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The Boys Who Cried For Their Mothers: Denmark's Mine-Clearance Tragedy (May to August 1945)

The Boys Who Cried For Their Mothers: Denmark's Mine-Clearance Tragedy (May to August 1945)

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 In the summer of 1945, as Europe celebrates peace, a different horror unfolds along Denmark’s western coast. Thousands of German boys—some as young as thirteen—are forced at gunpoint to clear over a million landmines with their bare hands. They are children who have been fed Nazi lies, now paying for a war they barely understand.This is the story of the mine rats: starving, terrified boys who weep for their mothers as they crawl through the dunes, disarming explosives with little more than a stick and a prayer. Nearly half will die or be maimed. Those who survive carry the scars forever.In this harrowing episode, we examine history’s most shameful postscript—where the victors become tormentors, and children become casualties of peace.If you’re hooked on the untold stories behind history’s turning points, don’t stop here—step into the complete Strife! series, where the full, chronological journey unfolds with depth you won’t get on the podcast. I’ll be sharing a handful of stories here, but most of the powerful narratives—the ones that really pull back the curtain—are only in the books and audiobooks.Start with Strife! Asia’s Inevitable and Unavoidable Descent into World War II—a gripping account from the Opium Wars to Japan’s brutal expansion, brought to life through raw firsthand stories and the latest historical research.Then take on Strife! Europe’s (Un)Avoidable Descent into World War II—where the ghosts of Versailles, rising fascism, and one diplomatic failure after another lead to catastrophe. Each chapter begins with a cinematic moment before unraveling the deeper political chaos behind it.And for strategy buffs, The Ardennes (Counter) Offensive: A Decision Analysis of Allied and German Strategy Leading Up to the Greatest Battle of World War II offers a bold, decision theory–infused retelling of the Battle of the Bulge. See how split-second choices shaped the course of the war—what looked like madness was often high-stakes calculation.All three books are available exclusively on Amazon in print and ebook. Want the full experience? The Strife! audiobooks—narrated by the outstanding Ty Lasky—and The Ardennes (Counter) Offensive, voiced by Anthony Proctor, are available now on Audible.And if you want to master decision-making yourself—whether for business, personal life, or any high-stakes moment—Think Fresh, Decide Best: Mastering Decisions Without Losing Your Cool is highly recommended. This practical guide blends real-world examples, proven tools, and a touch of humor to help you turn uncertainty into clarity and make the best choices with confidence.The stories you hear on this podcast are just the beginning. The ones you don’t hear? They’re waiting for you in Strife! and Think Fresh, Decide Best.Strife! Asia's Inevitable and (Un)Avoidable Descent into World War IIhttps://www.amazon.com/Strife-Asias-Inevitable-Avoidable-Descent/dp/B0F2ZZ2BP1Strife!: Europe's Inevitable and (Un)Avoidable Descent Into World War IIhttps://www.amazon.com/Strife-Europes-Inevitable-Avoidable-Descent/dp/B0FJ83LL6WThe Ardennes (Counter) Offensive: A Decision Analysis of Allied and German Strategy Leading Up to the Greatest Battle of World War II https://www.amazon.com/Ardennes-Counter-Offensive-Decision-Analysis-ebook/dp/B0C659QKD9Think Fresh, Decide Best: Mastering Decisions Without Losing Your Coolhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Fresh-Decide-Best-Mastering-ebook/dp/B0DJ8RY8V4
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