Show Notes
Ever wonder why Austria agreed to give up its sovereignty so readily to Nazi Germany without any semblance of a fight?
Well, it turns out the answer to that question involves secret political machinations, the populace being duped as to Germany’s real intentions, and a whole lot of fascinating intrigue thrown in.
So pull on your lederhosen and whip out some Wiener Schnitzel to munch on, as we dive into how Hitler managed to pull all this off, and the rather tragic aftermath when the Austrians who didn’t really support the Nazi regime finally woke up to what had happened.
Author: Arnaldo Teodorani Host/Editor: Daven Hiskey Producer: Samuel Avila
0:00 Intro 0:33 Introducing the Anschluss 6:12 What Did Austrians Actually Think of All This? 9:05 Under Mussolini’s Protection 13:29 Austria Devoured 24:32 So Just How Many Austrians Actually Supported This? Those in Favor... 29:49 Those Against... 33:42 The Very Real Von Trapps of Sound of Music Fame 34:57 The Sad Fate of Austria During the War and the Anschluss' Tragic Legacy 41:09 The Weird Tale of Kurt Waldheim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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