Podcast
The History of the Twentieth Century
Hosted by Mark Painter · EN
A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.
27episodes
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446 Is Paris Burning?
1w ago00:48:46Tap to summarizeThe Allies invade southern France, close the Falaise pocket, and the German line collapses. Soon the Allies are advancing on Paris.
Transcribe →445 Breakout and Pursuit
2w ago00:42:57Tap to summarizeWhen Patton's Third Army broke through the front line, the Germans had a serious problem.
Transcribe →444 Tempest
3w ago00:42:45Tap to summarizeThe Polish Home Army makes a last-ditch effort to assert the authority of the government in exile, while Romania successfully switches sides.
Transcribe →443 Shoot the Works
Apr 2600:42:01Tap to summarizeHitler exacts retribution for the assassination attempt against him, while in France, the Americans break out of Normandy.
Transcribe →442 Make Peace, You Fools
Apr 1900:40:31Tap to summarizeBloody inconclusive fighting in Normandy, and the Democratic Party nominates Roosevelt for a fourth term.
Transcribe →441 The Plot to Assassinate Hitler
Apr 1200:56:07Tap to summarizeThere had been grumbling about Hitler in the Army since 1938, but by 1944 a group of officers were determined to get rid of him and overthrow the Nazi government.
Transcribe →440 The Destruction of Army Group Center
Mar 2900:36:40Tap to summarizeThe Soviet summer offensive of 1944, "Operation Bagration," costs the German Army virtually an entire army group.
Transcribe →439 Doctor Win-the-War
Mar 2200:40:28Tap to summarizeIn 1944, Franklin Roosevelt's health began to fail, while Stalin made good on his pledge to begin a Soviet offensive in June.
Transcribe →438 A Bill of Goods
Mar 1500:43:53Tap to summarizeThe China and Burma fronts remained relatively quiet for two years. That changed in 1944.
Transcribe →437 Where Do We Go From Here?
Mar 100:40:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we conclude the story of the American occupation of Saipan, while US commanders ponder the question of where to strike next.
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