As early as summer of 1940, Adolf Hitler was already planning an invasion of the USSR.
As the date grew near, Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess, fearful of plunging Germany into another two-front war, took a dramatic step. He flew to Britain in a last-ditch effort to negotiate peace.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Lohengrin
Composed in 1848 by Richard Wagner. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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