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This episode wraps up 1941 by summarizing the state of the Second World War at the end of December and discusses the advantages of each side as they enter 1942.

This episode wraps up 1941 by summarizing where things were left by the end of December. The Second World War was much different that it had been 12 months before. We also look at which side had the advantage as we enter 1942. Support me at https://www.patreon.com/hopesreason Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Follow me at https://x.com/WW2_Podcast

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