One of a series of shows about the Rise of the Third Reich and the path to war. In today's show we talk about Poland between 1918 and 1939 and also the ambitions of Germany and the Soviet Union. We learn about the Polish plan to defend its...See moreOne of a series of shows about the Rise of the Third Reich and the path to war. In today's show we talk about Poland between 1918 and 1939 and also the ambitions of Germany and the Soviet Union. We learn about the Polish plan to defend its borders and its hope for assistance from France and the UK. The show continues with the subsequent German and Soviet invasions and why we should all be talking more about Poland. Roger Moorhouse is a historian and author specialising in modern German and Central European history, with particular interest in Nazi Germany, the Holocaust and World War Two in Europe. A visiting professor at the College of Europe in Warsaw, he is also the author of a number of books on modern German history, including "Killing Hitler", "Berlin at War", "The Third Reich in 100 Objects" and "The Devils' Alliance: Hitler's Pact with Stalin, 1939-1941". He is a regular commentator in the specialist and general press, and a consultant for film and television. Written by
Paul Woodadge
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