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The Autobahn: How Hitler Built Germany's Superhighways
When most people think of the German Autobahn, they picture high-speed travel and modern engineering. But the story of these iconic highways is deeply entangled with Nazi propaganda, economic manipulation, and military strategy. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the origins of the Reichsautobahn project, from its pre-Nazi roots to its transformation under Hitler's regime. They explore how the Autobahn was marketed as a job creator and a symbol of national unity, while in reality it served as a tool for rearmament and political control. Along the way, they uncover the forgotten…
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