History Undone

On today's History Undone Darryl Morris is joined by Dr Klaus Schmider and Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry to discuss one of Adolf Hitler's most critical decisions of the Second World War. During the early days of Operation Barbarossa, he made an order for army groups to split north and south, rather than push on and head straight for Moscow, seeing the capital as a secondary objective. By the time mere months later, the Nazis' diverted their attentions back here, it was already too late. So what if they had pushed on early in 1941 and attempted to topple the Kremlin? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 25th of October 1415, St Crispin's Day, and a small stretch of land in northern France is about to have its name etched into legend. The Battle of Agincourt was a momumental and historic victory for the English over the French, who, despite being heavily outnumbered came out on top. Yet a battle that took place over the course of just one day, could have altered the course of history. So what if the French had won that day? Would England have left the continent and become a maritime power much early? What happens to the War of the Roses? How many Shakespeare texts would we be lacking? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the 24th of December 1942, Christmas Eve. In the depths of the ruins of Stalingrad, all German hope of rescue has been extinguished. On this special Christmas edition of History Undone, Darryl Morris is joined by Dr Klaus Schmider & Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry to discuss the horrors of the encirclement or the 'kessel' at Stalingrad.German troops found themselves trapped within four days, but Adolf Hitler ordered them to stay put. Thousands died due to starvation and freezing temperatures, so in late December Operation Winter Storm was launched from the outside, to rescue those Germans within. Yet this was always a highly ambitious and unrealistic plan and by Christmas Eve it was clear no one was coming to save them. So what if those inside had managed to break out earlier, or what remained of them had been rescued in December 1942? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rear Admiral Dr. Chris Parry, a military history expert, and Jonathan Parshall, a Pacific War scholar, delve into Japan’s overlooked campaign in Southeast Asia during WWII. They explore how Japan's drive into Burma was crucial for resources and why the failed invasion of India in 1944 held massive geopolitical implications. With vivid insights on jungle warfare, tactical decisions, and the potential outcomes had Japan succeeded, they examine the ripple effects on China's nationalism and the broader Allied strategy in the Pacific.

Darryl Morris is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Anna Reid to discuss arguably one of the most consequential what ifs of the 20th Century and beyond: the October Revolution in 1917 and subsequent Russian Civil War. It not only ended centuries of tsarist rule and pulled Russia out of the First World War, but led to the creation of the Soviet Union and its most famous figures. Without the Bolshevik victory, would we still have World War 2, the Cold War, the space race or the rise of Putin? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of History Undone Darryl Morris is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Dr Timothy Orr to discuss Robert E Lee's decision to fight for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Considered the south's finest general, Lee was actually offered command of the Union's forces in Virginia by President Abraham Lincoln, but he would not fight against his home state that had seceded just a day earlier. So what if he had made that monumental decision and become Lee, the Union general instead? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rear Admiral Dr. Chris Parry, a military historian, and Professor Anna Whitelock, an expert on the Stuart period, as they explore the dramatic possibilities of a successful Gunpowder Plot in 1605. They discuss the conspirators' motivations, the intricacies of political tensions, and the implications of assassinating King James I. What if the plot had succeeded? They analyze potential chaos, shifts in power dynamics, and the long-term effects on British identity and global politics. Would there have been a different landscape for Catholic support and political violence in Europe?

James Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and Professor Marcus Bull to discuss one of the most famous and mythologised battles of the 16th century period: The Great Siege of Malta in 1565. It was a fierce battle between empires, faiths and ideals, as the greatly outnumbered Christian Knights Hospitaller, which had been headquartered on the island for 35 years, held out against the might of the Ottoman Empire. Yet what if the Ottomans had succeeded nearly 500 years ago? This is History Undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of History Undone is sponsored by Visit Malta. To find out more information, head to visitmalta.com #adJames Hanson is joined by Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry and the historical consultant on Christopher Nolan's 2017 movie 'Dunkirk' Joshua Levine to describe the miraculous evacuation of British and French troops in 1940. In what was actually a crushing military defeat, the highly unusual plan was carried out with an extraordinary level of success and contributed to Britain's decision to fight on in the Second World War. Yet what if it hadn't worked and over 338,000 allied troops had been lost. This is History Undone.#ChristopherNolan #movie #Dunkirk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Klaus Schmider, a Senior Lecturer and author specializing in WWII strategies, teams up with Rear Admiral Chris Parry, a noted historian, to explore the hypothetical scenario where Germany doesn't declare war on the U.S. in 1941. They discuss the ripple effects of such a decision, including potential advantages for Hitler against the Soviet Union. The conversation delves into the strategic miscalculations leading to the declaration, the dynamics of the Axis powers leading up to Pearl Harbor, and how this choice might have altered the course of WWII and global relations.