WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 3. Machine guns, Nazi menswear and an Italian massacre
Apr 16, 2019
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Who Designed Nazi Uniforms?
- Hugo Boss manufactured uniforms for the Wehrmacht and SS, but did not design them.
- The design process was done within the SS and Wehrmacht, often imitating earlier German uniforms.
Hugo Boss and Nazi Uniforms
- Russell Brand criticized Hugo Boss at a GQ Awards for designing Nazi uniforms.
- This is illustrative of how every aspect of German society was co-opted by the Nazi state.
Finland's Overlooked Role
- Finland's role in WWII is often overlooked due to political narratives.
- The Winter War and its outcome influenced Hitler's decision to invade the Soviet Union.