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In this episode, we look at how two atomic strikes reshaped global warfare overnight. We explain why Japan’s surrender followed so quickly after the bombings.

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In this episode, we walk through the urgent and highly classified race to build the atomic bomb. In this episode, we show how fear, secrecy, and global pressure pushed science forward at an unprecedented pace.

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In this episode, we explore how Manila became one of the most destroyed cities of World War II. In this episode, we examine how urban warfare and command decisions led to widespread devastation.

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In this episode, we walk through the final chapter of Hitler’s life as Allied forces closed in. In this episode, we explain how events spiraled toward a definitive end.

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In this episode, we look at how the Nuremberg Trials established the foundation of modern international criminal law. In this episode, we explain why these rulings still matter decades later.

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In this episode, we uncover how organized ratlines moved Nazis out of Europe undetected. In this episode, we explain the logistics, locations, and loopholes that made it possible

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In this episode, we examine how Nazi hunters operated across borders to locate war criminals hiding under false identities. In this episode, we explain why many cases took decades and what finally led to breakthroughs.

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In this episode, we examine how rail networks were central to executing genocide at scale. In this episode, we connect bureaucracy, timetables, and death camps into one system.

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In this episode, we explore the tactics Heydrich used to crush resistance in Prague. We discuss how his ruthless approach earned him the title “Butcher of Prague.”

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In this episode, we explore how messaging was carefully crafted to influence emotions and loyalty. In this episode, we explain why repetition and fear were so effective at scale.

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