Why Stalin Turned to Hitler - Eastern Front Week-by-Week Prelude #8

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Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the Eastern Front of World War II starts out with the prelude episode #8. Previously we discussed the Spanish Civil War and how it affected the situation in Europe and beyond (), while this episode will focus on the GermanSoviet relations in the 1930s. As Europe edged toward war, Soviet diplomacy entered a desperate phase. In our latest video, we explore how Stalin's efforts to resist Hitler were met with skepticism from Britain and France, setting the stage for the infamous MolotovRibbentrop Pact. We begin with the Prelude to a Pact, tracing the uneasy buildup of tensions. Then we explore Soviet Diplomatic Maneuvers, including attempts to revive the Triple Entente and secure mutual defense treaties. But the Failure of Collective Security, especially during the Czechoslovak crisis, left the USSR isolated. As Britain, France, and the Missed Opportunity to align with Stalin slipped away, secret overtures to Germany began. In From Feelers to Agreement, we chart how both sides tested each other’s intent across the summer of 1939. It all culminated in the shocking MolotovRibbentrop Pact and Secret Protocols, dividing Eastern Europe and paving the way for the outbreak of World War II.

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Video: Hazimin Arif

Script: Russell Hellyer

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