The 1938 Anschluss: Austria's Annexation by Nazi Germany

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna revisit the dramatic events of March 1938, when Nazi Germany annexed Austria in the Anschluss. They explore the political climate under Kurt Schuschnigg, the failed plebiscite, the ultimatum from Berlin, and the role of Austrian Nazi Arthur Seyss-Inquart. The conversation also touches on the international response, the immediate impact on Austrian society, and the controversial legacy of whether Austria was a victim or a collaborator. Specific details include the Berchtesgaden meeting, the Heldenplatz speech, and the Ostmark decree. #Anschluss #KurtSchuschnigg #ArthurSeyssInquart #Berchtesgaden #Heldenplatz #Ostmark #NaziGermany #AdolfHitler #EngelbertDollfuss #1938 #AustrianHistory #WWII #Appeasement #HeldenplatzSpeech #Vienna #EuropeanHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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