Russia’s Empire Fell in Days
In this episode, we explore how an empire spanning continents unraveled almost instantly. We explain why speed, not violence, defined the collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
5 Jan 4min
Wars That Made Modern Germany
In this episode, we explain how 19th-century wars shaped modern Germany’s borders and identity. In this episode, we highlight the lasting impact of unification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
4 Jan 5min
How the Arab Revolt Disrupted Supply Lines
In this episode, we explain why targeting supply routes was more effective than direct confrontation. In this episode, we show how logistics became the revolt’s main battlefield. Hosted on Acast. See ...
3 Jan 3min
Prussia’s Path to Military Supremacy
In this episode, we trace the key choices that led Prussia to military dominance. In this episode, we explain how long-term planning paid off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
3 Jan 4min
The Battle That Ended an Empire
In this episode, we look at how Waterloo dismantled Napoleon’s empire once and for all. We explain why its impact went far beyond the battlefield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
2 Jan 5min
Inside Napoleon’s Failed Russian Campaign
In this episode, we examine the major moments of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. In this episode, we connect those moments to the destruction of his army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
1 Jan 5min
Austerlitz Showed Napoleon at His Peak
In this episode, we analyze how Napoleon balanced risk and deception to win decisively. In this episode, we explain why no later battle matched this success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
31 Dec 20254min
Egypt Helped Napoleon Seize Control
In this episode, we connect Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition to his rise in French politics. We explain how the campaign set the stage for his takeover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
30 Dec 20255min
