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The History of the Twentieth Century

Mark Painter
World War II
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Union
Stalingrad
Japan
Nazi Germany
Operation Overlord
Germany
Manhattan Project
Winston Churchill
Pearl Harbor
Holocaust
German Army
Normandy
United States
Siege Of Leningrad
Operation Barbarossa
Hollywood
Vannevar Bush
J. Robert Oppenheimer

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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On October 20, 1944, Douglas MacArthur made good on his famous promise.

Bernard Montgomery proposed a risky operation that just might have allowed the Allies to break through the German defensive line. Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler was planning a risky operation of his own.

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The Western Allied advance in August 1944 was breathtaking, but it stopped short at the German border as the German Army rebuilt its defenses and Allied supply lines became strained to the limit.

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By 1944, a German defeat seemed inevitable. In August, Romania defected from the Axis and joined the Allies. Within weeks, Bulgaria followed suit, while Finland agreed to an armistice with the USSR. This left Hungary as Germany's sole remaining ally ... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Most comprehensive review of the 21st Century

    Hands down one of the best podcasts I’ve listened too. Comprehensively covers the century from military, political, scientific and cultural perspectives, showing how each of those intermingle. I’ve recently travelled to some museums as part of my euro trip and was pleasantly surprised how much context this provided me.

    Couldn’t recommend a better podcast for people who want to know more about history!!

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    5
    Multiplayer plz
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fantastic info

    I was hesitant at first but it’s absolutely grown on me. The information is thorough and the host reminds me of an old prof I had if he started up his on podcast in his home.

    This is a gem. And I adore the “oh and one more thing” tidbits at the end.

    Great job! I will happily continue. I’m midway through season 2 now.

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    5
    ‘AlloCanada
    Canada2 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Detailed and clearly mountains of passion behind its creation. Could not recommend more, Thank you Mr. Painter!

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    5
    Fembotgrrl
    United States2 months ago
  • Details, context and personality

    Mark Painter is a treasure. Best history podcaster around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wedg hi lgsf
    United States3 months ago
  • Exceptional

    Borges wrote a short story of a map so accurate that it was the size of the real place.

    At times it seems that going through the 20th Century will take Mark a century itself but I am in no rush to end. I am enjoying the ride.

    If you are new and feel overwhelmed start small. Choose the episodes related to the invention of the Airplane, the Russo-Japanese War or any other one that interests you: you are also in no rush.

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    Pindarix
    Argentina4 months ago

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Many appreciate the balance of military history with social and cultural episodes and the way complex events are made accessible.
Listeners praise the show for deep, comprehensive history with wide topic coverage and engaging narration.
Fans note the host's clear, measured delivery and occasional humor as a strength.

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#145
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#203
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#143
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#165
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#67
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