Published Jan 13, 2025
530. Hitler’s War on Poland: Countdown to Armageddon (Part 1)
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook delve into the ominous countdown to World War II, exploring Hitler's economic desperation and ideological obsessions that propelled his aggressive expansion into Poland. As strategic alliances shift with the Nazi-Soviet Pact and Poland faces mounting threats, the geopolitical tensions rise, marking the brink of global conflict.

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