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Explaining History

How do we make sense of the modern world? We find the answers in the history of the 20th Century.For over a decade, The Explaining History Podcast has been the guide for curious minds. Host Nick Shepley and expert guests break down the world wars, the Cold War, and the rise and fall of ideologies into concise, 25-minute episodes.This isn"t a dry lecture. It"s a critical, narrative-driven conversation that connects the past to your present.Perfect for students, history buffs, and anyone who wants to

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26:10

Black Americans and Civil Rights in 1945

Explaining History ·

2017/08/06

The Second World War had a dramatic impact on the civil rights struggle, but as a new era in the battle for equality and justice for Black Americans dawned, deep prejudices and entrenched inequality existed. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:01

Adenauer, Schumacher and West German De-Nazification:...

Explaining History ·

2017/08/03

Konrad Adenauer, the first Chancellor of West Germany attempted to suppress the memory of the Holocaust in the new republic. His political opponent, Kurt Schumacher of the SPD was determined to bring the crimes of the Nazis in to the open, but there was little popular appetite for such honesty. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:44

Operation Sealion and the Battle of Britain Part One

Explaining History ·

2017/08/03

Following the devastating defeat of France, Hitler turned his eyes to Britain, the last obstacle in his conquest of the west. Poor planning and a failure to understand Britain's strengths contributed to a wildly unrealistic approach to defeating and occupying the island nation. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:10

Sacco and Vanzetti Part Two

Explaining History ·

2017/08/01

The second part of the discussion on Sacco and Vanzetti, based on Eric Foner's 1977 essay 'The Men and the Symbols' Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:17

The Young Turk Revolt 1908

Explaining History ·

2017/08/01

After decades of decline and gradual European encroachment into the Ottoman Empire, disaffected and angry army officers staged a revolt in 1908, forcing the Sultan Abdulhamid II to accept the reinstatement of a reformist constitution. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:56

LLoyd George and the British Empire delegation in...

Explaining History ·

2017/07/31

British Prime Minister David Lloyd George led the British delegation and also those of the British empire dominions who had fought in the First World War at the Paris Peace Conference. The shrewd political operator and outsider was determined to enhance the power of the British Empire. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:31

Britain, America and the aftermath of Dunkirk

Explaining History ·

2017/07/30

Following the military disaster of the fall of France and the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from France, Churchill waited for Hitler's next move and hoped for assistance from the USA Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:06

The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial 1920-1927

Explaining History ·

2017/07/28

The politically motivated trial of Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti is examined in depth here, courtesy of Eric Foner's 1977 essay The Men and the Symbols. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:59

America, Palestine and Jewish Immigration 1945-48

Explaining History ·

2017/07/27

At the end of the Second World War an American survey of Jewish survivors in Europe recommended mass Jewish immigration into Palestine. President Harry Truman embraced the study partly out of idealism, but also with his own calculating political considerations, knowing the existing levels of anti Semitism in America. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:20

The Fall of France Part One

Explaining History ·

2017/07/25

A series of disastrous miscalculations led the French Army and the British Expeditionary Force to fall into the German Army's trap in 1940. The fall of France was Hitler's greatest military triumph but was in large part the result of allied mistakes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:07

Journalists and the Spanish Civil War

Explaining History ·

2017/07/25

The conflict in Spain attracted writers and correspondents from around the world and excited passions among their readers in Europe and America. Many were openly partisan in favour of the republic and saw Spain as the world's last chance to stop fascism Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:31

Georges Clemenceau and the Paris Peace Conference 1919

Explaining History ·

2017/07/23

By the end of the First World War, French Prime Minister Clemenceau knew that France's security relied on maintaining an Anglo American alliance with France to keep the war ravaged country safe from Germany. However, the chances of achieving this dwindled week by week. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:21

Hitler, Franco and the Spanish Civil War

Explaining History ·

2017/07/23

The election of a left wing Popular Front government in Spain triggered a coup by rebel generals against the Second Spanish Republic. Hitler and Mussolini's intervention in the guise of a massive airlift across the Straits of Gibraltar saved Franco's coup and doomed the republic. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:05

Mao'hird Front 1964-1980

Explaining History ·

2017/07/18

Following the disaster of the Great Leap Forward and during Mao's attempts at reclaiming his power, a vast new initiative to defend western China was launched. The Third Front proved to be the most costly misallocation of public resources in 20th Century history. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:51

Hitler's Invasion of Norway: April 1940

Explaining History ·

2017/07/16

Chaos, incompetence and poor intelligence by the British and French handed Hitler an easy victory in Norway, seizing a vital source of raw materials. The loss of Norway showed Britain had a long learning curve ahead. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:41

War Reporting on the Western Front 1914-15

Explaining History ·

2017/07/13

Initially, all sides in the First World War were wary and suspicious of journalists, fearing they would give away vital intelligence or impede the progress of the war. Later, as the conflict dragged on, politicians in Britain, but not British generals, began to see the propaganda value of journalism. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:39

Woodrow Wilson and the Paris Peace Conference 1919

Explaining History ·

2017/07/11

In December 1918 US president Woodrow Wilson set sail for Europe to build a lasting peace after four years of devastating war. The principled but often dogmatic Wilson wanted to create a more democratic world, but one geared towards America's economic interests. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:44

Churchill's 'Fight Them On The Beaches' Speech June 1940

Explaining History ·

2017/07/11

Expecting to report to the House of Commons a terrible military disaster, Winston Churchill on June 4th 1940, gave the most important speech of his career and the most famous speech of the 20th Century. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:36

China in 1945

Explaining History ·

2017/07/09

After eight years of devastating war with Japan, China found an uncertain peace in the summer of 1945, which would soon come crashing down. The civil war between the Nationalists and Communists was temporarily suspended, but intervention from the USA and the USSR gave both sides the resources to resume the conflict.Please support Explaining History via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=763386&utm_campaign=creatorshare2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Become a member at

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27:32

Churchill and Roosevelt 1939-1940

Explaining History ·

2017/07/09

In 1939 American diplomats were certain that Britain and France faced defeat and Roosevelt would have to play the role of peace broker. A new prime minister in 1940, Winston Churchill, spoke the language of defiance and struggle that impressed the US president and was key in securing American aid. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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