In the years leading up to the Second World War, one of the most devastating decisions … The Bloody Culling: Stalin’s Purges of the Soviet MilitaryRead more
Soviet Union
The Origins and Causes of the Ukraine-Russia War
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is rooted in a complex history involving the breakup … The Origins and Causes of the Ukraine-Russia WarRead more
The Top Five Militaries at the Outbreak of World War II
When World War II began in 1939, several nations had built formidable military forces, each excelling … The Top Five Militaries at the Outbreak of World War IIRead more
The Tanks of the Soviet Union During the Second World War
The Soviet Union’s armored forces were a crucial element in the defeat of Nazi Germany during … The Tanks of the Soviet Union During the Second World WarRead more
SWWP 41 – Operation Barbarossa: Part Three
It is October and November of 1941. The weather is getting colder and only so much … SWWP 41 – Operation Barbarossa: Part ThreeRead more
SWWP – 39 – Operation Barbarossa: Part Two
In this episode, we look at the summer of 1941, specifically the battles for Smolensk, Leningrad, … SWWP – 39 – Operation Barbarossa: Part TwoRead more
The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction – Review
One of the parts of my childhood that my own children cannot identify with is what … The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction – ReviewRead more
SWWP 13 – Russian to the Finnish Line
Before there was the Battle of France, before there was the Battle of Britain, there was … SWWP 13 – Russian to the Finnish LineRead more
SWWP 9 – Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in Hell
Can we think of two greater monsters of the 20th century than that of Hitler and … SWWP 9 – Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in HellRead more
Operation Barbarossa
An Old BBC Documentary of Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22nd 1941. … Operation BarbarossaRead more