The History of the Twentieth Century

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464 A Blind Man Speaking about Color Nov 08, 2026

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Hitler interpreted Germany's military reversals as evidence of sabotage by high-ranking traitors in the German Army. He started replacing his commanders with ones who had strong Nazi credentials, whether they had military experience or not.

463 The Ostrich Strategy Nov 01, 2026

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As Germany's military situation grew worse, its Nazi leadership--Adolf Hitler in particular--became increasingly detached from reality.

462 Nuts! Oct 25, 2026

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The German Fifth Panzer Army surrounded and beseiged the US 101st Airborne Division in the Belgian town of Bastogne.

461 Wacht am Rhein Oct 11, 2026

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On December 16, 1944, the German Army began a last-ditch offensive on the Western Front, triggering what became known as "The Battle of the Bulge."

460 Question Time III Oct 04, 2026

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Once again, I answer questions sent in by listeners.

459 Autumn Mist Sep 27, 2026

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On the Western Front, the Allies were probing the German defensive line. On the Eastern Front, the Red Army advanced past the 1939 border and into Germany itself.

458 The Battle of Leyte Gulf Sep 13, 2026

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When the Americans landed on the Philippine island of Leyte, the Japanese Navy executed a plan intended to cut off and isolate Allied ground forces on the island.

457 I Have Returned Sep 06, 2026

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On October 20, 1944, Douglas MacArthur made good on his famous promise.

456 A Bridge Too Far Aug 30, 2026

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Bernard Montgomery proposed a risky operation that just might have allowed the Allies to break through the German defensive line. Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler was planning a risky operation of his own.

455 Up Against the Wall Aug 16, 2026

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The Western Allied advance in August 1944 was breathtaking, but it stopped short at the German border as the German Army rebuilt its defenses and Allied supply lines became strained to the limit.

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