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Munich Uprising That Went Nowhere
In this episode, we describe how the attempted Munich coup quickly lost momentum. We analyze how government forces shut it down with ease.
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4 days, 6 hours ago
How Allies Survived Dunkirk
In this episode, we explain the key moments that allowed the Allies to survive Dunkirk. In this episode, we highlight the risks that nearly ended the…
4 days, 6 hours ago
Encore: Janissaries: How Enslaved Boys Became Elite Soldiers
In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of the Janissaries, who were originally enslaved boys transformed into elite soldiers. We'll discu…
4 days, 18 hours ago
Encore: Prague Under Heydrich’s Terror
In this episode, we describe what daily life looked like under Heydrich’s administration. We explain how systematic violence kept the population subd…
4 days, 21 hours ago
Encore: The Finnish War: Courage Against Communism
In this episode, we recount the intense battles Finland faced against the Soviet Union. Hear gripping tales of heroism and strategic ingenuity.
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5 days ago
Germany’s Biggest Military Miscalculation
In this episode, we analyze why Germany underestimated both the Soviet Union and the scale of the campaign. In this episode, we show how this miscalc…
5 days, 6 hours ago
Milosevic: How One Man Turned Nationalism Into War
In this episode, we explore the rise of Slobodan Milosevic and his instrumental role in fueling nationalism that led to devastating conflicts. We exa…
5 days, 6 hours ago
Encore: How Nazi Ideology Shaped Waffen-SS
In this episode, we break down how Nazi racial ideology defined the Waffen-SS from recruitment to training. In this episode, we explain how belief sy…
5 days, 18 hours ago
Encore: Urban Warfare Destroyed Manila 1945
In this episode, we break down the brutal reality of fighting inside a major city during World War II. In this episode, we explain how artillery, fir…
5 days, 21 hours ago
Encore: Nuremberg Trials Made Leaders Accountable
In this episode, we discuss how the Nuremberg Trials rejected the idea that leaders could escape responsibility for war crimes. In this episode, we e…
6 days ago