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WW2's greatest battles | Trailer

Apr 17, 2024
Military historian James Holland discusses pivotal WWII battles: Battle of the Atlantic, Stalingrad, and El Alamein. Learn about the impact of these battles on the outcome of the war.
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Five Pivotal Battles Framed

  • The series frames five battles as pivotal moments that shaped WWII's outcome.
  • It links strategic shifts like the Atlantic, Stalingrad, and El Alamein to the broader Allied victory.
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Battle Of The Atlantic's Importance

  • The podcast asks whether Allied victory hinged on the Battle of the Atlantic.
  • It suggests the Atlantic campaign's outcome was crucial to sustaining Allied operations.
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