How Stalin Isolated Rivals Before Killing Them

1917 Russia: Lenin Takes Over

In this episode, we outline the moments that allowed Lenin to seize state power. We focus on how weak institutions enabled rapid regime change. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Stalin Isolated Rivals Before Killing Them

In this episode, we explain how Stalin cut enemies off from support. In this episode, we look at isolation as a tool of power. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Prussia’s Blitz Builds Empire

In this episode, we break down how Prussia’s efficient military strategy led to a rapid victory. In this episode, we explain how that victory created a dominant new European power. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Waterloo Crushes Napoleon’s Comeback

In this episode, we discuss Napoleon’s attempted return to power and how it collapsed at Waterloo. We explain why the Allies were determined to stop him for good. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Sabotage Won a Desert War

In this episode, we focus on how small-scale sabotage caused outsized damage to Ottoman operations. In this episode, we explain why destroying logistics can decide wars. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.