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On the 9th February 1933 the Oxford Union held a debate with the motion “That this House will under no circumstances fight for its King and country." The motion passed and in a time when such debates were big news, the result sent shockwaves through Europe. This was during the rise of the Nazis, the Soviet grip on Russia and throughout the decade there was an increase in the number of spies, and traitors, in England.
Joining me is Alex Gerlis, author of Every Spy a Traitor as we delve into the atmosphere of the 1930s.
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By Oliver Webb-Carter4.9
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On the 9th February 1933 the Oxford Union held a debate with the motion “That this House will under no circumstances fight for its King and country." The motion passed and in a time when such debates were big news, the result sent shockwaves through Europe. This was during the rise of the Nazis, the Soviet grip on Russia and throughout the decade there was an increase in the number of spies, and traitors, in England.
Joining me is Alex Gerlis, author of Every Spy a Traitor as we delve into the atmosphere of the 1930s.
Alex Gerlis Links
Every Spy a Traitor
Aspects of History Links
Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99
Ollie on X
Aspects of History on Instagram
Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/AOH
Get in touch: [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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