In this episode of "The Rest Is History," the discussion centers on the events leading up to the 1938 Munich Agreement, delving into Hitler's motivations and the broader international landscape. The episode follows Hitler's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, from the annexation of Austria to his ambitions for Czechoslovakia, emphasizing the impact of propaganda and the concerns of German military leaders. It reveals how Hitler exploited the situation of Sudeten Germans as a rationale for his invasion, while British Prime Minister Chamberlain, often seen as weak, actively sought diplomatic solutions. Chamberlain's pivotal choice to fly to Germany for a direct meeting with Hitler sets the stage for the crucial Munich Conference. The episode concludes with a cliffhanger, leaving the fate of the meeting in suspense.
