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S8 Ep733: 3. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. Charles...

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2026/04/12

3. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. Charles Barnard rescues the *Isabella* castaways, but British Lieutenant D'Aranda betrays him, seizing the *Nanina* as a prize of war. D'Aranda abandons Barnard's hunting party, who survive 534 days in wretched conditions. Their survival is largely credited to Barnard’s heroic dog, Scent, who hunted wild hogs. (3)1890 FALKLANDS

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S8 Ep733: 2. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. This...

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2026/04/12

2. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. This segment explores the harsh Falkland Islands environment and the varieties of seals hunted for skins and oil. It also details the shipwreck of the *Isabella*, a vessel carrying British convicts and Marines. Captain George Higton’s negligence led the ship to crash, leaving fifty-four people stranded. (2)1849 FALKLANDS

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S8 Ep733: These sources detail a harrowing...

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2026/04/12

Left for Dead: Shipwreck and Treachery in 1812 5 sources·11 April, 2026These sources detail a harrowing historical account from Eric J. Dolan’s book, Left for Dead, which recounts a true story of shipwreck and betrayal in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. The narrative centers on Charles Barnard, an American sealing captain who attempted to rescue the survivors of the wrecked British ship Isabella, only to be betrayed by the Britishdue to the maritime prize system. Despite Barnard's

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S8 Ep732: 8. Lloyd examines the "twinned" battles...

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2026/04/12

8. Lloyd examines the "twinned" battles of Verdun and the Somme in 1916. He contrasts Falkenhayn’s ruthless attritional goals with Haig’s optimistic breakthrough attempts. The source concludes with the failure of Nivelle’s 1917 offensive, which pushed the French army toward mutiny before Americanintervention changed the war's momentum. (8)1945 BERLIN

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S8 Ep732: 7. In this summary of the 1915 Second...

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2026/04/12

7. In this summary of the 1915 Second Battle of Champagne, Lloyd explores the realization that breaking through entrenched lines was nearly impossible. He provides humanizing portraits of generals like Castelnau, emphasizing the personal grief and professional difficulties they faced while navigating the evolving, lethal landscape of attrition. (7)1945 RHINE

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S8 Ep732: 6. Focusing on the 1914 Battle of the...

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2026/04/12

6. Focusing on the 1914 Battle of the Marne, Lloyd explains how Joffre’s nerve and strategic troop movements halted the Germanadvance. He details the breakdown of German command between Moltke and Kluck, which forced an "inward wheel" and prevented the encirclement of Paris, leading to the trench stalemate. (6)1944 MONTGOMERY

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S8 Ep732: 5. This file examines French leadership,...

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2026/04/12

5. This file examines Frenchleadership, specifically Joffre’s steadiness during the 1914 invasion and the subsequent rise of commanders like Nivelle and Pétain. Lloyd describes Ferdinand Foch as a "Supreme Allied Commander" whose charisma and understanding of modern warfare successfully coordinated multinational forces for victory in 1918. (5)1944 SWORD BEACH

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S8 Ep732: 4. Lloyd analyzes the German high command,...

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2026/04/12

4. Lloyd analyzes the Germanhigh command, specifically Moltke’s failure to execute the Schlieffen Plan due to personal insecurity and logistical breakdowns. He also explores Kaiser Wilhelm II’s shifting influence and Falkenhayn’s attritional strategy at Verdun, which prioritized killing Frenchsoldiers over achieving traditional territorial breakthroughs. (4)1943 ROMMEL

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S8 Ep732: 3. Nick Lloyd details his scholarly goal of...

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2026/04/12

3. Nick Lloyd details his scholarly goal of providing a comprehensive narrative of the Western Front from 1914 to 1918. By focusing on senior commanders' operational perspectives, he seeks to challenge "donkeys" and "butchers" myths, offering a more nuanced assessment of the immense pressures these individuals faced. (3)1943 SICILY

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S8 Ep732: 2. This source focuses on American...

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2026/04/12

2. This source focuses on Americanintervention under General Pershing, who resisted amalgamating U.S. troops into French units. Lloyd examines how Germanforces were physically defeated in 1918 despite later "stab in the back" myths, noting that the Allies were too exhausted to pursue them into Germany. (2)1943 PATTON

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S8 Ep732: 1. Nick Lloyd discusses the complex...

