The Making of Prussia’s War State

The Making of Prussia’s War State

In this episode, we examine how Prussia engineered its government to serve the army above all else. In this episode, we discuss why this model proved so effective and so feared. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Iran–Iraq War: How Eight Years of Slaughter Changed Nothing

In this episode, we unpack the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq and examine why, despite the immense human cost, so little fundamentally shifted in the region. We'll explore the origins and key events of the war, drawing conclusions on its lasting, yet often overlooked, legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Napoleon’s 1812 Invasion Ended His Empire

In this episode, we examine how the invasion of Russia marked the turning point of Napoleon’s rule. In this episode, we outline the decisions and conditions that crushed his army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Napoleon’s Austerlitz Victory Changed Europe

In this episode, we walk through the key decisions that led Napoleon to crush Austria and Russia in one battle. In this episode, we explore how the outcome reshaped European politics. 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.