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Witness History - Ukraine's Wartime Ultra-Nationalists - BBC Sounds
Witness History - Ukraine's Wartime Ultra-Nationalists - BBC Sounds
Ukraine's Wartime Ultra-NationalistsUkraine's Wartime Ultra-Nationalists
Released On: 30 Jun 2016
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In 1941, far-right Ukrainians declared independence, hoping for Hitler's support.
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