252 Darkness Descends

The Bulgarian History Podcast by Bulgarian History Podcast

Mar 18, 202600:36:53Society & Culture

As the Second World War begins, Germany and the Soviet Union begin carving up eastern Europe between them. But for now, Bulgaria and its Balkan neighbors remain neutral. But what will it take to maintain that neutrality...

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