Who Did What

Who Did What

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Who Did What episodes

  • Vietnam: How a Guerrilla War Became a Superpower Showdown
    In this episode, we explore how the conflict in Vietnam, initially a localized guerrilla struggle, escalated into a major proxy battle between global superpowers. We discuss the key events and strategic shifts that led to this profound transformation.

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    8 min
  • Afghan Jihad: How Mujahideen Fighters Crippled a Superpower
    In this episode, we explore the strategies and tenacity of the Mujahideen fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War. We examine how a seemingly outmatched force was able to ultimately defeat a global superpower.

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    9 min
  • How the Soviets Invaded Afghanistan — and Why They Failed
    In this episode, we'll explore the strategic blunders and unforeseen challenges that led to the Soviet Union's protracted and ultimately unsuccessful military campaign in Afghanistan. We'll examine the internal and external factors that contributed to their ultimate withdrawal.

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    11 min
  • Hannibal’s Trap at Cannae Explained
    In this episode, we break down each stage of Hannibal’s encirclement plan. We highlight why this maneuver remains a benchmark in military history.

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    5 min
  • Paul the Apostle: Rise of a Missionary
    History’s ultimate road trip wasn't a vacation; it was a mission. This series tracks the dust, blisters, and danger of Paul’s travels. It calculates the sheer mileage covered on Roman highways to show how one man’s physical endurance allowed a Middle Eastern sect to conquer the West.

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    34 min
  • Mao's Victory: How Peasants Won China's Civil War
    In this episode, we explore how Mao Zedong's communist forces, initially a ragtag guerrilla group, defeated Chiang Kai-shek's well-equipped Nationalist army, ultimately establishing the People's Republic of China. We also examine the crucial role of land reform and peasant support in Mao's revolutionary strategy, contrasting it with Chiang's conventional approach.


    Chapters
    01:48 Post-War China and Leaders
    02:53 Mao's Revolutionary Strategy
    04:11 The Tide Turns

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    7 min
  • MacArthur vs Truman: How a General Lost His Command
    In this episode, we explore the dramatic firing of General Douglas MacArthur by President Harry S. Truman during the Korean War. We discuss the circumstances leading to this pivotal decision, the clash of two powerful figures, and the lasting impact on the American system of civilian control over the military.


    Chapters
    00:00 Truman Fires MacArthur
    01:44 Origins of the Conflict
    03:34 Civilian Control of Military
    05:43 Legacy and Conclusion
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    7 min

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Forget dry dates and dusty textbooks. We dive into the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious side of the past. This isn't about the "Great Men" of history; it’s a deep dive into scandal, overlooked…