1918 - 1938: Why 20 Years Of Peace Couldn't Last

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20 years separated World War I from World War II. During that time, there was a sense of long lasting peace, which turned out to not happen. 00:00 The Lap Of The Gods 1919 - 1921 After four years of vicious fighting, the survivors of WW1 expected that peace and prosperity would follow. But with so many economies and societies shattered "some maybe beyond repair" this would be far from straightforward. 50:00 Just Like The Arabian Nights 1922 - 1925 The victors of World War 1 believed that keeping their vanquished foes under-armed would guarantee peace. And so as the US and Great Britain began to increase their military holdings, it was at the expense of a humiliated Germany. 01:40:00 Dancing On A Volcano 1929 - 1931 By the late twenties, Europe - France especially - appeared to have put the bad old days of economic strife behind them. A few voices warned that this boom time would have inevitable consequences, but the majority weren't listening. Welcome to All Out Warfare, the home of immersive, in-depth explorations of military history! From Ancient Carthage to Desert Storm, we witness the evolution of military tactics, the rise and fall of empires, and the stories of the valiant individuals who shaped the course of human history. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u