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The History of the Twentieth Century

The History of the Twentieth Century

Mark Painter

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.
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The History of the Twentieth Century - 383 Casablanca

383 Casablanca

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10/20/24 • 40 min

Roosevelt and Churchill met again in early 1943 to discuss the next stage of the war against the Axis, and they chose a provocative venue: Casablanca, a city their armies had only recently taken.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 370 Not One Step Back

370 Not One Step Back

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06/16/24 • 41 min

The German 1942 offensive in the USSR began well, so well that Hitler split the offensive into two parts. The German Army was advancing on Stalingrad and threatening to cut Russia off from its oil fields in the Caucasus.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 377 Verdun on the Volga

377 Verdun on the Volga

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08/25/24 • 46 min

The Battle of Stalingrad was a throwback to the kinds of battles fought in the last war. Like Verdun, the Germans were paying a heavy price. Would the gain be worth it?

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 380 Operation Uranus

380 Operation Uranus

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09/15/24 • 40 min

The battle for Stalingrad raged on for two months, then the situation was suddenly upended by a surprise Soviet offensive that surrounded the city.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 374 A Steppe Too Far

374 A Steppe Too Far

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07/21/24 • 42 min

German forces advance on Stalingrad in August 1942, while Adolf Hitler becomes increasingly hostile and mistrustful of his military commanders.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 386 Do Or Die

386 Do Or Die

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11/17/24 • 44 min

The fall of Burma to the Japanese put India on the front lines of the war, posing hard questions for the Indian nationalist movement.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 191 1919 - The Near East I

191 1919 - The Near East I

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04/05/20 • 47 min

In 1919, the Allies were poised to parcel out the lands of the Near East among themselves. But the inhabitants of the region had other ideas.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 190 1919 - Africa II

190 1919 - Africa II

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03/29/20 • 41 min

When the time came to determine the future of Germany's colonies, Woodrow Wilson insisted on a system of mandates that would, at least in principle, require that they be governed for the benefit of their inhabitants.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 371 Operation Shoestring

371 Operation Shoestring

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06/23/24 • 43 min

In the first American offensive action of the war, US marines land on Guadalcanal.

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The History of the Twentieth Century - 375 Time Is Blood

375 Time Is Blood

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08/04/24 • 39 min

When German soldiers began their assault on the city of Stalingrad, they expected a quick victory, but the Soviet defense was far tougher than they had imagined.

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How many episodes does The History of the Twentieth Century have?

The History of the Twentieth Century currently has 393 episodes available.

What topics does The History of the Twentieth Century cover?

The podcast is about History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The History of the Twentieth Century?

The episode title '370 Not One Step Back' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The History of the Twentieth Century?

The average episode length on The History of the Twentieth Century is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of The History of the Twentieth Century released?

Episodes of The History of the Twentieth Century are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The History of the Twentieth Century?

The first episode of The History of the Twentieth Century was released on Sep 13, 2015.

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