313 - 1942: Hitler's Gamble for Victory
About this episode
The episode discusses the pivotal year of 1942 for Nazi Germany, highlighting the dramatic shifts in fortune for Hitler's forces.
1942 was a year of extraordinary contrasts for Nazi Germany. As the year began, Hitler's armies appeared unstoppable. German forces dominated much of Europe, Rommel was advancing across North Africa, and a new offensive in the Soviet Union promised the prospect of victory in the East. Yet by the end of the year, Germany's fortunes had changed dramatically. Defeat at El Alamein and the encirclement of the Sixth Army at Stalingrad marked major setbacks. What had seemed a year of opportunity had become a year of crisis. How did this transformation occur? What was Hitler hoping to achieve in 1942? And to what extent did the events of that year shape the remainder of the conflict? Joining me to discuss this is Richard Hargreaves, author of 1942: Hitler's Gamble for Victory , which is also available on Audible and Spotify . patreon.com/ww2podcast
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