History: Hits and Stories

Why Japan Surrendered After Two Bombs

In this episode, we explain why the second atomic strike mattered as much as the first. We break down how it removed any remaining hope of resistance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The World’s Most Secret Weapon Project

In this episode, we explain why the atomic bomb became the most secret weapon project in history. In this episode, we break down how information control was just as important as the science itself. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Berlin’s Fall and Hitler’s End

In this episode, we connect the fall of Berlin with Hitler’s final actions. In this episode, we explain how military defeat sealed his fate. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Manila Was Reduced to Rubble

In this episode, we trace the events that led to Manila’s destruction in 1945. In this episode, we explain how a fight meant to liberate the city instead shattered it. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How War Criminals Disappeared

In this episode, we explain how Nazi war criminals vanished after the war ended. In this episode, we explore the ratlines that made it possible. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.