How The Nazis Lost The War
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Early victories in WWII gave Hitler a delusional over-confidence but when the mistakes started they came thick and fast and in the end hubris and self-interest led to ultimate defeat at the hands of the allies. Hitler and Goering had opportunities to defeat the British at Dunkirk and in the Battle of Britain. They hesitate... 44:56 Expired
This episode explores Hitler’s inner circle and the backstabbing and betrayals that came to characterise the regime. Nepotism, corruption and fear were rife. Hitler led a dysfunctional government and his leadership style was divide and rule. 44:54 Expired
This episode examines what part Hitler’s almost daily injection of opioids and methamphetamine played in his murderous regime. Did his heavy drug use fuel an already delusional personality? 45:06 Expired
A God complex rarely ends well, and for the Nazis this delusion would ensure their defeat. Hitler’s messianic belief that the German people were the master race, ruled the Nazi party’s thinking when it came to war strategy. WWII gave the Nazis an opportunity to act on their racist vision. They did not see it as a distracti... 45:29 Expired
As Germany became overstretched during WWII, Hitler and Goebels promoted Wonder Weapons as the path to ultimate victory. Bigger ships, bigger guns, massive tanks, rockets and jet engines were all on Hitler’s agenda. While many of these wonder weapon designs were technologically impressive, what they needed were designs tha... 46:25 Expired
As World War II loomed, Germany needed Allies - or at least short term sham friendships. Their choices were limited to an international pariah to the East in Russia, a likeminded fascist predator in Italy and a hyper-militaristic Japan. Germany’s choice of strange bedfellows would come back to haunt them and they would ult...