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30 episodes
Why Nazis Fled to South America
Feb 28, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we break down why South America became the top destination for fleeing Nazis. In this episode, we explain the political conditions that allowed them to disappear.
Nuremberg Trials Set Global Legal Precedent
Feb 27, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we explain how the Nuremberg Trials introduced new legal concepts around war crimes and accountability. In this episode, we explore how these precedents continue to guide global courts.
Hitler’s Final Week Underground
Feb 25, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we focus on the last week Hitler spent hidden beneath Berlin. In this episode, we detail the isolation, paranoia, and breakdown of command.
Eichmann Turned Trains Into Weapons
Feb 25, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we analyze how transportation planning replaced chaos with industrial efficiency. In this episode, we explain how genocide became a logistical problem to solve.
The Battle That Ruined Manila
Feb 24, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we tell the story of how Manila was nearly wiped off the map in 1945. In this episode, we explain how the fight for the city spiraled into chaos and destruction.
Inside the Nazi Hunter Manhunts
Feb 22, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we break down the real-world manhunts that targeted Nazi perpetrators after the war ended. In this episode, we explain how intelligence gathering and survivor testimony played key roles
Heydrich’s Brutal Rule in Prague
Feb 22, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we analyze how Heydrich imposed Nazi control with executions, crackdowns, and constant surveillance. We explain why his rule shocked even fellow Nazi leaders.
Why the Atomic Bomb Was Built in Total Secrecy
Feb 21, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we explain why the atomic bomb project was hidden from the public and even most of the government. In this episode, we cover the risks, security measures, and consequences of keeping such a powerful weapon secret.
The Bombs That Ended the Pacific War
Feb 19, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we explain how atomic weapons forced a rapid conclusion to the Pacific conflict. We cover why conventional warfare could no longer continue.
Inside Goebbels’ Media Control Strategy
Jan 19, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we analyze how centralized media control shaped a nation’s worldview. In this episode, we reveal how entertainment, news, and politics were merged into one message.
How Paperwork Powered Mass Murder
Jan 19, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we break down how forms, reports, and logistics enabled industrial-scale terror. In this episode, we reveal how efficiency masked moral collapse.
Why the Waffen-SS Became Fanatical
Jan 19, 2026 · 6 min
In this episode, we analyze how indoctrination and selective recruitment created extreme loyalty within the Waffen-SS. In this episode, we discuss how this fanaticism impacted the battlefield and civilian populations.
Okinawa: WWII’s Most Brutal Battle
Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we explore what made the Battle of Okinawa more lethal than any other fight in World War II. We look at combat tactics, civilian impact, and the staggering human cost.
The Real Reason the US Invaded Iwo Jima
Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we break down the strategic calculations that led to one of the bloodiest battles of the war. We explain what the US gained by taking the island.
The Marine Fight for Guadalcanal
Jan 18, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we walk through how Marines fought day and night to control Guadalcanal. We explain why this battle became a major turning point in World War II.
How the Desert War Was Won
Jan 17, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we walk through the key moments that turned the tide in North Africa. In this episode, we explain how leadership and logistics proved decisive.
The Battle That Flipped the War
Jan 17, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we break down how one battle completely reversed momentum in the Pacific. We explain why Midway forced Japan into a defensive war it could not win.
Inside Japan’s Pearl Harbor Master Plan
Jan 17, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we reveal the detailed planning that went into Japan’s Pearl Harbor operation. In this episode, we examine how secrecy and coordination made the attack possible.
How Kursk Changed World War II
Jan 16, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we explain why the Battle of Kursk became the largest tank battle in history and a decisive Soviet victory. In this episode, we break down how this battle permanently shifted momentum against Germany.
Stalingrad and the Fall of Nazi Invincibility
Jan 16, 2026 · 6 min
In this episode, we discuss how the myth of an unstoppable German army ended at Stalingrad. We break down the strategic mistakes that led to catastrophic losses.
Operation Barbarossa Was a Strategic Disaster
Jan 16, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we explore how a fast-moving offensive collapsed into a war Germany could not sustain. In this episode, we explain how supply lines, timing, and geography proved fatal.
Battle of Britain Changed World War II
Jan 15, 2026 · 3 min
In this episode, we discuss why this single air campaign reshaped the war’s trajectory. In this episode, we explain how Britain’s survival altered global history.
The Dunkirk Escape That Changed WWII
Jan 15, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we recount how the evacuation at Dunkirk reshaped World War II. In this episode, we analyze why survival mattered more than victory.
Why Blitzkrieg Worked So Quickly
Jan 14, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we examine the key reasons Blitzkrieg campaigns succeeded faster than anyone expected. In this episode, we look at speed, communication, and psychological shock.
The Pact That Divided Europe
Jan 13, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we explain how a single agreement reshaped Eastern Europe almost overnight. In this episode, we examine why secrecy was essential to making it work.
How Fear Delivered Hitler Germany
Jan 12, 2026 · 3 min
In this episode, we examine how fear of communism and social collapse was weaponized to win public approval. We show how panic became a political tool.
Hitler’s Early Power Grab Backfires
Jan 11, 2026 · 3 min
In this episode, we examine how Hitler tried to force his way into power through violence. We explain why the gamble failed and damaged his movement in the short term.
From Artist Rejection to Tyrant
Jan 10, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we connect Hitler’s early artistic failures with his growing radical ideology. In this episode, we analyze how resentment and identity shaped his political behavior.
Spain’s Civil War Shaped WWII
Jan 9, 2026 · 4 min
In this episode, we explore how Spain’s internal war influenced the next global one. In this episode, we connect ideology, weapons, and tactics to WWII outcomes.
How Purges and Gulags Worked
Jan 8, 2026 · 5 min
In this episode, we break down the process behind arrests, interrogations, and exile to labor camps. In this episode, we explain how the system sustained itself for decades.
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