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William Stephenson: Declaring War on the Nazis
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Henry Hemming talks to Dan Snow about the life of William Stephenson, a British operative who worked hard to pressure Roosevelt into declaring war on Nazi Germany, and ensuring that American troops were directed against German forces in mainland Europe. The tactics adopted were akin to those used today by troll farms in St Petersburg, and involved duplicitous and aggressive use of misinformation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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