Hitler had ambitious plans for expanding Germany to the east, and he hoped that Britain and Italy would align with Germany in that effort.
An alliance with Britain proved out of reach, but by 1936, Germany and Italy were drawing closer together, while Mussolini began to speak of the “axis” between Berlin and Rome.
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Opening Theme
Prelude to Act III from Lohengrin
Composed in 1848 by Richard Wagner. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing Theme
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