The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 113-Operation Marita Part 1

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Greece comes under attack on the same day as Yugoslavia, yet that country's quick demise, sets up the conquest of Greece. The war in the Greek NE is o...

Episode 112-He Who Defends Everything, Defends Nothing

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing can be allowed to stand in the way of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's plan to destroy Russia. Certainly not Yugoslavia and Greece. So Operation...

Episode 111-Our Own Worst Enemy

26 Sep 2014

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Lt. Gen. Rommel had decided the time has come to ignore his orders and move against the Allies. While he has his own problems, they are nothing compar...

Episode 110-Back, the Way We Came

19 Aug 2014

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Lt. Gen. Rommel decides it's time to test the Allied forces within Cyrenaica, as well as his Italian and German superiors. Meanwhile Adm. Cunningham e...

Episode 109-All Roads Lead to Greece

13 Aug 2014

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The Allies, with Great Britain leading the way, rush all available troops to Greece. Yet, now that Lt. Gen. Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, is in North ...

Episode 108-The Germans are Coming

09 Jul 2014

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As the gods themselves seem to hate Mussolini and all his endeavors, with British Commonwealth forces and Greek soldiers destroying his troops, almost...

Episode 107-The End of the End

11 Jun 2014

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Here is the last episode of the Churchill Bio. Winston, looses his money, his influence and almost, his life. Listen carefully to the end. Did you win...

Episode 106-The Beginning of the End

19 May 2014

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Churchill returns from the U.S. to find his party up in arms about the India question and Tory leader Baldwin's pro Dominion stance concerning the sub...

Episode 105-Up in Smoke

11 May 2014

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The disaffected British voters decide to give someone else a chance to deal with the country's dreary economy. Churchill finds he's been walking a lon...

Episode 103-Lost and Loss

03 May 2014

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Winston, now a private citizen, will stay this way for two years as British politics and his views take different paths. Intermingled during this time...

Episode 104-Chartwell

03 May 2014

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Churchill finds his Camelot and then works feverishly to fix it up as his Gwenivere is not impressed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Episode 102-His Cup Runneth Over

12 Apr 2014

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Churchill's post war years are full of success, tragedy and despair. He changes positions within the British Cabinet and takes on the issues of a Jewi...

Episode 101-Interview with Kathryn J. Atwood

28 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With us for this episode is writer Kathryn J. Atwood, arthor of Women Heroes of World War II and editor of Code Name Pauline: Memoirs of a World War I...

Episode 100-Nazi Germany from Within

08 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The following is my 100th Episode Celebration. After thanking those who have shared this journey with me, I interview Henry Niemann who grew up in Ger...

Episode 99-All's Well that Ends Well

03 Mar 2014

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Episode 99-All's Well that Ends Well

03 Mar 2014

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The Great War comes to an end. Churchill's family grows and life as Winston knew it, has been erased forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Episode 98-Once more, unto the Trench

12 Feb 2014

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Churchill is cleared of the Dardanelles disaster, gets himself back into the governement, but then almost loses it all as he finds himself at the fron...

Episode 97B-Laszlo and Ray, Talking

07 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Warning! No history is covered here. But somehow, Laszlo of The China History Podcast ended up on the East Coast, in Virginia, in Charlottesville, 30 ...

Episode 97-Back in the Saddle, Again

06 Feb 2014

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Winston's career seems all but over. Still, he finds solace in his family, painting and life in the trench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Episode 96-Foils and Follies

13 Jan 2014

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The Dardanelles Campaign starts off well enough, but through bad luck, worse weather and weaker souls, it collapses on itself. Then the British world ...

Episode 95-The Dardanelles, Pt. 1

09 Dec 2013

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The British War Council decides on a Second Front to hopefully alter the slaughtering in France. Winston, with his personality, becomes of the face of...

Episode 94-In for a Penny...

29 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

With the outbreak of war, Churchill is ready, though the same can not be said of the rest of Britain. Winston will experience the lime light and the h...

Episode 93-War is Upon US

19 Nov 2013

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The events of Sarajevo cause diplomatic tension to build throughout Europe but Churchill is determined that Britain will be ready, come what may.  Le...

