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The Rest Is HistoryHistory's Biggest Questions with Dan CarlinMay 12, 2022

184. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 2)

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Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you prefer to have a samurai, a Viking or a Spartan as your bodyguard? Tom and Dominic are joined by Hardcore History's Dan Carlin for a second episode to tackle the biggest questions in history. 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 Producers: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport *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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“The speaker reflects on being influenced by Hackett's book, which speculates on a Warsaw Pact-NATO war in Europe and its chilling consequences.”

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For: Individuals interested in Cold War history and military strategy.
Key quote: “I think I was over-influenced by General Sir John Hackett's The Third World War.”
The host mentions 'The Third World War' to illustrate the chilling possibilities of a NATO-Warsaw Pact conflict, reflecting on how such scenarios resonate with current geopolitical tensions. The book serves as a lens through which to examine the ideological and military dynamics of the Cold War era and their implications today.
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