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Hardcore HistoryFebruary 13, 2000
Show 42 5 Extra Logical Insanity
Book mentions
3 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
“A lot of them are entitled, you know, U.S. Army Air Corps interrogation. They wanted to know how the bombing worked.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: strategic bombing effectiveness
For: Historians and military strategy enthusiasts
Key quote: “Much of the stuff you'll go read from Richard Overry's got a new book.”
The host discusses the significance of interrogating German officials post-World War II to understand the impact of strategic bombing. He references the book 'U.S. Army Air Corps interrogation' to highlight the data gathered from these interrogations, which challenges previous assumptions about the effectiveness of bombing campaigns.
ASIN: N/A
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“There's a lot of economic historians writing now, too, who look at this with a much more of, let's say, an accountant's eye for the numbers, right? You got Neil Ferguson writing. You got Adam 2's writing.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: strategic bombing in WWII
For: Historians and military strategy enthusiasts
Key quote: “If you're going to lose a certain number of people in a war, achieve something.”
The host discusses the effectiveness and moral implications of strategic bombing during World War II, contrasting it with the casualties of World War I. They reference 'The Second World War' to highlight the evolution of military strategy and the controversial nature of wartime decisions.
ASIN: N/A
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Hell to Pay
James Michener
“The author discusses a letter at the end of 'Hell to Pay' written by James Michener, which explains his reticence at speaking against the dropping of atomic bombs.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: atomic bomb usage debate
For: Historians and military strategy enthusiasts
Key quote: “A recent work called Hell to Pay, which is about the invasion of Japan and the cost and all this stuff.”
The host mentions 'Hell to Pay' to highlight the complexities surrounding the use of the atomic bomb and the Japanese military's preparations for a potential invasion. The book provides detailed evidence from Japanese archives, emphasizing the nuanced perspectives on the morality and necessity of dropping the bomb.
ASIN: B006DO92R4
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