The Dark History of Volkswagen
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 Published On Dec 6, 2023

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How did a company that exploited its own labors and make thousands of military vehicles for the Germans become one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world?

In modern day Volkswagen has become a major powerhouse, having Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche under their name, but back in World War II, they were among the darkest and most criminal war factories for Germany. From being accused to stealing the design of the Beetle, to having more than 80% of their workforce being forced labors, Volkswagen could get away with anything, having been founded by a dictator and his aides themselves, it’s easy to see why.

But on the other hand, the company is also an incredible underdog success story. Once Germany was defeated and the company was left abandoned, it became an unwanted asset, not even Ford when it was offered to them for free. But even with the bleakest future, Volkswagen managed to reinvent themselves and make one of the strongest comebacks in corporate history.

So sit back and relax, because today we’re covering the controversial story of Volkswagen, starting with an unlikely figure…



Chapters
00:00 - 01:22 Prologue
01:23 - 03:51 A Plan From H.
03:52 - 13:46 The Mind Behind The Beetle
13:46 - 21:09 Volkswagen At War
21:10 - 30:04 Rebuilding The Brand
30:05 - 33:02 The End of The Beetle
33:03 - 38:00 New Challenges


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