WW2

This episode of History 102 features a comprehensive analysis of World War II. WhatifAltHist creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg discuss the build-up to the war, including the aftermath of World War I and the conditions in Europe that led to the rise of Hitler. Recommendations for further reading on the subject are provided, enhancing understanding of the war's complex aspects and its lasting impact on global history.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(05:49) Hitler's Goal: Conquering Eastern Europe

(11:59) Blitzkrieg: Rapid Conquest

(17:52) Sponsor: Beehiiv | Babbel

(26:50) Hitler's Strategic Miscalculations

(35:53) Exploring the Eastern Front: The Turning Point of WWII

(50:05) The Holocaust: A Horrific Atrocity

(53:52) Recommendations for Further Reading

(55:36) Wrap

Recommended Books:

• The Second World War by John Keegan
• The Second World War: A Complete History by Martin Gilbert
• The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William Shirer
• Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder
• The Dictators: Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia by Richard Overy, Ph.D.
• Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time by Caroll Quigley