Central Asian Nazis - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the geopolitical division of Asia during WWII, focusing on the Yenisei River as a dividing line. It highlights tensions between Germany and Japan, particularly regarding naval operations. The video also explores the role of Central Asia, specifically Turkestan, in Nazi plans, including the formation of the Turkmen Legion. Despite initial collaboration, distrust led to the Legion's deployment to the Western Front, where they saw little action. After the war, many collaborators were captured and returned to the Soviet Union, facing execution.

What was the primary reason for the tension between Germany and Japan regarding the division of Asia?

• Disagreement over the Yenisei River

• Inability to cross the agreed line

• Dispute over naval operations in the Pacific

• Conflict over Central Asian resources

Who was one of the early collaborators from Central Asia that became disillusioned with the Nazis?

• Rosenberg

• Veli Kayyum Khan

• Mustafa Shokay

• Adolf Hitler

What was the main goal of the National Committee for Turkestan?

• To establish a large Turkestan nation

• To promote German culture in Central Asia

• To create a cotton industry for the Nazi Empire

• To recruit soldiers for the Western Front

What was the fate of the Turkmen Legion after WWII?

• They were integrated into the Soviet army

• They were sent to the United States

• They were granted asylum in Germany

• They were captured by the British and most were executed

Why did Hitler distrust the Turkmen Legion?

• He did not want to garrison German troops in Central Asia

• He suspected them of being Soviet spies

• They refused to follow orders

• They were not effective in battle