The History of the Cold War Podcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff examines the origins of Cold War 2.0 from the perspective of the West and East. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the Russian-Ukrainian War, speculates on the downed Predator Drone, the ramifications of the proposed China Peace Agreement in Europe and the Middle East, the potential Tik-Tok ban in the United States and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine the life of Allen Dulles and the forces that influenced his management of the CIA in the 1950s. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the Russo Ukraine War - including the current state, politics, force generation and more. Then he spends some time talking about the past year of the war - what he has learned about Modern Warfare and brings perspectives from past military thinkers, and finishes by touching on the current movement in East Asia, including a prediction that China will invade Taiwan in the near future. To Listen to the full Episode: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Jeff reviews the 2022 Cold War Aviation film, Devotion, starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell and Directed by JD Dillard. Jeff Discusses why he choose the film, the Cold War Connection, juxtaposes the film with Top Gun Maverick and more. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current State of the War in Ukraine, Convicts in the Wagner Group, Taiwan Invasion Scenarios, India's motivation in Cold War 2.0, and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Find the War Game PDF Here: https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/publication/230109_Cancian_FirstBattle_NextWar.pdf?WdEUwJYWIySMPIr3ivhFolxC_gZQuSOQ

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the Current State of the Ukrainian War, Putin's difficulty recruiting, Xi meeting MBS in Saudi Arabia, the rising tide of authoritarianism in the West and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Jeff discusses the past year in the podcast, discusses Cold War 2.0, talks about YouTube Channel, answers mailbag comment/questions, and for Patreon Listeners talks about 2023. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the war, talks about historical comparisons for Ukraine's current circumstances, Xi's consolidation of power, Biden's relationship with Saudi Arabia and more. Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore a high level examination of the CIA's operations in the early Cold War and its impact on the Cold War. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode: Jeff discusses the current state of the Russo - Ukrainian War, the Azerbaijan - Armenian conflict, the 20th peoples Congress, the Iranian Women's protest and more. For the Full Episode join us at: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the Eisenhower presidency and what it meant for the Cold War and American history. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full episode: Jeff discusses the Ukrainian Offensive, the Possibility of a Russian Nuclear Response, Russia Buying arms from North Korea, China's doubts about Russia, an opportunistic Saudi Arabia and more. To get the full episode, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the causes of Western Europe's explosive economic growth in the 1950s in contrast to the sluggish growth of Communist regimes across Eastern Europe. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Wagner Group Recruiting, the Brittney Griner prisoner swap, Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and more, then finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine KGB operations from 1950-1960 focusing on operations in the developing world and against the United States. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode Jeff will Discuss the war in Europe, Nato Meetings, the passing of Shinzo Abe, the meeting of Biden and MBS, threats in Space and finishes with Advisor Roundup. For the full episode join us at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Out of all these Communist regimes the STASI or East German ministry for State Security grew to become the largest and most highly organized secret service in history - even in comparison to the feared KGB. Granted the KGB was larger but the STASI over the course of the Cold War became a much more extensive and elaborate security service. Eclipsing even the feared Gestapo of Nazi Germany. Join us for this episode as we examine The STASI.

For the Full Episode Jeff discusses the Current State of the War, Russians making progress, Russian Propaganda, US re-clarifying Taiwan, Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia and more. Link To become a Patreon Subscriber: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Link to the Website: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/

In this episode we examine West Germany in contrast to East Germany 1950-1960. We will discuss the West German economic miracle, Germany's membership in NATO and its integration with the rest of western Europe. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

For the Full Episode Jeff and Dave discuss the current state of the Ukrainian War, China's challenge to the Global Economic Order, the Advisor Run Down, the death of the tank and more. Join us for the full episode at www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine East Germany politically, economically and socially during the 1950s and in relation to West Germany. Additionally, we examine the first half of the Berlin crisis. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Join Jeff and Dave as we discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For this Short version of Cold War 2.0 Jeff gives an update on the war as it currently stands with some analysis. For the full episode on patreon, Jeff goes in depth into the possible use of Nuclear Weapons, current Air War, Russia's Logistical Problems and more. Want the full Cold War 2.0 episode with personal opinions and in-depth analysis, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the early political history of the Warsaw Pact and its military posture and capabilities from the period of roughly 1955-1968 For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Join Jeff and Dave as we discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Jeff goes in depth into the history of the relationship of the two countries. For the full episode please join us at: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine the situation of Eastern Europe as a part of the Soviet Empire and its context in the early Cold War. We examine the region as a whole and some of its various regimes during the period.

In this episode we examine the conclusion of the Hungarian Revolution. We explain the Soviet decision to use military force and its consequences for Hungary and the wider Cold War.

In this episode we will examine the early days of the Hungarian Revolution. We will also examine the US initial response and the perspective of both the Hungarians and Soviets on the early Revolution.

Join Jeff and Dave as they recap their first 6 years podcasting, Examine their top episodes, and more. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we explore the events leading up to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. We examine Hungary's role in the second World War and how it became a Socalist state following the Second World War under the leadership of Matyas Rakosi.

Jeff and Dave Review the 1998 Documentary CNN Cold War Episode 1 - Comrades produced by Jeremy Isaacs and Pat Mitchell. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh. Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Jeff and Dave review the 2013 Documentary Khrushchev Does America by Tim Toidze. Per IMBD: The story of the unconditional, no-holds-barred tour of America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, leader of World Communism and America's arch nemesis, during 13 sun-filled days in the fall of 1959. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode we examine the Destalinization's impact on the Soviet economy and society. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Jeff and Dave discuss the Russian film AK-47 released in 2020 and directed by Konstantin Buslov. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we explore the events the lead up to the East German uprising. We examine how and why it happened and what it meant in context to the Cold War.

In this episode, we examine the life of Nikita Khrushchev and his rise from poverty to become the leader of the Soviet Union. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Jeff discuss positive and negative comments he has received about the podcast over the years from listeners reaching out via email, social media or the Survey. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine events in the Soviet Union from 1953-1960 and events during the Cold War from the Soviet perspective during the same period. We examine the power struggle after the death of Stalin and significant economic, social and political challenges the Soviet Union faced and how Khrushchev attempted to meet those challenges.

Please join Jeff and Dave for our Movie Review Episode of the 1936 Soviet Film The Circus directed by Grigori Aleksandrov and stars the famous soviet actress Lyubov Orlova. The Romantic Comedy deals with the issue of Race and juxtaposes the Western Position versus the Soviet Union.

In this episode, we examine the life of Philip Randolph and his role in shaping the early Civil Rights movement. We examine his humble beginnings, his leadership of the Brother Hood of Sleeping Car Porters, his influence on Civil Rights in the 1930s and 1940s, along his decline from influence and marginalization. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the life of WEB Du Bois one of the Civil Rights leaders of the early Cold War era. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the Civil Rights Movement 1950-1960. We cover the effect of the Civil rights movement on US foreign policy, the major events of the period, and how the Eisenhower administration addressed the issue. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine how the New Deal and the Second World II shaped the early Civil Rights Movement. We examine the decline of scientific racism and how World War II restructured American Society and the international order. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine what racism looked like in the rest of the United States outside of the south. We examine red-lining and US housing policy that built a virtual system of segregation in the rest of the United States. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw Remember to include hotcw for a free month for you and to help out the show. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the Jim Crow social system explaining the various social customs and aspects of the system. We look at how segregation operated in practice and legal and extra-legal ways in which the system was enforced. Please check out our sponsor for this episode and get one month free at The Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hotcw For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the failure of reconstruction and the rise of the Jim Crow legal and social system in the South. We examine the forces that brought about an end to reconstruction and how these forces worked together to create a new social system in the South. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Join Jeff and Dave as they look back on 2020 and look ahead to 2021, Including what are Jeff's favorite episodes in the past year and what is he most excited about for the podcast in the future. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the origin and structure of racism in America. How did racism develop in America and the west and what did it look like in the early Cold War. We examine how the development of slavery led to anti-black racism in the United States and how scientific thought about race changed America's perception on race relations over time. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we provide clarification and explanation around our upcoming series of episodes for the Civil Rights Movement For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we examine the influence the Cold War had on James Bond and Bond's influence on the wider Cold War culture.

Jeff discuss negative comments he has received about the podcast over the years.