Episode 92-The Navys the Thing

08 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Churchill gets promoted to the Home Office, starts out well, but then becomes his own worst enemy. Now in the Admiralty, Winston comes into his own. F...

Episode 91-Love’s Labors NOT Lost

28 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Winston finds love, fights the Tories, gets promoted, nearly dies three times and humbles some Lords. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Episode 90-Winston’s Revenge

13 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Winston, now in the House of Commons, plots his revenge against those who fought his father, Lord Randolph. Also, Churchill, goes through his own chal...

Episode 89-Fame and Fortune

08 Oct 2013

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Churchill’s life is covered until the death of Queen Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 88 Churchill- War Correspondent

04 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by James Muller, professor of Political Science at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. We discuss Churchill’s 2nd book publishe...

Episode 87-Jack El-Hai Book Interview

11 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Jack El-Hai joined me today for a conversation about his latest book, The Nazi and the Psychiartrist: Hermann Goring, Dr. Douglas M. Kelley, and a Fat...

Episode 86-Risks and Rewards, Redux

07 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Winston is determined to leave the Army and make his way to Parliament as a hero/correspondent. But the majority of the military establishment is set ...

Episode 85-Risks and Rewards

26 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Churchill, having decided his course, willingly risks his life for his ultimate goal, the House of Commons. But he has to survive India first. Learn m...

Episode 84-Master of My Fortunes

12 Aug 2013

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Winston loses those in his life he holds most dear. And to defeat boredom, he travels to Cuba to see war up close, as the Spanish try to putdown a reb...

Episode 83-The End of the Beginning

01 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Winston makes it into Sandhurst, taking a curious route. He nearly dies at least twice, but in the end another family member is taken from his life. A...

Episode 82-Harrow

24 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Churchill enters Harrow, but his defiant ways still exist. His father draws away from him but his mother will soon be coming to his side. At Harrow, y...

Episode 81-Churchill, The Early Years

17 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers Winston Churchill’s birth, his early school years and his parent’s or lack thereof, influence on the boy. Learn more about you...

Episode 80-East Africa, Part 2

03 Jul 2013

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This episode takes us through the war in East Africa through February 1941, which is the high water mark for The British Empire fighting the Axis with...

Episode 79-East Africa

18 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The various British commands in East Africa are ready to move against the Italians. Well, not really. But as the Italians retreat after Operation Comp...

Episode 78-The Battle of Beda Fomm

10 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Gen. O’Connor is planning his next attack when the Italians decide to abandon Cyrenaica. The Race is on! Also, the Replica Newspaper contest. Learn ...

Episode 77-Tobruk

29 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The British 13th Corps continues pushing west, now it’s Tobruk’s turn. The situation in East Africa causes only more tension between Wavell and Ch...

Episode 76-The Army of the Nile

17 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Italians have been pushed out of Egypt and Gen. Richard O’Connor has lost his 4th Indian Division. Still, he decides to pursue the retreating It...

Episode 75-Military Aviation Museum

15 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Here is an Mp4 episode of my recent trip to the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. Amazing place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 74-Operation Compass

29 Mar 2013

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After 6 months of planning, the British are ready to move against Marshal Graziani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 73-Italian Checks, Greek Balances

08 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Greek soldiers continue to dominate and push the Italian invaders back into Albania and closer to the sea. The RAF makes its presence felt by downing ...

Episode 72-Taranto Pt 3

24 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The last episode covering the Battle of Taranto. The second attack wave of Swordfish make for the harbor, but only after overcoming problems of their ...

Episode 71-Taranto, Pt 2

16 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Adm. Cunningham updates the plan to attack Taranto, but then suffers several setbacks. These are over come, the Italians are confused by the massive s...

Episode 70-The Battle of Taranto, Pt 1

06 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

British Admiral Andrew B. Cunningham, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet has his orders: Maintain the sea lanes between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal...

Episode 69B-Talk History

30 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Steven Guerra of The History of the Papacy Podcast to discuss Italy’s attack on Greece, the Battle of Taranto and some of the what ...

