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Mentioned in 14 episodes
The Bomber Mafia
A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War
Book • 2021
The Bomber Mafia delves into the story of a group of American military officers who developed a doctrine of daylight strategic bombing aimed at minimizing casualties through precision high-altitude aerial bombardment.
The book contrasts the idealistic strategies of the 'Bomber Mafia,' led by General Haywood Hansell, with the brutal pragmatism of General Curtis LeMay, who implemented scorched-earth tactics in Japan using napalm.
Gladwell examines the moral challenges and consequences of these strategies, including the devastating firebombing of Tokyo and the broader implications for modern warfare.
The book also explores the technological and historical context of these events and poses questions about the morality and effectiveness of different military approaches.
The book contrasts the idealistic strategies of the 'Bomber Mafia,' led by General Haywood Hansell, with the brutal pragmatism of General Curtis LeMay, who implemented scorched-earth tactics in Japan using napalm.
Gladwell examines the moral challenges and consequences of these strategies, including the devastating firebombing of Tokyo and the broader implications for modern warfare.
The book also explores the technological and historical context of these events and poses questions about the morality and effectiveness of different military approaches.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Malcolm Gladwell as his latest book, a story about pilots in the 1930s and their ideas about warfare.
Malcolm Gladwell as his latest book, a story about pilots in the 1930s and their ideas about warfare.
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Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
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Caleb Bissinger ; his book was conceived as an audiobook first and explores the history of warfare and technology.
Caleb Bissinger ; his book was conceived as an audiobook first and explores the history of warfare and technology.
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THE ESSENTIALS: Our Favorite Moments From Season 4
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Tim Harford when discussing the South Pole trilogy and its references to Malcolm Gladwell 's work.
Tim Harford when discussing the South Pole trilogy and its references to Malcolm Gladwell 's work.
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"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.
Mentioned by the podcast host as his latest book.
Little Mermaid Part 1: The Golden Contract
Mentioned by Glenn Close as her latest book, expanding on episodes from the last season of Revisionist History.
Little Mermaid Part 3: Honestly Ever After
Mentioned by Malcolm Gladwell as his latest book, expanding on episodes from the last season of Revisionist History.
Malcolm Gladwell as his latest book, expanding on episodes from the last season of Revisionist History. I Love You Waymo
Collin Hansen mentions that Malcolm Gladwell has been an innovator in terms of integrating audiobooks and that this book is best as an audio.
Summer Reading with Melissa Kruger
Mentioned by Malcolm Gladwell as his newest book, detailing the story of the Bomber Mafia and their impact on warfare.
Malcolm Gladwell as his newest book, detailing the story of the Bomber Mafia and their impact on warfare. Presenting: The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
Mentioned by Kevin Maurer in the context of the B-17 bomber's origins and the concept of precision bombing.
The Harrowing Life of a World War II B-17 Pilot
