360. Britain's Greatest Victories and Blunders

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The Road To Kiev: Capitalism To The Rescue (Part 2)

Why did Roosevelt back aid to Stalin despite fierce opposition in Congress? What happened when Harry Hopkins met Stalin alone in Moscow? How did Britain and America come to the rescue of the Soviet Union's communist regime? Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of The Road ...  Show more

The Road To Kiev: Trouble At The Top (Part 1)

Why did Stalin sack Zhukov for warning that Kiev might have to be given up? How did Hitler talk Guderian into turning his panzers south, hours after he'd called the plan impossible? Why were German tank units already running out of men, fuel and machines in August 1941? Join Al M ...  Show more

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