The Cowboy Historian: World War Two Podcast: Recent Episodes
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I would like to welcome all my listeners to The Cowboy Historian: World War Two podcast, the show where we talk everything related to World War Two
In this episode, I share the history of the Germans military powerhouse from 1935 to 1945, the Wehrmacht. I talk about the meaning of the word Wehrmacht, the largest branch of the Wehrmacht, the several war crimes committed by the Germans, the modification of Germany’s troops’ oath of loyalty by the German minister of war, the neighboring activity during the war, and the invasion of the Soviet Union by the Germans on June 22, 1941. I also share some insights on the Wehrmacht participation in World War 2, the separation of the SS from the SA and the imprisonment of Adolf Hitler in 1923, and the seize of the strike force. Tune in to learn more about the Wehrmacht and its participation in World War 2.
Notable quotes
● “From 1935 to 1945, the Nazi German inner five military forces were known as the Wehrmacht.”
● “The Wehrmacht was Germany’s military powerhouse.”
● “In the early stages of World War tow, the Wehrmacht used combined arms tactics.”
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In this episode, I share the history of Kriegsmarine, the German Navy, from the year 1935 to 1945. I talk about the expansion of Kriegsmarine, the remaining ships of Kriegsmarine after World War 2. The Anglo-German Naval Agreement signed on June 18, 1935, the attack of Duchland on May 28, 1937, and the authorization of Plan Z in January 1939. I also share some insights on the beginning of The Battle of The Mediterranean in June 1940, the submarine warfare, the attack on the Soviet Union by the Germans in June 1941 and, the role of the Kriegsmarine in evacuating fleeing German citizens from Pomerania and Stettin. Tune in to learn more about Kriegsmarine and its role in the world war.
Notable Quotes
● “The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi government from 1935 to 1945.”
● “After the world war ended in 1945, the remaining ships of the Kriegsmarine were divided among the elite forced and employed for various duties.”
● “When Italy entered the war in June 1940, The Battle of The Mediterranean began.”
● “Kriegsmarine played a very important role in evacuating fleeing German citizens from Pomerania and Stettin.”
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In this episode, I share the history of the German politician and military leader Hermann Wilhelm Goring and the Luftwaffe. I talk about Goring’s background, his withdrawal from military and political concerns to acquire property and, his sentence to death by hanging. I also share some insights on the Luftwaffe in World War 2, the secret airfield in Lipetsk in 1924, the establishment of the Reich aviation ministry in April 1933, the construction of the Ural bomber in may 1934 and, the struggle of acquiring materials to rebuild Luftwaffe. Tune in to learn more about Hermann Goring and the Luftwaffe.
Notable quotes
● “Hermann Wilhelm Goring was a German politician, military leader, and war criminal.”
● “Hitler named Goring as his successor and deputy in all his duties in September 1934.”
● “The Luftwaffe was abolished in 1946 when the Germans were defeated.”
● “The Reich aviation was responsible for developing airplanes.”
● “By 1939, the Luftwaffe was no more equipped for a strategic bombing campaign.”
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In this episode, I share the history of the Gestapo. I talk about Hitler achieving his goal on January 30, 1933, the challenges of unemployment, the federal presidential republic government, the Gestapo mandate in 1936, the strategy of Gestapo summarized by a former Gestapo legal affairs chief, the mass deportation of European Jews by Gestapo and, the assassinations done by Gestapo. I also share some insights on the threatening of Hitler’s political power by SA’s independence, the detaining and killing of people regarded as enemies of the state and, the treaty of Versailles signed on June 23, 1919. Tune in to learn more on the history of Gestapo and Wilson’s 14 points.
Notable quotes
● “The government’s 1936 Gestapo law effectively elevates Gestapo to supremacy by functioning free of court oversite.”
● “German’s Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, ordered a series of extrajudicial executions to solidify his power.”
