World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.
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World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.
Warconomy (EP1 - The Wealthiest Man in Germany - Gunther Quandt)
World on Fire: A History of the Second World War
24 minutes 35 seconds
2 years ago
Warconomy (EP1 - The Wealthiest Man in Germany - Gunther Quandt)
By 1930 Gunther Quandt would rise to become the most powerful man in Germany. Once the Nazis rose to power, Quandt was in the right place to make a fortune. However, his business practices would change him from a bystander in the holocaust, to a participant in the atrocities. In this episode we will learn of the life and business empire of Nazi Germany's wealthiest man, Gunther Quandt. From a small textile producer in World War I, to producing world renown Luger with slave labor. This is our first episode in our series, Warconomy.
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World on Fire: A History of the Second World War
World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.