Topitsch proposes a controversial revisionist theory regarding the causes of World War II. His primary thesis argues that:
: Topitsch interprets the 1939 pact not as a defensive move to gain time, but as a deliberate trap to ignite a war between Germany, France, and Britain. [1, 4] Soviet Strategic Intent
No article on would be complete without assessing the book’s credibility. Topitsch’s work is considered fringe by the vast majority of mainstream historians. Here is why:
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