Austria's Chaotic Collapse

As chaos reigns in Austria, the atmosphere shifts dramatically with the Nazi occupation. Hitler's emotional plea to Mussolini reveals a side of him often overlooked, while the Austrians, caught in a whirlwind of excitement and fear, mistakenly believe they will be equal partners in a new empire. This pivotal moment marks the crumbling of Austrian sovereignty, as the German army enters amid a mix of enthusiasm and trepidation.