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406. The Nazis in Power: Hitler’s Road to War (Part 3)

The Rest Is History

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Hitler's Views on Other Countries and the Situation in the Rhineland

Hitler sees the French as the enemy and expresses mixed feelings towards the British, whom he views as racial brethren but also resents for their snobbish behavior. He perceives the Rhineland issue as a humiliation for Germany and is aware of the opportunity to occupy it due to the weakened position of France and the implicit alliance breaking up. He believes the French are too weak and domestically divided to stop Germany, while the British are unlikely to intervene in Central Europe. Overall, Hitler sees the chance to occupy the Rhineland as increasingly viable.

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