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The Unstoppable Hero of D-Day 1944 - Theodore Roosevelt Jr

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. carved out his own legacy, rising to the rank of Brigadier General during World War II. He was a man who lived by the ideals of duty and service, and someone who led his troops from the front, most famously during the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day.

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Twice a Hero: The Story of Arthur Martin-Leake VC and Bar explores the actions of Arthur Martin-Leake, the first man to receive the Victoria Cross twice. This episode delves into his acts of courage and dedication as a medical officer during the Boer War and World War I. We uncover the harrowing conditions he faced on the battlefield and his crucial medical interventions under fire. Join us for a dive into the life of a true hero whose actions transcended the call of duty.

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Welome back to the Militia Historia Podcast and our series WW2: The War That Shaped The World. In this episode we spotlight the Fairey Swordfish, the World War II biplane dubbed "Stringbag," which outshone its antiquated design through pivotal roles in the Battle of Taranto and the pursuit of the Bismarck, proving older aircraft could dramatically impact naval warfare. Join us as we celebrate the courage, durability, and unexpected effectiveness of this iconic aircraft, a true legend of the skies.

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Welcome back once again the Militia Historia Podcast and our series WW2: The War That Shaped the World.

In this bonus episode, we hear about Lt Col. Paddy Mayne, a founding member of the British Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War.

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Welcome back to The War That Shaped the World. 

This is the first of our bonus episodes where we will look at some of the individual military and civilian personalities from the Second World War.  

Today, we have a short biography of Kurt Meyer – a former member of the Hitler Youth who went on to become a controversial SS Commander, and convicted war criminal.

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Welcome back to The War That Shaped the World Podcast. 

In this, the third episode of the series, we explore Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.

We delve into the historical context, key dates, people involved, and discuss why the international community did not intervene.

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Welcome back to The War That Shaped the World Podcast. In this, the second episode of the series, we're focusing on the lead up to the commencement of hostilities on 1 September 1939.  

This period, from the signing of the Treaty of Versailles through to the invasion of Poland, is complex story and one worthy of its very own podcast series!

However, we are heroically attempting to cover this in a couple of episodes, so join us as we take a whistle stop tour of the events in Europe leading up to that fateful day in September 1939.

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Welcome to "The War That Shaped the World," a podcast series exploring the military history of the Second World War. We will traverse the key events, strategies, and personalities that shaped this monumental conflict. Over the next ten episodes, we'll delve deep into the battles, campaigns, and decisions that forever changed the course of history.

So, let's begin our journey with an introduction to the vast and terrible event that is the Second World War.

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Written By

Benjamin Sturley

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Salon Dijon

Produced By

Salon Dijon

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