How the Soviets Invaded Afghanistan — and Why They Failed

Napoleon’s Austerlitz Trap Worked Perfectly

In this episode, we explain how Napoleon baited Austria and Russia into abandoning strong positions. In this episode, we break down how that mistake sealed their defeat. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Napoleon’s Invasion That Changed Europe

In this episode, we discuss how the Russian invasion reshaped Napoleon’s future. In this episode, we explain how defeat weakened his grip on Europe. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Napoleon Leveraged Victories to Rule Europe

In this episode, we explore how early victories gave Napoleon leverage far beyond France. We explain how confidence, fear, and reputation expanded his reach. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Egypt and Syria Nearly Overran Israel in 1973

In this episode, we unpack the Yom Kippur War, examining how a coordinated surprise attack brought Israel to the brink. We explore the initial successes of the Egyptian and Syrian forces and the critical moments that turned the tide of the conflict. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Napoleon’s Egypt Invasion Rewritten by History

In this episode, we break down what actually happened during Napoleon’s Egypt campaign. We compare the reality to the legend that followed. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.