In this episode we dive into the ambitous Operation Lorraine, aimed at diverting General Giap's forces in Northwestern Vietnam, and luring him into a set-piece battle.

My buddy and host of The Talking Ass podcast joins me as my first ever guest to discuss modern parallels to Vietnam, plus Russia, Israel, and his experiences in both Finnish and Israeli military.

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A crazy tale of overwhelming odds and human endurance for the French 6th Colonial Parachute Battalion tasked with holding the line against 3 divisions of Viet Minh.

Join me in learning the history of the so-called "Meat Grinder" Battle of Hoa Binh as the French attempt to draw the Viet Minh into the grinder and the Viet Minh play the reverse Uno card.

On this July 4th join me in a special American Revolution episode dedicated to recounting the founding of this great country! USA USA USA!

This episode dives into the second attempt by General Giap to engage with and destory the French in conventional battle.

Join me in remembering several fallen Airborne Rangers on this special Memorial Day episode.

Join me as I discuss the Battle of Vinh Yen - the Viet Minh's first attempt at moving on and retaking Hanoi, and the largest French aerial bombardment of the ENTIRE French Indochina War.

Today's episode dives into the years 1949 - 1950 as Chinese control to the north marks a pivot point in the war. Chinese communist support brings the DRV badly needed supplies as well as an excuse to tighten the ideological noose of Communist doctrine.

This episode is a deep dive into the horror brought upon millions by Stalin's brutal repression. Join me in exploring the details of the Holodomor, Great Purge (terror), and political manueverings of Joseph Stalin. This will conclude the mini-series on communism and its bloody roots in Russia. Next episode we will get back to the Vietnam War!