Hardcore HistoryJanuary 28, 2000

Show 28 Ghosts Of The Ostfront Ii

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Blood Red Snow

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“One was called blood-red snow from a German soldier. Another was called Through the Maelstrom by a Russian soldier.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Stalin's orders and consequences

For: Readers interested in military history and personal narratives of war

Key quote: “One was called blood-red snow from a German soldier.”

The host mentions 'Blood Red Snow' to illustrate the personal impact of totalitarian regimes on soldiers and their families. The book provides a poignant perspective from a German soldier whose father suffered under such a regime, paralleling the experiences of a Russian soldier discussed in the segment.

ASIN: B011T7OTA4

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Through the Maelstrom

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“One was called blood-red snow from a German soldier. Another was called Through the Maelstrom by a Russian soldier.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Soviet soldiers and trauma

For: Readers interested in military history and personal narratives of war

Key quote: “It was an almost identical story to what Boris Gorbachevsky wrote and through the maelstrom when his father arrived back home after years in a Russian gulag.”

The host mentions 'Through the Maelstrom' to highlight the personal experiences of soldiers who had to fight for regimes that had devastated their families. This book, alongside another, illustrates the emotional turmoil faced by these individuals, emphasizing the brutal reality of their circumstances.

ASIN: B01BJBS2Z8

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Vasily Grossman

“The extreme violence of totalitarian systems proved able to paralyze the human spirit through whole continents.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: totalitarian systems and obedience

For: Readers interested in psychology, history, and ethics

Key quote: “As Russian author Vasily Grossman has said, quote, The extreme violence of totalitarian systems proved able to paralyze the human spirit through whole continents.”

The host references Vasily Grossman to illustrate the profound impact of totalitarian regimes on human behavior and morality. Grossman's insights highlight how extreme violence can paralyze the human spirit, leading individuals to commit acts they might otherwise resist.

ASIN: B0F7G427YD

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Kallancourt's grim account of 1812

“German generals at the front are rereading Kallancourt's grim account of 1812, which had a weighty influence at this critical time in 1941.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: German generals' concerns

For: Historians and military strategists

Key quote: “Most of the commanders are now asking, when are we going to stop? They remembered what happened to Napoleon's army.”

The host discusses how German generals during World War II were influenced by historical accounts of past military failures, particularly referencing Kallancourt's book on Napoleon's campaign in 1812. This book served as a cautionary tale for the commanders who were facing similar challenges in the harsh Russian winter.

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Stalingrad

Anthony Beaver

“Author Anthony Beaver writes about Hitler's belief regarding the winter campaign in Russia, referencing the historical context of the Battle of Stalingrad.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Hitler's declaration of war

For: History enthusiasts and students of World War II

Key quote: “Hitler was convinced that if his troops held out through the winter, they would break the historical curse on the invaders of Russia.”

The host mentions 'Stalingrad' to highlight the significant turning point in World War II and the immense human suffering associated with the battle. Anthony Beaver's insights are used to illustrate Hitler's miscalculations regarding the Eastern Front and the consequences of his decisions.

ASIN: 9655644553

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Ghosts of the Ostfront

“The excerpt mentions 'Ghosts of the Ostfront' in relation to the discussion about the Eastern Front and the battles during World War II.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Eastern Front in WWII

For: History enthusiasts and students of World War II

Key quote: “Coming up in the next installment in this series, the famous Battle of Stalingrad, maybe the worst battle in terms of human suffering in all history, also the creator of the majority of those Soviets.”

The host mentions 'Ghosts of the Ostfront' to highlight the significant events and battles on the Eastern Front during World War II. This book provides a detailed account of the human suffering and strategic decisions made during this critical period.

ASIN: B0GFYM6CQR

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