Jaws of Defeat

In a two-part episode, we dive into the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most pivotal battles of the 20th century. Will explains the origins of the conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and Luke mostly listens politely.

Sources:

Bevor, Anthony, Stalingrad.

Hellbeck, Jochen, Stalingrad.

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In 1932, the Australian Army went to war against the emus. Needless to say, things didn't go as planned.

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In 1932, the Australian Army went to war against the emus. Needless to say, things didn’t go as planned.

 

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In this famous clash between the Sui Chinese and Goguryeo Korean kingdoms, Luke explains why you literally cannot fight a river.

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WWII Showdown in the desert of North Africa! The UK shows Italy that actually having a mechanized army is much more effective than saying you have a mechanized army, even against 4:1 odds.

Source:

Latimer, Jon. Operation: Compass, Osprey Publishing, 2000.

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Happy JOD Anniversary! That means it's fictional battle time and it's the grand daddy of all underdog victories: the Battle of Yavin! ...Death Star, its the attack on the Death Star.

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It's Korea vs. Japan in the Battle of Myeongnyang Strait. Will explains why you should always bring a cannon to a gun fight, especially when it's 10:1 odds.

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Luke presents the Battle of Pliska, pitting the Byzantines-not as underdogs for once-against the Bulgar Khanate. Remember, dear listeners: the key to strong leadership is keeping a good head on your shoulders.

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In our first Napoleonic battle, Will explains the finer points of infantry squares and why even world conquerors have to worry about high school bullies.

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Sources:

Napoleon in Egypt by Paul Strathern

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In this week's episode Luke walks us through the Battle of Gate Pa, wherein the Maori show the British that preparation and cunning can (sometimes) beat excessive artillery bombardments My sources were as follows:

http://www.battleofgatepa.com/quick-history/

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/war-in-tauranga/gate-pa

http://www.theartofbattle.com/battle-of-gate-pa-1864/

A Map of the Pa can be found here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/plan-gate-pa

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