Episode 69-Greek Fire, Part II

27 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Italy has invaded Greece, but under Prime Mister Metaxas, the Greeks are ready. The Italians are drawn in and then the defenders use their mountains t...

Episode 68-Greek Fire, Pt. 1

15 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mussolini and Hitler deceive each other over desired territory, while Prime Mister Metaxas of Greece tries to stay below Italy’s radar.  يلا شو...

Episode 67-Mare Nostrum

02 Jan 2013

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Mussolini would pay back Hitler “in his own coin” by invading Greece without first telling his Axis partner. But the Greek people, for all their w...

Episode 66-D Day Memorial and Contest Drawing

19 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Here is an overview of my recent visit to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA. This episode is in an Mp4 format, so please enjoy the pictures. At the en...

Episode 65-Mediterranean Life Line

07 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

By 1940, Great Britain had several possessions in the anagazawe.com Mediterranean Sea, that they would use to project power against the Axis. But exac...

Episode 64-The Royal Navy in the Mediterranean Sea 1940

22 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, joins us to discuss the Royal Navy’...

Episode 63B-Talk History

21 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Luke Whitehorn, special effects artist from the movie Iron Sky. WWII and Sci Fi! What’s not to love.  يلا شوت We cover episo...

Episode 63-October 1940

15 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The British plan their attack against General Graziani and the Italian 10th Army. Hitler and Franco meet to discuss an attack on Gibraltar. And Genera...

Episode 62-Failure, Failure Everywhere

02 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Graziani FINALLY moves into Egypt, but then stops. Gen. De Gaulle is in place to take Dakar in West Africa. Finally, a quick look at the Ital...

Episode 61B Talk History

21 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The events of Sarajevo cause diplomatic tension to build throughout Europe but Churchill is determined that Britain will be ready, come what may.  Le...

Episode 61 - Able but Unwilling

18 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This time, we cover the tension between Churchill and two of his three service leaders in North Africa and the Mediterranean. Marshall Graziani is poi...

Episode 60-Sand, Saltwater and Oil

16 Sep 2012

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Mussolini wants his Roman Empire in Africa. But the British refuse to yield. Gen. Archibald Wavell is asked to do much, with very little. France is ou...

Episode 59-Miracles and Mistakes

29 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the Final Episode of The Battle of Britain series. We sum up the Luftwaffe’s chances of ever really getting across the English Channel, Dowd...

Episode 58-Battle of Britain Day

20 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Germans are convinced that Fighter Command is on its last leg. Waiting out the foul English weather, the Luftwaffe, Kesselring and Goering, finall...

Episode 57-German Armada

30 Jul 2012

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Unable to break Fighter Command by the needed date for Operation Sea Lion, the Luftwaffe changes their tactics and will go after London. Dowding and P...

Episode 56-Breaking Point

17 Jul 2012

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September brings the beginning of the end of The Battle of Britain. London will become the Luftwaffe’s target as Germany needs the war to end. Soon ...

Episode 55-Battling Friends and Foes Alike

24 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As tired as everyone is, Kesselring of Luftflotte Two steps up the intensity of the attacks on RAF airfields, especially those near London. And Hitler...

Episode 54-Pandoras Box

19 Jun 2012

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London becomes more of a target for the German bombers, until Goering warms them away. But it’s too late. Churchill and the War Cabinet decide to bo...

Episode 53- Things Missed

28 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers 4 missed or lightly treated subjects: Operation Pied Piper- the evacuation of Britain’s children, the disaster of the Lancastria...

Episode 52-Moves on the Chessboard

14 May 2012

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C in C of the Luftwaffe Goering calls his young bloods to Karinhall to devise a new strategy to destroy Fighter Command. The result is a reinforced Ke...

Episode 51-The Hardest Day

05 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers August 16 to the 18th. Goering plans on finishing Fighter Command on August 18th, by using almost every fighter and bomber from Lu...

Episode 50- Black Thursday, August 14-15th

20 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

August 15th was one of the greatest days of battle in The Battle of Britain. Goering makes his plans for improved attacks against the RAF but Dowding ...

