Warfare
History Hit
From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and consequences of global warfare. Join us on the front line of military history.Follow on Twitter @HistoryHitWW2.Vote for Warfare in the Listeners Choice Category at the British Podcast Awards 2023!
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Aug 5, 2020 • 40min
Hiroshima
The podcast dives into the harrowing aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, revealing the profound human cost with 150,000 lives lost. A survivor shares their poignant experiences, emphasizing the urgent need for nuclear weapon control. Personal reflections connect historical tragedy to contemporary peace activism, while vivid accounts of the chaos in Hiroshima highlight the psychological scars that linger. The narrative not only recounts individual stories but also illustrates how one person's journey can influence our understanding of history and the importance of preserving these memories.
Aug 4, 2020 • 50min
Adolf Hitler's Rise To Power
In one of the strangest twists in political history, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party rose from a small provincial agitator into the largest political party in the German Reichstag - before completely dissolving the Weimar Republic and taking Germany and the rest of the world on an escalator to catastrope. Professor Frank McDonough spoke to Dan Snow about Hitler's remarkable rise.
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Aug 3, 2020 • 28min
Aftermath of World War One
In this History Hit live on Timeline Dan Snow was joined by Margaret MacMillan, professor at St Antony's College, Oxford University and author of 'Peacemakers: The Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and Its Attempt to End War'. They discussed the effects World War One had on the world, and how Europe began to rebuild in the years that followed.
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