Streamed from the YouTube channel Timeline - World History Documentaries of the distributor Little Dot Studios that owns the rights to this Documentary.
WHY WORLD WAR 2 ACTUALLY STARTED IN 1937
Cinemavixion Review
This historical analysis posits a compelling argument for an earlier commencement of World War II, specifically in 1937. The narrative skillfully weaves together pivotal events that signaled the escalating global tensions. It highlights the Italian invasion of Ethiopia as a critical early conflict, alongside Germany's aggressive expansionist policies with the occupation of the Rhineland and the annexation of Austria. The inclusion of the Spanish and Chinese civil wars further underscores the widespread instability of the era. The documentary's focus on the nascent alliance between Mao and Chiang Kai-shek to confront Japanese aggression in China provides a nuanced perspective on the complex geopolitical landscape. It encourages viewers to reconsider the conventional timeline of the war and appreciate the interconnectedness of these precursor conflicts.