Chapter
February 6th, 1934: The Night that Almost Ended Democracy
1:14:50 - 1:20:08 (05:17)
Maurice, leader of a French action movement, panicked and ordered his forces to shoot into the crowd during the riots before chamber. Although he had considered the possibility of a coup, it is doubtful that he ever actually planned for it.
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During a French demonstration, the police opened fire into the crowd with rifles causing them to fire back.
1:14:50 - 1:17:57 (03:06)
Summary
During a French demonstration, the police opened fire into the crowd with rifles causing them to fire back. Colonel de la Roque calls his men back as soon as the police engage with the crowd.
ChapterFebruary 6th, 1934: The Night that Almost Ended Democracy
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The (French) Capitol Insurrection
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Though French action had a well-structured political movement, including organized publications and public meetings throughout France, they lacked the will for power when it came to seizing the opportunity during the February 6th violent riots before the chamber.
1:17:57 - 1:19:24 (01:27)
Summary
Though French action had a well-structured political movement, including organized publications and public meetings throughout France, they lacked the will for power when it came to seizing the opportunity during the February 6th violent riots before the chamber. Professor Weber referred to Maurice's hesitation as a significant moment of truth in exposing the emptiness of almost everyone's position.
ChapterFebruary 6th, 1934: The Night that Almost Ended Democracy
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - The (French) Capitol Insurrection
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker compares Maurice to Alex Jones as he encourages people to overthrow the government but retreats as soon as they cross the line, revealing that he only wanted to make money by revolting people.
1:19:25 - 1:20:08 (00:42)
Summary
The speaker compares Maurice to Alex Jones as he encourages people to overthrow the government but retreats as soon as they cross the line, revealing that he only wanted to make money by revolting people.