Episode 197-The Beginning of the Final Solution

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Posted On June 11, 2017

Nazi Germany launches its war against the USSR. As such, FDR hopes Germany’s attention will slacken on the Atlantic. Yet, if Soviet Russia collapses, then Japan would be free to attack Siberia or Western held territory in Asia. FDR must decide it now is the time to move forcefully against Hitler. Meanwhile Churchill and FDR learn of the slaughter of the Jews in Poland.

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