Germany had very few geopolitical allies leading into World War II. For various reasons, these alliances were doomed to fail from the outset, and Germany would ultimately pay dearly for the partnerships they forged with the Axis Powers.
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Wonder(less) Weapons
As German resources began to run thin as the War progressed, Hitler and Goebbels promoted Wonder Weapons as a way to pave a new path towards victory. This blind belief in technology soon became a critical drag on the Nazi war effort.
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Drugs, Delusion, and Demise
How did Hitler's heavy narcotic use play a role in his murderous regime, as well as fuel an already delusional character? Did Hitler's appetite for mind-altering substances give the Allies crucial leverage to defeat the Nazi regime?
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The Bitchy Inner Circle
Nazi leadership was ambitious, ruthless, and cutthroat. The biggest names in the Nazi hierarchy appeared to be working together from a distance, but behind the scenes it was a different story. Nepotism, corruption, and fear ran rampant.