Episode 49- Adlertag: August 8th-13th

10 Apr 2012

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Episode 48: Things Learned. August 2nd – August 7th.

27 Mar 2012

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The RAF and Luftwaffe size each other up and ready for Adlertag. The war in North Africa has started and the British will have to withdraw, like Dunki...

Episode 47- Support Teams & The Battle, July 29th-August 1st

18 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The brave men and women behind the RAF pilots and Fighter Command. The British people come together to defend their island: Anti-Aircraft guns, balloo...

Episode 46-A Day in the Life, July 26th-28th

27 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gives a glimpse into the daily routine of Luftwaffe pilots fighting over the English Channel. The Straights of Dover are now being called...

Episode 45- Numbers Tell, July 23rd-25th

11 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Me 109E will bring Nazi Germany to greatness and to the water’s edge at the English Channel. It came before the Hurricane and Spitfire and was f...

Episode 44-Defense of the Air.

22 Jan 2012

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This episode covers the beginning of the RAF and Fighter Command. Air Marshal Dowding is Fighter Command’s first Commander in chief. Through trial a...

Episode 43-The Battle, July 16th-19th.

17 Jan 2012

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German tactics, English weather and the Spitfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 42-Battle of Britain, Part 2.

09 Jan 2012

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A close up of the Hawker Hurricane and the Battle of Britain, July 11th-15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 41-Great Britain’s turn.

04 Jan 2012

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Battle of Britain- July 10, 1940. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40-Unexpected surprise for Hitler.

04 Jan 2012

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Hitler is ready to end the war, but not Churchill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 39-Hitler bio, Part 3.

04 Jan 2012

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Hitler until the Beer Hall Putsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 38-Hitler bio, Part 2.

04 Jan 2012

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Hitler through the end of WWI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37-Hitler bio, Part 1.

04 Jan 2012

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The early life of Adolf Hitler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36-The End of the French Third Republic.

04 Jan 2012

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Petain and the New France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35-The question of the French Fleet.

03 Jan 2012

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Britain and France clash and Churchill settles the question of the French fleet once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Episode 34-The war of France is over.

03 Jan 2012

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Petain’s government signs the Armistice Treaty with Nazi Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 33-Premier Petain seeks peace.

03 Jan 2012

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Petain rushes to find peace, giving little thought of the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32-French Premier Reynaud falls.

03 Jan 2012

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Reynaud falls and Marshal Petain takes over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31-Paris falls.

03 Jan 2012

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Paris falls. June 5th – 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30-The End of Dunkirk.

03 Jan 2012

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Rescue operations come to a close as the Germans advance on the Allied perimeter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29-June 2nd. Massed ships.

03 Jan 2012

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British civilians help rescue troops from Dunkirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 28-The Miracle.

03 Jan 2012

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The “Miracle” part of Dunkirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 27-29th May.

03 Jan 2012

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The clouds and smoke roll away and Dunkirk is exposed to the Luftwaffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26-Dunkirk, Part 2.

03 Jan 2012

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The anxious British troops wait on the beaches and the Mole to be rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25-Dunkirk, Part 1.

03 Jan 2012

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The British, seemingly pushed into the sea, organize to save their troops to fight another day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Episode 24-The panzers reach the coast.

03 Jan 2012

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Allied forces in Belgium are cut off as the German panzers reach the coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 23-The French 9th Army is destroyed.

03 Jan 2012

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Rommel crosses the Meuse north of Sedan and helps destroy the French 9th Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 22-German panzers attack through the Ardennes.

03 Jan 2012

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German panzers attack through the Ardennes, head for the Meuse River and the town of Sedan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Episode 21-The fall of France, Part 2.

03 Jan 2012

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The invasion of Holland and Belgium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20-China 1937 to 1940.

03 Jan 2012

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China 1937-40 and Mao Biography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19-The Long March w/ Laszlo

03 Jan 2012

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The Long March, 1934-1935. Mao and the Chinese Communist Party are saved by running through the mountains and jungles, fleeing from Chiang Kai-shek an...