In this episode, we explain how Adolf Hitler used Germany’s economic collapse and public fear to gain mass support. We break down the political steps that legally brought him into power.

In this episode, we explain how Hitler’s early attempt to overthrow the German government quickly unraveled. We walk through the mistakes and resistance that caused the coup to collapse within days.

In this episode, we examine how Verdun showcased the deadly efficiency of industrialized war. We discuss artillery, logistics, and tactics that amplified destruction on an unimaginable scale.

In this episode, we examine how Adolf Hitler’s rejection as an artist influenced his worldview and ambitions. In this episode, we trace how personal failure combined with political instability enabled his rise to power.

In this episode, we walk through Germany’s famous Schlieffen Plan and its goal of rapid victory. In this episode, we examine the miscalculations that caused it to collapse.

In this episode, we explain how Spain turned into a live-fire experiment for modern warfare before World War II began. In this episode, we connect early bombings, foreign involvement, and new tactics to what followed across Europe.

In this episode, we explore the assassination that ignited long-standing tensions among European empires. In this episode, we explain how those tensions exploded into World War I.

In this episode, we explain how purges, secret police, and labor camps were used to maintain absolute control. In this episode, we break down how fear became a governing tool across the Soviet Union.