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Andrew Roberts - SV's Napoleon Cult, Why Hitler Lost WW2, Churchill as Applied Historian

Dwarkesh Podcast

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Urban Warfare and Military Miscalculations

This chapter explores the evolution of urban warfare and critiques traditional military tactics such as Clausewitz's three-to-one ratio in contemporary combat scenarios. It examines the strategic blunders of Hitler during World War II, emphasizing how ideological misconceptions influenced key decisions that affected the war's outcome. The discussion also contrasts the decision-making styles of democratic and authoritarian leaders, highlighting their implications for military effectiveness.

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