Understanding War

5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

A regular reading of history from humanity's most impactful conflicts. Starting with the Second World War (WW2), bestselling author Jonathan Baldie will take you on a journey through military, strategic, and social topics.

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5: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

November 30, 2019 22:22 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

In this episode we examine the eve of the Second World War, with particular emphasis on the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and its effects on the European balance of power in 1939. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbaldie If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support it, please consider making a donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/jonbaldie

4: Disunity and Fear in the Western Powers

November 28, 2019 21:50 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode, we'll look at how the international system failed to respond to Germany's challenges. France is fractured internally and isolated externally, Adolf Hitler annexes Austria in the "Anschluss", and Neville Chamberlain appeases Hitler by giving him the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbaldie If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support it, please consider making a donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/jonbaldie

3: Germany Challenges the International System

November 26, 2019 01:47 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode we track the years of instability in Germany following the Treaty of Versailles, which combined with the Great Depression of 1929 to allow the NSDAP's rise to dictatorial power. Repeated violations of the Versailles rules are met with weak, disunited responses from the Western powers, only giving the new political forces in Germany more confidence and audacity on the eve of the Second World War. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbaldie If you enjoy this podcast and...

2: The Origins of the Second World War

November 24, 2019 17:49 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode we explore the various impacts of the First World War/WW1, known at the time as "The Great War," on the Second World War/WW2. We'll look at how the immense loss of life, the complete destruction of a generation of young men, and the trauma these problems caused for international stability leading into the Second World War. You really must look at the First World War's bitter and conflicting conclusion with the Treaty of Versailles (1919) to understand why the Second World War ...

1: The Second World War

November 24, 2019 16:21 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this opening episode we describe the scope of Season 1, namely the history of the Second World War/WW2. Please subscribe so you don't miss out on Episode 2, looking at the origins of the Second World War. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbaldie If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support it, please consider making a donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/jonbaldie