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CLASSIC: Why British Soccer Players Saluted the Nazis
40 minutes Posted Jan 11, 2025 at 12:00 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 goals, including the propagandistic power of sporting events. Join Ben and Noel as they explore the strange geopolitical policy of appeasement -- and how it led British soccer players to salute Nazi officials -- in this week's Classic episode.

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