Hitler stages a daring mission to rescue Mussolini after he is overthrown. The chapter explores Hitler's downfall after defeat at Stalingrad. The impact of the turning point at Stalingrad and the resistance against the regime are discussed. Settlement talks, Hitler's opposition to Russia, and the fall of Mussolini are explored. The endurance and sacrifice of the Soviet Union and the struggles in Italy post-war are also covered.

The podcast explores Hitler's military decision-making during the Battle of Stalingrad, the harsh conditions faced by the German soldiers, the frustration of senior soldiers with propaganda, the impact of air and sea wars on Germany, and Hitler's concerns about his home and the Allied invasion of Sicily.

Adolf Hitler, infamous leader during World War 2, discusses the planning and execution of the Final Solution, Hitler's demand for power, his ambitions in Russia, and his secret visit to Finland. The podcast also explores the hunt for Eichmann and the release of a propaganda film linking Hitler to German historical figures.

Two friends embark on a trip into the mountains but are trapped deep beneath the surface of a glacier. Jim Davidson must find a way to escape. They dig themselves out of an avalanche but sadly, Mike does not survive. Jim struggles to climb the icy walls and faces challenges, but ultimately finds joy and a renewed appreciation for life.

We track Attila’s progress as he rampages through Gaul. A family bust-up sparks an extraordinary alliance, as Attila gets engaged to the Roman Emperor’s sister. With the Huns storming deep into Western Europe, their king is on a collision course with his old friend Aetius. Will the Romans’ fragile coalition hold? Or will the prophecy of the Sword of Mars be realised?A Noiser production, written by Mark Piesing.This is Part 2 of 2.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re in south-eastern Europe in the 400s AD. The once mighty Roman Empire is riven in two. And on the Great Hungarian Plain a fearsome enemy is rising. The Huns’ king, Attila, will become a terrifying, iconic figure. A byword for plundering and pillaging. The archetypal warlord. But who was he really, according to those who observed him? What did Attila do that was so significant? And is his bloody reputation entirely deserved?A Noiser production, written by Mark Piesing.This is Part 1 of 2.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Americans go all-in, deploying stealth bombers, helicopters and tens of thousands of troops to Panama. Meanwhile, agents attempt to penetrate the dictator’s inner circle, as a US operative befriends Noriega’s mistress. Will the missions succeed? Or will Noriega slip away again?A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett.This is Part 3 of 3.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shielded by a puppet president, Noriega takes power. But the spymaster struggles in his new role as dictator. The war on drugs escalates in dramatic fashion. As the tide turns against Noriega, he will find himself on a collision course with the man about to assume the US presidency: George H.W. Bush…A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett.This is Part 2 of 3.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For two decades, Manuel Noriega stamped his authority on Panama - first as the country’s brutal intelligence chief, and later, from 1983-89, as its de facto military ruler. A gangster up to his neck in drug trafficking, gun running and organised crime. But also, a key asset of the CIA. How did a poor boy from Panama grow up to become such a chameleon on the world stage? And why does so much of the Noriega story remain in the shadows?A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett.This is Part 1 of 3.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this special bonus episode, Noiser writer Duncan Barrett sat down for a chat with Witold Szabłowski, author of How to Feed a Dictator: Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Enver Hoxha, Fidel Castro and Pol Pot Through the Eyes of Their Cooks.The role of personal chef to a dictator is a fascinating one. It’s an extremely intimate relationship. These cooks have literally nourished tyrants. They’ve satisfied their culinary cravings, altered their moods for better and worse, and even influenced their policies. So what can they tell us about dictators’ appetites?Real Dictators will return soon for Season 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices