NATO is expanding and enlarging. With the number of rapid response troops set to increase to 300,000, and Sweden & Finland in line to gain membership, the organisation has truly awoken to the evolving threat posed by Russia. In this episode James is joined by Dr Sten Rynning from the University of Southern Denmark to examine the full history of NATO to see when it has expanded and enlarged before. Follow Sten on Twitter at @stenrynning and keep an eye out for his book in late 2022/early 2023. This episode was edited by Annie Coloe.

NATO is expanding and enlarging. With the number of rapid response troops set to increase to 300,000, and Sweden & Finland in line to gain membership, the organisation has truly awoken to the evolving threat posed by Russia. In this episode James is joined by Dr Sten Rynning from the University of Southern Denmark to examine the full history of NATO to see when it has expanded and enlarged before. Follow Sten on Twitter at @stenrynning and keep an eye out for his book in late 2022/early 2023. This episode was edited by Annie Coloe.

NATO is expanding and enlarging. With the number of rapid response troops set to increase to 300,000, and Sweden &amp; Finland in line to gain membership, the organisation has truly awoken to the evolving threat posed by Russia. In this episode James is joined by Dr Sten Rynning from the University of Southern Denmark to examine the full history of NATO to see when it has expanded and enlarged before. Follow Sten on Twitter at @stenrynning and keep an eye out for his book in late 2022/early 2023. This episode was edited by Annie Coloe.

NATO Expansion: Is Bigger Better?

From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and consequences of global warfare. Join us on the front line of military history. Follow on Twitter @HistoryHitWW2. <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vote</a> for Warfare in the Listeners Choice Category at the British Podcast Awards 2023!

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From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and consequences of global warfare. Join us on the front line of military history. Follow on Twitter @HistoryHitWW2. Vote for Warfare in the Listeners Choice Category at the British Podcast Awards 2023!

From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and consequences of global warfare. Join us on the front line of military history. Follow on Twitter @HistoryHitWW2. <a href="https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vote</a> for Warfare in the Listeners Choice Category at the British Podcast Awards 2023!

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