World History

The Chief Culprit: Stalin's Grand Design to Start World War II

Viktor Suvorov

About the Program

Viktor Suvorov contends that Stalin intended on using Hitler's army to weaken Europe during World War II  which would then allow the Soviet Union to move their forces across the continent.  Mr. Suvorov argues that Germany's attempt to invade the USSR was based on intelligence Hitler received that the Soviets were preparing to attack Germany.  This event was hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC.

About the Authors

Viktor Suvorov

Viktor SuvorovViktor Suvorov was a Soviet military intelligence officer who defected in 1978. He is the author of numerous books, including "Aquarium: The Making of a Top Soviet Spy."
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Past Airings

  • Sunday, August 23rd at 10pm (ET)
  • Saturday, March 7th at 1:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, February 22nd at 10pm (ET)
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