History: Hits and Stories

In this episode, we focus on how small-scale sabotage caused outsized damage to Ottoman operations. In this episode, we explain why destroying logistics can decide wars.

In this episode, we unpack the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq and examine why, despite the immense human cost, so little fundamentally shifted in the region. We'll explore the origins and key events of the war, drawing conclusions on its lasting, yet often overlooked, legacy.

In this episode, we explore the astonishingly swift victory of the United States in the 1991 Gulf War. We break down the key strategies and events that led to such a decisive outcome in a mere 100 hours of ground combat.

In this episode, we explain why the second atomic strike mattered as much as the first. We break down how it removed any remaining hope of resistance.

In this episode, we examine how constant readiness for war strengthened the Prussian state. In this episode, we show how conflict became a tool of growth rather than collapse.

In this episode, we unpack the ruthless strategies employed by Saddam Hussein to consolidate his authority within Iraq. We explore the series of brutal purges that eliminated his political rivals and solidified his grip on power.

In this episode, we explore how the Spanish Tercios revolutionized warfare in the 1500s with their innovative formations and tactics. We examine the factors that contributed to their dominance on the battlefield and their enduring legacy in military history.