Episode Appearances
Dan Snow's History Hit · Mar 16, 2026
The Commanders: Eisenhower
“Peer and friend of Eisenhower; discussed as military intellectual, combat commander, and example of aggressive tactical approach”
D-Day invasion planning and executionMultinational military coalition managementWorld War II European campaign strategy
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The Commanders: Montgomery
“American general commanding Seventh Army in Sicily; contrasted with Montgomery's methodical approach; represented aggressive American style”
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's Military CareerBattle of El Alamein Strategy and ExecutionD-Day Planning and Normandy Campaign Leadership
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History That Doesn't Suck · Mar 2, 2026
200: The North African Campaign: Desert Rats, the Desert Fox, & Operation Torch
“American Major General and tank expert; took command of Second Corps in March 1943 and transformed it into an effective fighting force”
Operation Torch amphibious invasion planning and executionDesert warfare logistics and supply chain managementVichy France collaboration and French military response to Allied invasion
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