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...
28 Maj 3min
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 hou...
28 Maj 9min
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 ...
27 Maj 5min
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 ...
27 Maj 9min
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/privac...
26 Maj 5min
How Prussia Built Power Through War
In this episode, we examine how constant readiness for war strengthened the Prussian state. In this episode, we show how conflict became a tool of growth rather than collapse. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
26 Maj 4min
Austerlitz Proved Napoleon’s Military Genius
In this episode, we unpack the tactics that allowed Napoleon to outmaneuver larger forces. In this episode, we show why Austerlitz is still studied today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
25 Maj 4min
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 o...
25 Maj 8min
