What were the reasons for World War II? Of course, Hitler attacked Poland. On the other hand, when Stalin invaded Poland and then attacked Finland a few months later, nobody declared war on the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Hitler tried to negotiate a settlement. So what were the reasons for World War II? The Versailles “Peace Treaty” had created so many injustices in Europe that it bore within itself the seeds of a new war. One ought not neglect the colonial arms race in the Pacific between the newcomer Japan and the old European colonial powers…
By John Wear ∙ August 4, 2019
The question is often asked: If Hitler wanted peace, why did he invade so many countries? My book Germany’s War documents why Germany invaded or took control of Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, the Soviet Union and other European countries. This article will analyze why Germany went to war against Great Britain.
By John Wear ∙ July 29, 2019
Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 is widely interpreted by historians as an unprovoked act of aggression by Germany. Adolf Hitler is typically described as an untrustworthy liar who maliciously broke the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact he had signed with the Soviet Union. Historians usually depict Joseph Stalin as an unprepared victim of Hitler’s aggression who was foolish to have trusted Hitler. This article will show that, contrary to this traditional historical narrative, Stalin conspired to start World War II and infiltrate the U.S. government to initiate American involvement in the war.
By John Wear ∙ January 26, 2019
The presidential candidate who promised to keep the US out of war was elected … and didn't.
By John Wear ∙ January 14, 2019
Establishment historians characterize Germany’s invasion of Poland as an unprovoked act of aggression designed to fulfill Adolf Hitler’s desire for Lebensraum. This article will show, however, that Poland’s atrocities against its German minority forced Germany’s invasion of Poland.
By Veronica Clark ∙ December 22, 2018
Nothing unusual happened at the Gleiwitz transmitter station on the night/early morning of 31 August. There was certainly no false-flag event initiated by SS or SD troops there. However, a few vexing questions remain unanswered According to most historians, the Gleiwitz Incident is the “false flag” that touched off World War II in Europe. Put…
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By John Wear ∙ August 31, 2017
Establishment historians state that Adolf Hitler made a mistake when he declared war on the United States. This article will explain why Hitler was forced to declare war on the United States.
By Kerry R. Bolton ∙ May 28, 2016
One important, but often overlooked element of the causes of the Second World War is economics. In fact, it may be said that World War II was a conflict between two systems of economy: free trade, or what is today called globalization, and autarchy, or the economic self-sufficiency of states or more commonly trading blocs, including…
By Thomas Dalton ∙ May 23, 2014
In Part 1 of this article, I provided an account of the Jewish role in the events leading up to World War One, with an emphasis on their influence in the UK and United States. Woodrow Wilson was shown to be the first American president elected with the full backing of the Jewish lobby, and…
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