The InterWar Years (1919 – 1939): The Best One-Hour History (English Edition)

The InterWar Years details the path from Versailles in 1919 to the invasion of Poland in 1939. It considers the failings of the Treaty, the influence of communism, the rise of fascism, and the role of economics as they led to war. It provides a detailed chronology of the path to war beginning with Hitler’s ascension to power in 1933. It concludes with a discussion of why European democracies were unable to stop Hitler.