World War Two - S09E26: How to Make Aggression Sound Like Defense - Q2 1939
By the spring of 1939, Hitler’s Germany is no longer merely threatening war, it is preparing to launch one while insisting that every act of aggression is really self-defense. In this episode of Death of Democracy, we look at Germany in the second quarter of 1939: the launch of the battleship Tirpitz, the secret planning for Fall Weiss - the invasion of Poland - Hitler’s 50th-birthday military spectacle, the renunciation of the German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact and the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, the Pact of Steel with Mussolini’s Italy, and the diplomatic moves designed to isolate Poland before the coming attack.
Cast: Indy Neidell
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World War Two S09E26 Synopsis
Stream World War Two "How to Make Aggression Sound Like Defense - Q2 1939" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2026-08-01, this episode is part of Season 9 of World War Two. Featuring performances from Indy Neidell among the cast. With a runtime of 18m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and War & Politics series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. By the spring of 1939, Hitler’s Germany is no longer merely threatening war, it is preparing to launch one while insisting that every act of aggression is really self-defense. In this episode of Death of Democracy, we look at Germany in the second q...
