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The Rise of Black Shirts in Britain
47:30 - 51:31 (04:00)
The Black Shirts received a major endorsement from Lord Rothmere, a conservative newspaper tycoon in 1934, which contributed to their growing influence in Britain. The creation of the Black Shirts was claimed to be a result of defensive necessity due to hostility towards their movement.
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This transcript explores the history of the black shirts - the squad that helped the rise of British Union of Fascists leader, Oswald Mosley - and the violent acts perpetrated during their heyday in the early 1930s.
47:30 - 48:39 (01:08)
Summary
This transcript explores the history of the black shirts - the squad that helped the rise of British Union of Fascists leader, Oswald Mosley - and the violent acts perpetrated during their heyday in the early 1930s.
ChapterThe Rise of Black Shirts in Britain
EpisodePart One: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Lord Rothmere's endorsement of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) in 1934 boosted their popularity.
48:41 - 49:58 (01:17)
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Lord Rothmere's endorsement of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) in 1934 boosted their popularity. The paramilitary BUF, led by Oswald Mosley, wore black shirts and gained attention through Mosley's frequent speeches and the Mail's article titled "Hurrah for the Black Shirts!".
ChapterThe Rise of Black Shirts in Britain
EpisodePart One: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This transcript discusses the rise of fascism and the Blackshirts in Britain, and addresses the criticism and challenges they faced from political opponents including socialists.
49:58 - 51:31 (01:32)
Summary
This transcript discusses the rise of fascism and the Blackshirts in Britain, and addresses the criticism and challenges they faced from political opponents including socialists.