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Hardcore History 27- Ghosts of the Ostfront I
Part one covering the conflict between the Germans and the Soviet Union in the Second World War. Dan gives an introduction to the subject and discusses the causes and opening moves of Operation Barbarossa.
Publish Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009
Duration – 1:05:54
Hardcore History 28 – Ghosts of the Ostfront II
In Part Two of the Ostfront series covering WW2 on the Eastern Front, Dan looks at the attempt to take Moscow and the many compelling stories surrounding the momentous1941 German offensive.
Publish Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009
Duration – 1:28:30
Hardcore History 29 – Ghosts of the Ostfront III
In Part Three of the Ostfront series covering WW2 on the Eastern Front, Dan looks at the situation in the U.S.S.R. during 1942 and early 1943, including the dreadful Battle of Stalingrad.
Publish Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009
Duration – 1:30:19
Hardcore History 30 – Ghosts of the Ostfront IV
In the final episode of the horror story that is the Eastern Front the tale descends into unimaginable darkness as vengeance is called down on Germany. This graphic episode is not for young ears.
Publish Date:Sat, 10 Oct 2009
Duration – 1:39:34
Dan’s research and book list:
The Forgotten Soldier
When Titans Clashed: How the Red Army Stopped Hitler (Modern War Studies)
Blood, Tears, and Folly: An Objective Look at World War ll
The War of the World: Twentieth-Century Conflict and the Descent of the West
The Second World War
Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front
Barbarossa: The Russian-German Conflict, 1941-45
On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943
1812: Napoleon’s Russian Campaign by Riehn, Richard K. (1990) Hardcover
Books not sold on Amazon:
1. Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler
2. Berezina by Ira Meistrich from The Experience of War
3. A Lousy Story by Vladimir Lemport from The Experience of War
Julia.Pikachu –
Purchased this maybe 2 ago and I can’t stop replaying it from start to finish all over again every 2 days while running errands/walking the dog/doing chores. Not just worth every penny – I feel like I ripped Dan off by paying so little for the joy of reliving the thrill repeatedly. Having been brought to America as a child after the Soviet Union collapsed as refugees fleeing anti-semitism, having this history playing like a movie in my head just floored me. Not only do you not need a PhD in history to tell stories, it seems like teachers/professors, for the most part, in my experience, are the worst story-tellers of all time. Having to memorize dates and basic facts for exams drains the soul out of amazing, mesmerizing, mind-f*** that is history. Every sentence spoken here is an absolute work of art. Not a brush stroke extra or lacking. Just… perfection.
antoniahall –
Absolutely astounding and informative. A piece of history that has been discounted and rarely told. One needs to visit Russia and say “thank you” for without their help and the sacrifice of millions of Russian lives, maybe Hitler would not have been defeated. Dan’s narration is superb; his insight marvelous.
noonanbt28 –
Chilling. I’ve probably listened 4 times through and it’s better each time. Most of my WWII understanding is on the western front, so this has been essential content to balance my perspective. One of Carlin’s best!
JeremytheGreat –
Amazing! Dan Carlins hardcore history got me through my first full marathon. Thank you!
Bruce Lees –
Dan says he is not an historian but he has opened my mind to history and beyond. I could use a dictionary of superlatives but best idea is to listen for yourself.