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Who Did What
By Who Did WhatHistory
Who Did What episodes
- Encore: Prague Under the Butcher’s Rule
In this episode, we break down how Heydrich governed through executions and intimidation. We examine why his name still carries fear today.
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5 min - Encore: How Mao’s Strategies Defeated Chiang Kai-shek
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7 min - Encore: Paul the Apostle: Rise of a MissionaryHistory’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 - Encore: Charlemagne’s Path From Warrior to EmperorIn this episode, we follow Charlemagne’s evolution from battlefield leader to imperial ruler. We examine the conflicts that enabled his ascent.
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6 min - Encore: MacArthur vs Truman: How a General Lost His CommandIn 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 - Encore: Spartacus’s Slave Army Defies RomeIn this episode, we walk through the rebellion’s improbable victories. In this episode, we explain how Rome struggled to contain it early on.
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5 min - Encore: The Logistics Behind Nazi Extermination
In this episode, we break down how extermination depended on transport networks. In this episode, we explain how trains connected policy to murder.
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4 min - Encore: Hiroshima Nagasaki and Total Defeat
In this episode, we explain why the bombings removed any path to victory for Japan. We explore how surrender became the only option.
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5 min - 7 min
- Encore: How Control Turned Deadly
In this episode, we analyze how centralized authority eliminated resistance and accountability. In this episode, we explain how control systems enabled mass harm.
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5 min
About Who Did What
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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…
people, and the bizarre events traditional classes skip.From royal mistakes to unhinged dictators, we unpacks the weirdest biographies with sharp wit and sociological insight. We answer the question of who did what now available in audio format. It’s a weekly dose of historical tea-spilling that proves the past was just as unhinged as the present.
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