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The History of the Twentieth Century

Mark Painter
World War II
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Operation Barbarossa
Soviet Union
Germany
United States
Adolf Hitler
Hawaii
Air Marshal Arthur Harris
Joseph Stalin
Yamamoto Isoroku
Operation Z
Coventry
Cologne
Smolensk
Franklin Roosevelt
Nazi Racism
Ukraine
Admiral Togo Heihachiro

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.

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The initial Normandy invasions were moderately successful. Casualties were lighter than feared. But D-Day was not the end; it was only the beginning.

We conclude our look at the Normandy invasion by examining events at Sword, Juno, Gold, and especially Omaha Beaches.

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In this episode we look at the Normandy amphibious landings generally, then focus on the US assault on Utah Beach.

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The Normandy landings began at dawn on June 6, 1944, but the night before three Allied airborne divisions were dropped into Normandy to help prepare the way for the amphibious landings.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • The best history podcast

    exactly what I was looking for. The episodes follow a clear chronological structure and provide a great level of detail without ever feeling overwhelming. Marc’s phrasing is very clear, and his measured speaking pace makes the content easy to follow. As a French listener, I particularly appreciate this, as it allows me to listen while multitasking without excessive cognitive load. Thank you so much, Marc.

    If you would like, I can also provide:

    •a slightly shorter version (Apple-style, very conc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valentin59240
    Francea month ago
  • Informative, thoughtful, and entertaining

    This podcast is excellent. Mr. Painter researches meticulously and has a talent for humanizing his subjects. I also enjoy his voice. I would recommend this to anyone.

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    5
    Owrbeaiet
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic and relaxing

    I have been listening to THOTTC for several years and it is and continues to be a fantastic piece of work chronicling the history of the previous century. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    5
    Saint’s little helper
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • My current favorite

    History of the 20th Century is what I went to when I ran out of Revolutions episodes. I really like both Revolutions and this one. It’s over 400 episodes in (about 30 minutes each), no ads other than an ask for donations at the end, and goes into lots of detail. We’re in 1944 right now. The podcaster is Mark Painter and he covers science and culture (including science fiction, animation, radio, aircraft design innovations, cosmology, and the development of Hollywood) as well as military and poli... more

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    5
    poludamas
    United States2 months ago
  • Entertaining and Educational

    History in a pleasantly narrative podcast. Wonderfully researched … with the occasional rabbit hole (but who can blame you). Nice work… still trying to catch up

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    5
    Horseguard
    Canada2 months ago

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The episodes offer a comprehensive exploration of 20th-century history, intertwining themes of politics, art, music, and social dynamics. Key discussions include the cultural impact of jazz and the complexities of World War II, showcasing pivotal events and figures such as Glenn Miller and Winston Churchill. The podcast is distinguished by its engaging narrative style which combines detailed research with humor, appealing to history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. It presents a nuanced understanding of historical events, highlighting less well-known aspects of the era, thus providing a thorough account that captures the intricacies of the 20th century's evolution across different domains.

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