The Loe Bros History Podcast

In this episode, the Bros trace the evolution of warfare from grand battles in large landscapes to close-quarter urban settings that require special tactics. We'll also discuss the need for special forces and make our predictions for what the new frontier will be for warfare. 

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Since their first appearance on the battlefield in World War I, tanks evolved rapidly over the years and these armored fortresses were used to great effect in World War II. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the most famous tanks of the Second World War, like the Sherman, T-34, and, of course, the German Tiger. We'll explain the capabilities of each tank and also break down some of the chinks in their armor. 

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The Roman army was unmatched and no one dared to go against them. However, when they ventured into Germania to impose their will on the local barbarians, they ticked off the wrong tribe. Learn the story of Arminius and how he led a group of barbarians to thwart the greatest military power of the time. 

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The Sultan of Swat, the King of Crash, THE GREAT BAMBINO, Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth is considered the greatest baseball player of all time. But what made him so great? Well, the Bros talk about the Babe's early childhood, incredible stats, larger than life career, and stamp he left on America's past time. We then shift gears to talk about sports in general. Why do they matter? What is their place in history? Also, we hope you like our special intro music from the one and one Bizniss ie. Jacob Burrell.

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Sorry for the wait guys! This shorter-form episode wraps up our conversation on World War One. Get ready to find out how it all ended... or did it end anything at all? The Bros argue how the end of WW1 was only the beginning of an even larger conflict. We discuss who the real enemy of the War was and how it contrasts to our view of the World War Two. As always we connect our discussion to current events to see how events of the past can be seen today.

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The War to End All Wars, The Great War, World War One—whatever you want to call it, it was a kinda a big deal. For those who've learned about WWI in school, you've most likely heard it in connection with the the assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand. Some claim the bullet that took the Arch Duke's life was the sole cause of this global conflict. But we beg to differ. In this deep dive of WWI, the Bros discuss the state of the world at this time in history, the true causes of the war, and how it change how battles were won through the institution of new weapons like machine guns, tanks, and toxic gases. As always, we hope you learn something new and you decide to take an even deeper dive on this topic for yourself. 

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Today the Bros break down the life and times of politician, general, and dictator, Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was marked by war and a thirst for power at a young age and it wasn't until he feasted his eyes on the statue of Alexander the Great that he realized he was destined for greatness. We discuss how he quickly rose to political power and formed the first Triumverant. This episode sheds light on the balance of power and what we can learn from the fall of the Roman Republic. We hope you enjoy!

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Today we begin part one of our two part series on one of the largest global conflicts in history, World War One. Although history classes led us to believe the infamous assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand was the spark that thrusted the world into a fight for the ages, this may have not been the case. We'll discuss the real reasons behind World War One and how the assassination of the Arch Duke was simply the straw that broke the camels back. We also detail the many technological advancements in warfare that had one goal in mind: kill as many people as quickly as possible. Learn how the "war to end all wars" only made matters much worse. 

The Aztecs were fierce warriors, incredible architects, and experts of time and space. When the Spanish washed up on the shores of the Aztec Empire, they feasted their eyes on the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan squashed the misconception that indigenous people lived in mud huts with little impact on their environment. This booming metropolis was the largest city the Spanish had seen up until this point. Learn how the Aztecs rose to power and their conflict with the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortez. 

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The Apaches caused one of the longest conflicts in U.S. history. Their tenacity and resilience to give up their way of life resulted in an all out grudge match for their freedom. In this episode the Loe Bros breakdown what made the Apaches so fierce. What was it about their culture that influenced their warrior mentality? More importantly, how were they able to withstand being conquered for such a long time. It is amazing how many misconceptions there are on Native American history and in this episode, we shed light on what made the Apaches the fiercest warriors in the West.

The Apache Wars: The Hunt for Geronimo, the Apache Kid, and the Captive Boy Who Started the Longest War in American History

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