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The Rest Is HistoryMay 5, 2022

182. Operation Barbarossa

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And the whole point about Barbarossa is that this is supposed to be a war of annihilation in three months max.

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What military parallels does Putin's invasion of Ukraine have with Hitler's attempt to invade the Soviet Union? On today's pod Tom and Dominic are joined by historian - and brother of Tom - James Holland to discuss Operation Barbarossa and the Nazi invasion of 1941, whether it was doomed to fail, and the role it played in the escalation of the Holocaust. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to our sister podcast, We Have Ways Of Making You Talk, and check out their Second World War festival that's taking place in July by going to wehavewaysfest.co.uk Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Stalingrad
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Best for History enthusiasts and military strategistsOften cited around German military logistics

“Ian McGregor has a new book coming out this summer about Stalingrad, which is described as terrific and very, very good.”

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For: History enthusiasts and military strategists
Key quote: “And the whole point about Barbarossa is that this is supposed to be a war of annihilation in three months max.”
The host mentions 'Stalingrad' to highlight the logistical challenges faced by the German army during World War II, particularly in the context of their invasion of the Soviet Union. This reference serves to draw parallels between historical military strategies and contemporary military assessments, emphasizing the importance of logistics in warfare.
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