Hitler: Countdown To War

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Hitler: Countdown To War
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Fresh from invading Czechoslovakia, Hitler now turned to his next target - Poland. He saw this vast country as ripe for German expansion, taking him to the borders of the Soviet Union.

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By September 1938, Hitler had occupied Austria and was intent on invading Czechoslovakia. But the British and the French had made it clear that they would go to war against Germany if he did so. Forced into a corner, Hitler agreed to a conference with the British and the French to come to a peaceful solution.
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This episode reveals how Hitler manipulated and played games with the Czechs and with the western powers of Britain and France to achieve his ends. It also explores why Hitler was so popular in Germany, how he created his distinctive public image, and how he whipped up support through his public speaking technique.
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