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2026/04/12

The Western Front: Commanders and the Great War 9 sources·APRIL 11, 2026These sources primarily consist of interview transcripts with historian Nick Lloyd, who discusses his comprehensive research on the Western Front during the Great War. He highlights the complex coalition warfare between the Allied powers and the evolving military strategies used to combat the German army's maneuvers. The text examines the distinct personalities and high-stakes decisions of key figures like Joffre, Petain, and

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S8 Ep731: 8. Plokhy describes the 2008 NATO split...

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2026/04/12

8. Plokhy describes the 2008 NATO split and Putin’s subsequent military intervention in Georgia. He outlines the pressure placed on Yanukovich to reject the European Union, which sparked the Maidan revolution. The author emphasizes that these events were stepping stones toward the eventual annexation of Crimea and full-scale war. (8)1855 CROAT LABORERS

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S8 Ep731: 7. Returning to the night of February 23,...

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2026/04/12

7. Returning to the night of February 23, 2014, Plokhy highlights the undemocratic nature of Putin’s decision-making process. He addresses stereotypes of Ukrainianinternal divisions, arguing that while Russiaexploited these differences to seize Crimea, the invasion ultimately forged a stronger, more unified national identity under Zelenskyy. (7)1855 CRIMEA ROYAL ARTILLERY, GRENADIER GUARDS

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S8 Ep731: 6. Examining the 2021-2022 buildup, Plokhy...

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2026/04/12

6. Examining the 2021-2022 buildup, Plokhy notes the U.S. intelligence success in predicting the invasion but critiques the lack of preemptive military aid. He details Putin’s imperial ideology regarding the "historical unity" of Russians and Ukrainians and explains why negotiations with President Zelenskyy failed, leading to war. (6)1855 CRIMEA BRITISH CAMP

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S8 Ep731: 5. Plokhy compares the 2014 annexation of...

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2026/04/12

5. Plokhy compares the 2014 annexation of Crimea to the 1930s policy of appeasement, criticizing the West’s inadequate response. He discusses the Minsk agreements as a Russiantool to destabilize Ukraine and explains how NATO’s fear of escalation allowed Putin to solidify control over Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. (5)1855 COLONEL DALRYMPLE SCOTS FUSILIERS GUARDS

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S8 Ep731: 4. This source reiterates the consequences...

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2026/04/12

4. This source reiterates the consequences of the 2008 NATO summit, detailing the split between the U.S. and allies like Germany. Plokhy explains how Putin’s invasion of Georgia served as a blueprint for the 2014 Ukrainian conflict and explores Yanukovich’s controversial presidency and the subsequent Orange Revolution. (4)1855 CRIMEA BRITISH OFFICERS

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S8 Ep731: 3. Focusing on the February 2014 Kremlin...

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2026/04/12

3. Focusing on the February 2014 Kremlin meeting, Plokhy describes how Vladimir Putinunilaterally decided to annex Crimea and destabilize Ukraine. He explains Russia's transition to dictatorship and the historical divisions within Ukraine—linguistic, religious, and political—that Putin exploited, though the subsequent war ultimately unified the Ukrainian people. (3)1855 CRIMEA MORTAR

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S8 Ep731: 2. Plokhy analyzes the 2008 NATO Bucharest...

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2026/04/12

2. Plokhy analyzes the 2008 NATO Bucharest summit where Georgia and Ukraine were promised future membership without specifics. He argues this exposure led to Putin’s 2008 invasion of Georgia and the 2014 war in Ukraine. The discussion includes the rise of Yanukovich and the 2013 Maidan revolution’s historical roots. (2)1855 CRIMEA BRITISH ARMY

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S8 Ep731: The provided sources detail a series of...

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2026/04/12

The provided sources detail a series of interviews with historian Serhii Plokhy regarding the deep-seated origins and escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. He argues that Vladimir Putin operates as a dictator driven by 19th-century imperial ideologies, viewing Ukrainians and Russians as a single people to justify his aggression. The discussion highlights how the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the subsequent conflict in the Donbas were met with a Western policy of appeasement similar to that of the

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730: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,...

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2026/04/11

STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-20261970 HILTON LVWhile the sources do not specifically cite a current price of exactly $8 per gallon, they describe a global energy landscape where prices are rapidly approaching or exceeding that mark. In Tokyo, for instance, gasoline prices were approaching $9 a gallon before government subsidies brought the cost down to $4.50. In Europe, costs are also extreme, with prices exceeding 2.20 euro per liter in Berlin and

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