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Episode 136: The Second World War. With Gerhard Weinberg

This week we take a look at The Second World War. From the Japanese Attack on Machuria in 1931, to Hitlers attack on Poland in 1939, And the beginning of the war to the retreat at Dunkirk. The North African Offensive, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart"

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