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Oct 2025
1h 19m

World War II: Part 2 - Interwar Chaos

Dr. Roy Casagranda
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When World War I ended, the fighting didn’t. Dr. Roy traces how a defeated Germany, shattered empires, and vengeful allies created the perfect storm for World War II. From the breakup of Austria-Hungary and the birth of the Weimar Republic to the hyperinflation crisis, communist revolutions, and Mussolini’s rise to power, this lecture explores how desperatio ... Show More
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