Post-World War I Germany saw widespread denial among its citizens regarding their defeat, leading to a revolt against the new Republic and the Versailles Treaty. While it's acknowledged that these grievances contributed to the rise of Adolf Hitler, asserting that these feelings justified his actions and the ensuing consequences of World War II is fundamentally problematic. The literature reveals a nuanced understanding where Hitler's ascent is considered in light of these grievances, yet the legitimacy of such feelings as a justification for supporting a dictator remains highly controversial.
Recently, a narrative was introduced to the public conversation that Adolf Hitler wasn’t really interested in continuing WWII, that he offered peace to Britain and France, and that Winston Churchill, driven by some mysterious personal vendetta, refused and kept the war going for his own perverse purposes. This is a gross misreading of history, and conveniently omits key facts about Hitler’s true intentions; anyone suggesting otherwise is engaging in dangerous revisionism. On this episode of the Sunday Special, Niall Ferguson leads us through these untruths. Ferguson is a Scottish historian who is best known for his in-depth analysis of economic history, empire, and global conflicts like WWI and WWII. He doesn’t just recite history—he tells you why it happened, what could have been different, and how the war reshaped our global order.
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