logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
4m 5s

#215 Mount Suribachi

hisgpodcast
About this episode

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️

Today, we’ll dive into the significance of Mount Suribachi, the site of one of the most iconic moments of World War II—the raising of the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Up next
Jun 2025
#244 The Process of Adolf Eichmann
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the key architects of the Holocaust, and how his capture and prosecution became a turning point in the world’s confrontation with Nazi crimes. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerma ... Show More
3m 36s
Jun 2025
#243 The Birth of the University System
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the birth of the university system, a cornerstone of modern education that began in medieval Europe. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea ... Show More
3m 40s
Jun 2025
#242 The Spanish Inquisition
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of the Spanish Inquisition, one of the most infamous institutions of medieval Europe. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator ... Show More
3m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2025
The Battle of Gettysburg Begins
July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening a ... Show More
17 m
Feb 2021
Episode 1 - Road to Adwa
The Battle of Adwa is a hugely significant event and landmark not just in Ethiopian history, but to the greater Black and African populace and diaspora alike; What Ethiopia was able to accomplish at the Battle of Adwa shocked the world and became a beacon of hope for all oppresse ... Show More
1h 23m
Feb 2025
The Battle of Stalingrad
From August 1942 to February 1943, the Germans and the Soviets engaged in what would become the most brutal and bloodiest battle in human history. The battle took place in a city that probably had greater psychological and propaganda value than it did actual strategic value. The ... Show More
16m 3s
Jun 2024
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day
As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches, Ricks sits down with Garrett Graff to discuss his latest book, When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day. Graff's book offers a compelling recounting of this pivotal moment in history through the voices of over 700 interviews. ... Show More
40m 25s
Mar 2021
Episode 2 - Battle of Adwa
TarikPodcast is happy to introduce our second episode: The Battle of Adwa. The Battle of Adwa is the second episode of a 3-part series where we will be covering the events taking place during before and after the legendary Battle of Adwa. Today on Yekatit 23 we remember the heroe ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2025
The Battle of Stalingrad
During World War Two, the Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most brutal engagements of the entire conflict, and would go on to be one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare. Over a course of six months, Soviet forces fought to defend their city against the German Ar ... Show More
59m 12s
May 2024
159. Battleground '44 - The Battle of the Philippine Sea
On this episode of Battleground '44 Saul speaks to friend of the show Evan Mawdsley about the subject of his new book -The Battle of the Philippine Sea. The often overlooked battle was one of the major naval battles of World War II that eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ab ... Show More
52m 58s
Jun 2025
220: The Battle About Britain Pt. 4 - The Channel Battle
This episode delves into the intense aerial battles of July 1940 during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the RAF and Luftwaffe's clash over the skies as Germany sought to dominate the English Channel and cripple British shipping and naval power. From fiery dogfights on July 10t ... Show More
28m 29s
Jun 2025
Was Pearl Harbor an inside job?
On 7 December 1941, Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. It’s one of the most notorious surprise attacks in history, but how much of a surprise actually was it? Did President Franklin Roosevelt know that the attack was coming and even encourage it as a means of prope ... Show More
36m 22s
Aug 2025
The Battle for the Philippines
The largest ever surrender of American forces occurred in May 1942. The event resulted in medals of honour for two American military leaders - one who escaped, another who became the highest ranking prisoner of war of the Second World War.In this episode, Don is joined by Jonatha ... Show More
33m 22s