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In this episode, I share the history of Anton Drexler and how he influenced Hitler’s political success. I talk about Anton Drexler’s background story, the Drexler’s movement. The new political party Drexler founded in January 1919, the ordering of Hitler to influence other troops into the DAP, his first address to the DAP, Hiler’s resigning from the DAP party on July 11, 1921, and how he came back and became the party’s supreme leader. I also share the history of Hitler’s coup plot in 1922, his appointment as the leader of the Nazi party as chancellor of Germany in January 1933 and, the German economic catastrophe. Tune in to learn more about Anton Drexler and Aldof Hitler.
Notable quotes
● “Like other organizations, the DAP supported the concept that the German should become a united community rather than a society of split by class and party lines, through profits sharing rather than socialization.”
● “The DAP did not mean to make itself known. The meetings were kept secret with speakers debating what they believe about the current state of Germany.”
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In this episode, I talk about the background history of the Adolf Hitlers family and how they relocated to Germany. I share some insights on Hitler’s father, Alois Hitler, the meaning of the name Hitler, the relocation of the family to Germany, the schooling of Adolf Hitler, the Hitler’s brother who died of Measles, the fighting of Hitler and his father, and the death of his mother. I also explain the hustle of Hitler after his mother’s death, his antisemitism, the relocation to Munich, his battle in the army, and his political reign. Tune in to learn more about Adolf Hitler’s family and how he rose to power.
Notable quotes
● “Three siblings of Hitler, Gustav, Ida and, Otto, died during their early childhood.”
● “In 1905, Hitler left school without further training goals or definite intentions for any profession after repeating his final examination.”
● “August Kubizek, Hitler’s acquaintance, said that Hitler before he left Linz, was a proven antisemitic.”
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The 7 part, season one of The Cowboy Historian: World War Two Podcast is coming to your favorite podcast listening app on February 14th.
In this Preview Episode, you'll hear what will be talked about on each episode of the season
Season One will be about Hitler and the German Military, Learn about where it all started for Hitler and his military, and how it all ends for Hitler
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This is an announcement of what to expect to come, it'll be bigger and better then ever before
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The battle of the bulge is ramping up
Soldiers of the allies are trying to hold of an offensive from the Germans
This German offensive is the Germans last attempt at gaining back land and the final chance for a chance at victory
Can the allies stop the German offensive, or will the Germans prove to be too strong?
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War has waged on for what seemed like a long time
Listen how the allies, low on men and supplies, fought Germany
This was Germany's chance to gain back lost ground and gain back momentum in the war
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Japan had a strategic plan, attacking the United States in Hawaii.
Will Japan accomplish the attack, or are they just waking up a giant.
Join me as we talk about japans attack on the United States, which is called Pearl Harbour
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With the leadup to the battle done, it's time
Time for the battle of midway
Listen while I go over the battle of midway
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The great battle of midway is on its way, nothing will be able to stop the battle from happening
Both sides try to prepare the best they can to be the prevailing country
one thing is for sure, it's going to be hell with lots of casualties
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With all the preparation, the tricks, and all the troops awaiting battle, The day has come, for the first to head into danger
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The plan for the Normandy landings was in place, but lots of deception on the allies part was needed to trick the Germans.
Crossing the channel, preparation was needed, and the right conditions was needed, as the men await for the day of the invasion.
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It took years to plan the Normandy Landing.
This is the beginning, where all the planning was done, for the greatest invasion to take back europe
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The allies had been pushed out of Europe, now the allies needed to get a foothold back into Europe.
The Canadian military is apart of the massive operation, getting to attack Juno Beach to do their part in getting Europe back.
The Canadians weren't the only ones to try and break into Europe that day, but the brave Canadian soldiers helped with putting their lives on the line that day.
Can the Canadians help the allies break into Europe?
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For the allies, the war was going badly.
Germany was conquering lands vast and wide, the allies needed a way into continental Europe.
Dieppe was a way to test amphibious assaults' that would later help with D Day.
Can the allies successfully take Dieppe in a hit and run raid, or get destroyed by the might of the Germany army
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German have armour divisions, pushing the allies to the sea.
Surrounded, outnumbered, outgunned, no hopes of fighting and winning.
What do the allies do?
Start the biggest military evacuation.
One Question remains, can the allies save their troops from destruction before the German forces reach them?
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