Sea Control Sea Control 561 - Why We Fight with Sasha Maggio
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Jan 25, 2025 Sasha Maggio, a senior intelligence analyst with expertise in Russia and military history, discusses the evolution of his podcast 'Why We Fight.' He shares how military history informs contemporary strategy and the importance of humor in military culture. They explore untold stories from nations like Canada and Brazil, emphasizing collaborative storytelling's role in fostering unity. Maggio also highlights his online community engagement efforts and upcoming projects on World War II, aiming to make overlooked military narratives relatable.
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Mother of Tanks Origin
- Sasha Maggio's career has spanned intelligence analysis, information operations, and marketing.
- A chance comment on Twitter about tanks led to the creation of her "Mother of Tanks" persona.
Why We Fight Evolution
- The "Why We Fight" podcast evolved from a Twitter thread about 1941 GHQ maneuvers.
- It expanded to cover the entire World War II period, featuring historians and military professionals.
Value of Studying History
- Studying history fills experience gaps, especially for large-scale combat operations, which modern officers lack.
- It helps understand current doctrine and offers lessons from past successes and failures.
