This podcast episode delves into Adolf Hitler's belief in perpetual struggle and his plans for war well before coming to power in 1933. It explores how Hitler gained support from the German army and ordinary Germans, the limitations on German rearmament due to international treaties and financial constraints, and Hitler's economic strategy predicated on war. The episode also discusses Hitler's strategic moves and his decision to reintroduce conscription and increase the army, as well as the initial reactions of the generals and the Allies. It highlights the strained relationship among the Allies and the contradictory feelings of Germans towards Hitler's policies. The episode concludes with Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland and its impact, setting the stage for further aggressive actions.
