The First World War would cast a shadow over the next two decades, altering the course of nations. In this episode we discuss, in the briefest way I know how, the History of the Great War.
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Aug 26
272: War at Sea '41 Pt. 10 - On the Eve of Battle
As Hood and Prince of Wales raced toward Bismarck and Prinz Eugen, worsening weather, uncertain contact reports, and the limitations of Hood’s armor shaped Admiral Holland’s plan of attack. This episode follows the tense final hours before the Battle of the Denmark Strait, from p ... Show More
25m 42s
Aug 19
271: War at Sea '41 Pt. 9 - Found and Followed
As Bismarck and Prinz Eugen entered the Denmark Strait, the cruisers Suffolk and Norfolk made contact and began the difficult task of shadowing them through fog, ice, and dangerous proximity to the German guns. This episode follows the first exchanges of the pursuit, the radar li ... Show More
22m 33s
Nov 2021
Unraveling 25: Discipline & Punish
In episode #22, we discussed the pivotal year 1917, when the United States and the Soviet Union began their entry onto the stage of global power politics, and the tide decisively turned in the First World War. In this episode, we continue our journey through the 20th century with ... Show More
54m 53s
Feb 2025
The Eagle Against the Sun | A Discussion on the Second World War in the Pacific
<p>After a two-part podcast on this immense topic, Joe and I discussed some of the war's greatest impacts on society, how it shaped the lives of those who fought and suffered, and the tragic triumph that ended it.</p>
39m 49s