Turkey and Pan-Turkism as Factors in Nazi Germany’s Strategy in the Struggle Against the Soviet Union. Between Politics and Propaganda
Journal: Modern History of Russia
Year: 2022

The article examines the evolution of Nazi Germany’s approaches towards Turkey and pan-Turkism in the German struggle against the Soviet Union. Particular attention is paid to political and diplomatic considerations, as well as propaganda guidelines adopted in Germany after the invasion of the Soviet Union. Geographically, a special emphasis is laid on the North Caucasus. Turkey was linked with the Caucasus in general and with the North Caucasus in particular through centuries-old cultural and r