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When Nazi Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, launching World War Two, its army seemed an unstoppable force. The Luftwaffe bombed towns and cities across the country, and fifty divisions of the Wehrmacht crossed the border. Yet only two decades earlier, at the end of World War One, Germany had been an utterly and abjectly defeated military power. Foreign troops occupied its industrial heartland and the Treaty of Versailles reduced the vaunted German army of World War One to a fraction of its size, banning it from developing new military technologies. When Hitler came to power in 1933, these strictures were still in effect. By 1939, however, he had at his disposal a fighting force of 4.2 million men, armed with the most advanced weapons in the world. How could this nearly miraculous turnaround have happened?The answer lies in Russia. Beginning in the years immediately after World War One and continuing for more than a decade, the German military and the Soviet Uniondespite having been mortal enemiesentered into a partnership designed to overturn the order in Europe. Centering on economic and military cooperation, the arrangement led to the establishment of a network of military bases and industrial facilities on Soviet soil. Through their alliance, which continued for over a decade, Germany gained the space to rebuild its army. In return, the Soviet Union received vital military, technological and economic assistance. Both became, once again, military powers capable of a mass destruction that was eventually directed against one another.Drawing from archives in five countries, including new collections of declassified Russian documents, The Faustian Bargain offers the definitive exploration of a shadowy but fateful alliance.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Faustian Bargain: The Soviet-German Partnership and the Origins of the Second World War'? A: The main theme of the book explores the unlikely partnership between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union before World War Two, detailing how their cooperation allowed Germany to rebuild its military capabilities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Faustian Bargain' is Ian Ona Johnson.
- Q: What historical events does this book cover? A: The book covers the historical events leading up to World War Two, focusing on the Soviet-German alliance that contributed to Germany's military resurgence.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Faustian Bargain'? A: The book was published on June 28, 2021.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What kind of research did the author use in writing this book? A: The author drew from archives in five countries, including newly declassified Russian documents, to provide a comprehensive exploration of the topic.
- Q: What makes this book a definitive exploration of the Soviet-German partnership? A: The book is considered definitive due to its extensive research, use of primary sources, and detailed analysis of the historical context and implications of the alliance.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's content? A: The book details the economic and military cooperation between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, examining how this partnership allowed both nations to regain military strength before ultimately turning against each other.