623. The Nazis at War: Churchill’s Finest Hour (Part 4)

December 04, 2025

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With Adolf Hitler at the apex of his power during the Second World War, how did he move on Britain? How did Winston Churchill respond? And, would Britain’s airforce triumph over Hitler’s Luftwaffe...
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Books Referenced

The War in the West

Author: James Holland

Context:

Dominic mentions his brother's book, which he has been quoting a lot in the series, noting it has an account of German girls and their misery at the only clothes available being brown.

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

Author: William Shirer

Context:

William Shirer is referenced as the American correspondent in Berlin who reported on Hitler's speeches and the reactions of German officers, though the specific book is not named directly, his well-known correspondent work is cited.

Hitler: A Biography

Author: Ian Kershaw

Context:

Kershaw's biography of Hitler is cited regarding Hitler's misunderstanding of British public opinion after Munich, and later regarding Hitler's strategic reasoning for attacking the Soviet Union.

The Third Reich at War

Author: Richard Evans

Context:

Richard Evans' book on the Third Reich is mentioned in relation to how Nazi propaganda led ordinary Germans and officials to genuinely believe the British were warmongers rejecting generous peace offers.