Michael Beschloss : The Conquerors

The video features Michael Beschloss discussing his book on WWII, focusing on Roosevelt's decisions during the war, particularly regarding the Holocaust and the proposal to bomb Auschwitz. It also covers Henry Morgenthau's post-war vision for Germany and Truman's contrasting approach. The discussion draws parallels between WWII strategies and the Iraq War, emphasizing the importance of building democracies post-conflict.

What were the hidden decisions made by Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman during World War Two to prevent another Hitler?

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Why did Michael Beschloss stop writing his book for a few years?

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How did President Roosevelt respond to the information about the Nazi plan to exterminate the Jewish people?

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What was the Morgenthau Plan and what did it propose for post-war Germany?

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How did Truman's approach to Germany differ from Roosevelt's after World War Two?

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What parallels does Beschloss draw between Roosevelt's decisions during World War Two and the Bush administration's approach to Iraq?

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What lessons does Beschloss believe can be learned from the success of building democracy in post-war Germany?

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