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James Holland
05/24/25
@ Lex Fridman
The Allies' moral justification for entering the war was rooted in the need to protect democracy and prevent the spread of totalitarianism, despite the complexities of wartime actions.
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James Holland: World War II, Hitler, Churchill, Stalin & Biggest Battles | Lex Fridman Podcast #470
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05/24/25
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