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309. Battleground '45: The Shadow of the Atom Bomb
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At Potsdam, the victorious Allies finalise the future of a shattered Europe while the terrifying secret of the atomic bomb forces a decision that will forever redefine warfare.
In this episode of Battleground '45 Patrick and Saul discuss the momentous decisions of Summer 1945. Firstly they delve into the Potsdam conference with the uneasy alliance, already strained, are at odds over post-war Europe.
Simultaneously, President Truman grapples with an unthinkable power: the atomic bomb. As Japan refuses to surrender, the brutal choice between a costly invasion and unleashing the ultimate weapon looms.
If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]
Producer: James Hodgson
X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
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332 episodes
Manage episode 497283930 series 3335483
At Potsdam, the victorious Allies finalise the future of a shattered Europe while the terrifying secret of the atomic bomb forces a decision that will forever redefine warfare.
In this episode of Battleground '45 Patrick and Saul discuss the momentous decisions of Summer 1945. Firstly they delve into the Potsdam conference with the uneasy alliance, already strained, are at odds over post-war Europe.
Simultaneously, President Truman grapples with an unthinkable power: the atomic bomb. As Japan refuses to surrender, the brutal choice between a costly invasion and unleashing the ultimate weapon looms.
If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]
Producer: James Hodgson
X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
332 episodes
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