Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History
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Why British Soccer Players Saluted the Nazis
39 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2018 at 8:31 pm.
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As global tensions grew to a breaking point in the lead-up to World War II, European nations used every available avenue to pursue their geopolitical goals, including the propagandistic power of sporting events. Join the guys as they explore the strange policy of appeasement, and how it led British soccer players to salute Nazi officials on the field.

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