Peter the Great’s Brutal Path to Modern Russia

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.

Gulf War 1991: How the US Won in 100 Hours

In this episode, we explore the astonishingly swift victory of the United States in the 1991 Gulf War. We break down the key strategies and events that led to such a decisive outcome in a mere 100 hours of ground combat. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bismarck’s Wars Reshape Europe

In this episode, we discuss how German unification changed Europe’s power structure. In this episode, we explain why these wars had consequences beyond Germany. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Saddam Seized Power Through Brutal Purges

In this episode, we unpack the ruthless strategies employed by Saddam Hussein to consolidate his authority within Iraq. We explore the series of brutal purges that eliminated his political rivals and solidified his grip on power. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.