In this episode, we explore the Gleiwitz incident, a staged attack orchestrated by the SS, and its immediate aftermath, leading to Germany's invasion of Poland. We also discuss how this event exemplifies leadership failures where truth is sacrificed for justification and accountability.

Chapters

00:00 The Gleiwitz Incident

02:45 Operation Himmler's Deception

05:04 Leadership Failure and Justification

08:29 Franz Hoenig's Symbolic Death