Why did Germany risk everything by continuing its expansion after 1939?
In short: Before the Second World War, Germany had already secured significant territorial gains. This documentary examines why German leadership chose to push for further expansion rather than consolidating their existing acquisitions, ultimately leading to a catastrophic global conflict.
By 1939, Germany had successfully annexed the Saarland, Austria, the Sudetenland, and Memel, while also establishing Czechoslovakia as two puppet states. Despite these substantial territorial achievements, the Nazi leadership remained unsatisfied.
The push for the return of Danzig and surrounding regions served as the final catalyst for the outbreak of World War 2. This video explores the strategic and ideological motivations behind this refusal to stop, ultimately resulting in Germany losing not only its new gains but also a significant portion of its original territory.
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