Please join us for the pub quiz on the time period of 1945-50 of the Cold War, you can follow along by listening or if you're looking for an interactive, scored version of the quiz you can click on the link below. You can find the scored version here: https://www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/quiz/coldwarquiz1945-50/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Please join us for the pub quiz on the Korean War, you can follow along by listening or if you're looking for an interactive, scored version of the quiz you can click on the link below. You can find the scored version here: https://www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/quiz/korean-war-quiz/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Join us for our Game Review of the popular Cold War board and video game Twilight Struggle. Jeff gives his opinions on the game play, challenge level, and how faithful it is to actual Cold War history. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Please join us for the pub quiz on McCarthyism, you can follow along by listening or if you're looking for an interactive, scored version of the quiz you can click on the link below. You can find the scored version here: https://www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/quiz/mccarthyquiz/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

Please join us for our movie review of Good Night and Good Luck. The 2005 historical drama directed by George Clooney, centered on Edward R. Murrow's confrontation of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Our Podcast Sponsor for the Episode: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nicholas-macgrory/the-greatest-story-ever-told For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we explore the consequences of McCarthyism on American Society and the Cold War and its lasting effects on the United States. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode, we examine the life and career of Senator McCarthy one of America's greatest rises and falls in political history. We examine his spectacular rise to power, we explore the truth to his accusations and his fall into oblivion, alcoholism, and death. Check out our sponsor podcast Physical Attraction here: http://www.physicalattraction.libsyn.com/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode, we examine McCarthyism's effect on Hollywood and the media. We look at the HUAC hearings on Hollywood, the effects of the blacklists and labor relations leading up the hearings on Hollywood. Check out our sponsor podcast The American History podcast here: http://theamericanhistorypodcast.com/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode, we examine two of the major trials of the period the Hiss hearings and trials and that of the Rosenbergs. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode we examine the role that civil society took in shaping McCarthyism. Examining how it affected peoples day to day lives and the social institutions behind the movement. Check out our sponsor podcast History or His Story podcast here: https://historyorhisstory.com/ For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode, we look at the role of the American government both at the federal and local levels in shaping McCarthyism. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldwarpodcast/

In this episode, we examine the growth of Marxist parties in the United States and the role these parties played in the early Cold War and the US government's crackdown on the American Communist party during McCarthyism. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we outline Mccarthyism, talking about the movement's major players, events and consequences for the Cold War and the United States specifically. For pictures for this episode and more go to our website at: https://www.historyofthecoldwarpodcast.com/ Want to skip the ads and get right to the content, become a patreon subscriber here: https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpodcast

In this episode, we explore the complex and fascinating history of Tibet in the early Cold War. We explore China's history with Tibet and its desire to incorporate Tibet into China. We also examine India's complex relationship with China over Tibet and the CIA's attempt to build an insurgency in the region.

In this episode, we examine the life of Chinese Marshal Peng Dehuai. The overall Commander of Communist forces in the Korean War.

Jeff and Dave discuss the 2016 Korean action film Operation Chromite directed by John H. Lee and starring Lee Jung-jae, Lee Beom-soo, and Liam Neeson.

In this episode, we provide a quick review and background to the life and importance of General MacArthur to the events of the early Cold War

In this episode, we review the life of Kim Il Sung the leader of North Korea during the Cold War. We briefly examine his early life, his rise to power and the rule of his nation. 1946-1994

In this episode, we examine the life and the political career of Syngman Rhee the first president of South Korea. We look at his early life as a revolutionary, his political leadership of South Korea during the early Cold War and his fall from power in 1960.

In this episode, we chart the development of the two different Korean society after the Korean war from 1953-1960. We look at their political, economic and social development during the period and the contrast between the two societies.

Jeff interviews Micheal Reiter and John Murphy of the movie Agents Unknown. What was it like to make the film? What makes Agents Unknown different from other Vietnam era documentary films? What do the film makers hope to accomplish with this documentary? Mike and John discuss these questions and more. Get to know more about the film from the links below: www.agentsunknown.com twitter: agentsunknown00 Amazon US (shortened links): http://a.co/d/h26nEMy Amazon UK (shortened links): http://tinyurl.com/y23k62np Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/488578/agents_unknown Pluto TV: https://pluto.tv VUDU (available soon): https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/home Top 10 Films review: https://www.top10films.co.uk/52907-review-agents-unknown-may-alter-your-perception-of-the-vietnam-war/ links accurate as of 10/14/19

Jeff and Dave discuss the American Korean War Film Pork Chop Hill directed by Lewis Milestone. The film focuses on the trench warfare in the later Korean War and gives Jeff a good backdrop to discuss that phase of the war.

