and expansionist ambitions.
Introducing Victor Davis Hanson
- Larry Arnn introduces Victor Davis Hanson as a classics scholar turned military historian and distinguished fellow at Hillsdale.
- He highlights Hanson's broad scholarship and recommends reading his book on the Second World Wars.
Fall Of France And Churchill's Moment
- France fell rapidly in 1940 after the German offensive began in May, leaving Britain isolated and prompting Churchill's wartime leadership.
- Churchill's resolve to continue the fight became pivotal after Dunkirk and France's collapse.
