The Rest of History

By The Rest of History

The Rest of History explores the most captivating moments, characters, and turning points from across the ages, revealing the stories, context, and hidden details that shaped our world and the rest is... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

The Rest of History episodes:

January 18, 2026 Guadalcanal’s Marine War
In this episode, we explore the nonstop combat Marines faced throughout the Guadalcanal campaign. We explain how constant pressure shaped the fighting.

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5min
January 18, 2026 Okinawa and the Cost of Victory
In this episode, we examine how Okinawa revealed the true cost of winning World War II. We break down why victory came with staggering human losses.

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6min
January 17, 2026 Midway’s Defeat Japan Couldn’t Recover From
In this episode, we explain why Midway was more damaging than any later loss. We look at how experience, aircraft, and leadership vanished with the carriers.
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5min
January 17, 2026 Pearl Harbor and Japan’s War Strategy
In this episode, we place the Pearl Harbor attack within Japan’s broader war strategy. In this episode, we explain how the attack fit into their larger goals.

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5min
January 17, 2026 Why North Africa Mattered in WWII
In this episode, we explain the strategic importance of the African front. In this episode, we connect it to the broader war effort.

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5min
January 16, 2026 Why German Tanks Failed at Kursk
In this episode, we analyze why advanced German tanks failed to deliver victory at Kursk. In this episode, we explain how numbers, terrain, and tactics worked against them.

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5min
January 16, 2026 How Stalingrad Shocked the World
In this episode, we discuss how news of Germany’s defeat stunned allies and enemies alike. We explain why global perceptions of the war shifted overnight.
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6min
January 16, 2026 Operation Barbarossa and Strategic Overconfidence
In this episode, we examine how early success fueled disastrous decision-making. In this episode, we explain why confidence replaced caution.

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6min
January 15, 2026 Why the RAF Beat the Luftwaffe
In this episode, we compare tactics, leadership, and strategy on both sides. In this episode, we explain why Britain ultimately prevailed.
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4min
January 15, 2026 Dunkirk Evacuation Kept Allies Alive
In this episode, we explain how evacuation kept Allied forces in the fight. In this episode, we analyze the risks taken to make it happen.
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4min

FAQs about The Rest of History:

How many episodes does The Rest of History have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.