THE LEADERS: Hitler

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🗓️ 3 March 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Could Germany have won the war if not for Hitler's hubris? Dan is joined by Professor Phillips O'Brien to explore Hitler's biggest decisions during WWII and how he shaped the course of the war. They examine his decision to invade Poland, the Soviet Union and his response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. With a deep dive into Hitler's background, rise to power and personal motivations as well, this episode gives insight into how individual leaders can influence the trajectory of history.

This is the first episode in our THE LEADERS series, which runs throughout March.

Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore

Phillips' book is called 'The Strategists'.

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