Jeff and Dave discuss the 1954 american film The Bridges at Toko Ri directed by Mark Robson

In this episode, we review the maritime aspect of the Korean war. We examine the different roles Navies performed during the war and how the Korean War influenced thoughts around Naval power in the decades to come.

In this episode, we review the end of the air war in Korea. We examine the effectiveness of the strategic and political bombing campaign against North Korea in the final year of the war. We also review technological developments to come out of the air war in Korea and the war's influence on the American air war strategy in the wider Cold War.

In this episode, we review the surprise introduction of the MIG 15 and the battle for air superiority in the new jet age. The US Air force attempts to stop the flow of supplies and reinforcements south and switches to night bombing after heavy losses. The air force also faces HR issues as a result of the war longer than expected.

In this episode, we review the early air war in Korea from June to November 1950. We examine US air force strategy before the war, the air force's strained relations with the Army and Navy, along the with challenges the air forced faced in the opening months of the war.

Jeff and Dave review the 2004 South Korean film Tae Guk Gi : The Brotherhood of War by Kang Je - Gyu

In this episode, we review the last year of the war in Korea. How both sides attempted to influence the armistice talks through military actions. We also examine the accusation that the United States used biological weapons, the final negotiations of the war and the consequences of the war on the wider Cold War and our lives today.

In this episode, we explore China's last offensive to win the war and the opening of negotiations between the UN forces and the Communists. We also examine the contentious issue of POWs and how the issue extended the war.

In this episode, we examine the fall of MacArthur and the rise of General Matthew Ridgway. We explore the events of the Korean War in the Spring of 1951 through their inverse relationship. Reviewing the change to us strategy in the period, China's failed to push to win and the US counterattack to retake Seoul. Additionally, we cover the US political and social upheaval caused by the sack of MacArthur and its minor constitutional crisis.

This episode we examine China's decision to take a series of gambles in response to the US. First Mao gambles on entry into the war, shocking the Americans and pushing them back to the 38th, followed by Mao's gamble that the weight of Chinese forces could push the Americans off the Korean Penisula.

In this episode, we examine MacArthur's gamble at Inchon and the reversal of UN fortunes from retreat and defeat to attack and victory. We also examine the US decision to invade North Korea.

This episode we examine the opening moves of the Korean War. The US enters the war and brings the issue to the United Nations. While North Korea attempts a Blitzkrieg campaign to win the war before the US arrives in sizeable numbers to stop them.

In this episode, we examine the question of who started the Korean War. Was it a clever trap laid by the Americans to justify defense spending in the Cold War? A CIA backed plot that went wrong or a series of mistakes and musculation by the superpowers which resulted in war?

Re-Recorded. Join us as we began our examination of the Korean War. In this episode, we outline a brief history of Korea leading up to the outbreak of the Korean War. We also examine how the failed US occupation contributed to the origins of the war.

Jeff and Dave review the 1959 film On the Beach directed by Stanley Kramer

Jeff and Dave review 1964 Sidney Lumet movie Failsafe.

Jeff and Dave discuss the 1964 Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove

Join Jeff and Dave as they review the 1957 Soviet classic The Cranes are Flying by Mikhail Kalatozov.

Join Jeff and Dave as they review the dark comedy Death of Stalin.

A recap of the first 57 Episodes and the first 5 years of the Cold War.

In this episode we examine how Navies developed over the first five years of the Cold War. We examine the Navies, ships, events and technology of the period.

In this episode we examine the development of air power 1945-1950. We examine from a high level the aircraft, events and air forces of the period.

In this episode we examine the weapons, strategy and tactics of the first five years of the Cold War. We look at advances in armor warfare and Guerrilla Warfare. We also examine tank development, the development of the AK 47 and more.

In this episode we examine the rise and fall of the Sino-Soviet Alliance. One of the most important alliances of the Cold War. We explore how and why the alliance came to be and why it eventually split. We examine the role of its silent partners in the alliance the Nations of Eastern Europe and how America and Great Britain responded to the alliance.

In this episode we review the life of Mao Zedong one of the most controversial leaders of the twentieth century. Examining his life from his childhood and youth to his rise to power in the Chinese Communist Party.

In this episode we will examine the Communist victory over the Nationalists explaining how and why the Communists won. We will also examine the critical role that the United States and Soviet Union played in the closing stages of the war and how the Chinese Communist victory effected the wider Cold War and the shape of our world today.