WW2: Why We Fought & How We Won - Historian James Holland from TRIGGERnometry

WW2: Why We Fought & How We Won - Historian James Holland

1 hour 36 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Introduction

How Popular Was Anti-Semitism?

What Was Britain Doing At This Early Stage?

Was Churchill A Lone Voice In Opposition?

France And Britain Declaring War On Germany

How Churchill Became Prime Minister

Is It All The Belgians Fault?

Was Going To War With Germany A Mistake?

Could Churchill Have Reached A Peace Deal With Hitler?

What Were The Practical Reasons For Britain Continuing The Fight Alone?

How Did Britain Get Out Of This Situation?

Hitler's Delusional Actions

The Rationale For Allied Bombings Of Germany And Japan

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James Holland is an English historian, author, and broadcaster who specialises in the history of the Second World War.

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