Treason Trial of Vidkun Quisling

How did a patriot become a traitor?

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53 mins

Explore how Vidkun Quisling rose from a brilliant Norwegian officer to a failed politician drawn toward Nazi Germany. Discover how his ambition and ideology led him to betray Norway, support the German invasion, and help enforce brutal occupation policies. Learn about his downfall, trial, execution, and the lasting legacy of a name that became synonymous with treason.

Ep 1:

The Word That Bears His Shame

From decorated soldier and Nobel-laureate collaborator to fringe fanatic, discover how Vidkun Quisling's failed politics and desperate ambition made his very name synonymous with betrayal.

Ep 2:

A Coup Built on Betrayal

Quisling strikes a secret deal with Hitler's inner circle, hijacks a radio station to seize power during the invasion of Norway, then discovers he's merely a puppet Terboven controls.

Ep 3:

Occupation, Resistance, and Blood

As resistance fighters sabotage and defy the occupation, Quisling signs off on executed POWs and the deportation of Norway's Jews, sealing his legacy in blood.

Ep 4:

The Traitor's Last Delusion

With Germany crumbling around him, Quisling clings to fantasies of vindication—until arrest, trial, and a firing squad deliver history's final, damning verdict.

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Xylon

Level 7 · 6 days ago

wait so Quisling literally handed over Norway's military secrets to Hitler and still thought he'd be made a national hero?? the delusion is unreal. also Villa Gimle being a Holocaust study center now is the most perfect irony ever