454 The Altar of Alliance
The History of the Twentieth Century · Aug 9, 2026 · 46:00
The History of the Twentieth Century
The History of the Twentieth Century · Aug 9, 2026 · 46:00
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By 1944, a German defeat seemed inevitable. In August, Romania defected from the Axis and joined the Allies. Within weeks, Bulgaria followed suit, while Finland agreed to an armistice with the USSR. This left Hungary as Germany's sole remaining ally in Europe, and Hungary only stayed loyal because of German military intervention.
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