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Commanding History

Commanding History

By: Marcus Langley
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 Commanding History is a gripping podcast that explores the rise and reign of history’s most powerful — and dangerous — leaders. From emperors and warlords to dictators and revolutionaries, each episode dives deep into how they gained control, shaped nations, and changed the world forever.

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Episodes
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 10 - Hitler’s Last Days and Legacy

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 10 - Hitler’s Last Days and Legacy
    Sep 27 2025
    In the series finale, we explore the final hours of Adolf Hitler in his Berlin bunker, the collapse of the Third Reich, and the immediate aftermath of World War II. We examine the Holocaust in full scope, the Nuremberg Trials, and how the world confronted the unprecedented horrors unleashed under Hitler’s rule. Finally, we reflect on his enduring legacy, the lessons learned from tyranny, and the global commitment to remembering and preventing atrocities.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 9 - World War II: Phase Two

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 9 - World War II: Phase Two
    Sep 20 2025
    This episode examines the decisive events that shifted the war’s momentum against Nazi Germany. From the disastrous invasion of the Soviet Union and the brutal siege of Stalingrad, to the Allied victories in North Africa, the Italian Campaign, and the monumental D-Day landings, this episode traces how military strategy, resilience, and international cooperation turned the tide of the conflict—ultimately leading to Hitler’s defeat and reshaping the post-war world.

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    58 mins
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 8 - World War II: Phase One

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 8 - World War II: Phase One
    Sep 13 2025
    This episode chronicles the dramatic early months of the war as Nazi Germany unleashes its blitzkrieg strategy across Europe. From the swift invasion of Poland to the stunning fall of France, and the desperate evacuation at Dunkirk, this episode explores the rapid German advances, strategic decisions, and the resilience of Allied forces during a critical turning point that reshaped the course of the conflict.

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    59 mins
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