Episode Appearances
Dan Snow's History Hit · Mar 16, 2026
The Commanders: Eisenhower
“Army commander under Eisenhower; example of officer who also lacked WWI combat experience but became effective WWII commander”
D-Day invasion planning and executionMultinational military coalition managementWorld War II European campaign strategy
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The Commanders: Montgomery
“American general commanding large formations in Northwest Europe; represented American coalition interests against Montgomery's strategy”
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 General; took command of Second Corps from Patton to prepare for Sicily invasion”
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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