Charlie Laderman

Charlie Laderman, a Senior Lecturer in International History at King's College London, dissects the intriguing rivalry between FDR and Hitler. He explores how Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech warned of global conflicts, while Hitler's mockery of him emphasized his Nazi propaganda. The conversation delves into the ideological tensions, Hitler's troubling fascination with American culture, and the evolving U.S. involvement in World War II. Ultimately, Laderman reveals how these unseen rivals influenced the war's dynamics without ever meeting.

Brendan Simms, a Professor of History at Cambridge, and Charlie Laderman, a Senior Lecturer at King's College, dive deep into the tumultuous days following Pearl Harbor. They reveal how Hitler's declaration of war was not a haphazard decision but rather a calculated gamble that altered global dynamics. The conversation touches on Japan's motivations for attacking Pearl Harbor and the intricate web of wartime strategies. The duo highlights the significance of December 11, 1941, as the turning point that reshaped international relations, challenging conventional narratives around these pivotal moments.