S3. Intelligent Speech - Sweden during WWII

S3. Intelligent Speech - Sweden during WWII

Surprise! It's not time for a regular episode this week, but instead we're bringing you an extra special episode. Back in April we had the pleasure of giving a talk at the Intelligent Speech Conference 2021. This is the recording of said talk, plus a brand new intro and outro that we've recorded specially.

In our talk we look at how and why Sweden, unlike all of its neighbours, escaped invasion during the Second World War. We discover how one natural resource can make all the difference, and how the decisions of a few politicians on one fateful weekend echoed throughout history. Last but not least, we have a quick look at how Sweden was affected by the war, even though it wasn't invaded. Beware of accidental bombings!

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135. Gustaf Adolf and Axel on Tour

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133. Axel Oxenstierna Takes Charge

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12 Heinä 40min

131. Start As You Mean To Go On

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28 Kesä 49min

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14 Kesä 32min

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31 Touko 46min

128. Borders and Battles

128. Borders and Battles

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17 Touko 34min

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