The history and the pop culture of the Cold War with Ryan Lewellin
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Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Harry Potter), director Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and producer Robyn Slovo discuss their new film. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is the long-awaited feature film version of John le Carré’s classic bestselling novel about a deadly international spy game set in the Cold War of the mid-20th Century. The film's all-star cast includes Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong and John Hurt. Moderated by Edith Bowman at the Apple Store, Regent ...
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A podcast about the dawn of the nuclear age, hosted by Usha Sahay and produced by War on the Rocks, with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. In each episode, Usha takes listeners on a journey into the early years of the Cold War, telling stories about the dilemmas nuclear weapons posed for American and Soviet leaders, and introducing a fascinating cast of characters who were all trying to prevent Armageddon in different way ...
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Cold Storage is a sci-fi narrative podcast mini-series produced by Corvus Audio, an independent podcast production company based out of Dayton, Ohio, and created by sibling duo Savannah and Harrison Webb. The series follows two mechanics tasked with maintaining an underground doomsday bunker in the aftermath of nuclear war who stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the last remnants of humanity. Created by a talented and hardworking cast and crew from across the Southwest Ohio re ...
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An actual play Call of Cthulu podcast, set in 1980. At the intersection of the cold war and the supernatural, a misfit team of investigators from the Office of Naval Intelligence's Records and Reconciliation unit, works to uncover the mysteries behind strange experiences at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. Their mission takes them to places near and far, common and bizarre, as the national security of the United States, and the fate of the entire world, turn on the actions of a few cast ...
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It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. While everyone discusses who won the war, it's truly the battles within the war that made this weekly episodic rivalry so exciting. We discuss it all here on Monday Warfare: The Battles Within!
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Join this goofy, mostly sober cast of friends as they play Playstation and discuss video games, anime, hip-hop, and everything nerd culture! This podcast is brought to you by the Kool-Nerd Productions.
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In this podcast, we talk about coffee, tech, and gaming. Episodes are carefully segmented so you can enjoy whichever section you are most interested in or consume it all. The host Brayden Girard will share his knowledge and experience on these topics with you every week. Brayden is a Husband and Father of two, Web Developer, CrossFit enthusiast, College professor, and average gamer.... the Java keeps him going. Follow Brayden on Twitter @BraydenGirard or join the conversation on Discord at h ...
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An actual play audio drama | Across several interwoven campaigns and one-shot adventures, Wild Endeavors is telling a collective tale of a fantastical land. Our current endeavor is a campaign focused the adventures of the Wayward Suns. For more than 3,000 years the people of Ayria haven’t been able to cross the Great Sea. In an age of relative peace, a group of adventurers known as the Wayward Suns discover a far more grim force is at work keeping Ayria isolated from the rest of the world. A ...
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"Dangerous Assignment" was a popular American old-time radio espionage drama that captivated audiences during the early Cold War period. It combined intrigue and action, making it a favorite for those who enjoyed tales of international spy adventures. Here's a breakdown of the show: Premise: The series followed U.S. special agent Steve Mitchell, played by Brian Donlevy. Each episode opened with Mitchell receiving a "dangerous assignment" from "The Commissioner" (Herb Butterfield), a voice on ...
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The last episode we talked about the Chinese invasion of Tibet, and today we’re concluding it with the Dalai Lama escaping to India. In an already contentious world, the actions of this one man from an inconsequential part of the world put 1/3 of the world’s population at each other’s throats. In this episode we talk about how the Chinese occupatio…
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Today we’re talking about the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950. We’ll discuss how China lost Tibet in the first place, the “century of humiliation” and the agreement China gave Tibet. We’ll also discuss how India reacted and Tibet’s unlikely ally - El Salvador
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With the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, i figured it was a good time to talk about India’s entrance to the nuclear club. We’ll talk about the reasons why India would want the bomb and the world’s reaction (particularly Pakistan’s). We’ll also discuss some issues of nuclear proliferation- if the US and USSR can have these weapons and be…
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UVB-76 is in the news today because of a cryptic shortwave transmission. I wanted to jump on real quick and talk a little bit about what we know about the station, some speculation on what they’re up to and a little bit about shortwave in general during the Cold War (which is a fascinating topic)
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Today we’re talking about a real Cold War gem - Carol Reed’s 1953 film noir thriller “The Man Between”. It’s a great showcase of one of the most tense times and places in the Cold War, Berlin in the early 50’s. It kept me on the edge of my seat and was also loaded with Cold War themes and imagery. The big question- was Ivo Kern, the antihero, a met…
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During the Cold War the United States started on a secret plan to build an extensive network of tunnels in Greenland’s ice cap for nuclear missiles. We’re going to talk about project iceworm, but we’ll also discuss the political fallout between the United States, Denmark and Greenland over this and another incident up there. I hope you’ll find this…
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MONDAY WARFARE - RAW VS. NITRO 9/4/95 (VIDEO-CAST DEBUT!)
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39:45It's the DEBUT EDITION of Monday Warfare: The Battles Within... THE VIDEO-CAST! This week, we're joined by the Two Man Power Trip Podcast's John Poz as we talk the beginnings of Raw vs. Nitro and the Monday Night War! We share with you a portion of the program here, with the final hour of this episode, and all future episodes available as part of t…
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Sirius Patrol - Greenland’s First Line of Defense
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21:58The defense of Greenland is in the hands of a handful of men - Denmark’s Sirius Patrol. They’re an elite long range reconnaissance patrol unit that prowls Greenland’s coastline on dogsleds looking for things that shouldn’t be there. These guys are one of the most elite and interesting units in NATO’s arsenal…
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Greenland is in the news right now because Donald Trump is looking to add it to America’s portfolio. Today we are talking about the strategic importance of Greenland during the Cold War and current day.
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Today we are looking at the short and not very sweet history SEATO, The Southeast Asian Treaty Organization. We are also going to look at what’s made NATO work that SEATO didn’t have. Who knows, we may see them drag this alliance out again someday.
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Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen
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19:13In this episode, I look at a recent book by Annie Jacobsen that gives a realistic account of what would go down if we detected nuclear missiles incoming. Although it takes place in the present, there’s a strong Cold War essence to the book, when all the protocols were developed. A must for those of us who are fans (?!?!?) of nuclear stuff!…
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Ho Chi Minh’s Speech - Vietnam’s Independence
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18:48On September 2, 1945 Ho Chi Minh delivered a speech in Hanoi announcing Vietnam’s independence from Japan and France. Tonight we’re going to read the speech and add a little context in order to hear it from the “other side”. Ho Chi Minh was one of America’s communist boogeymen, after all. I believe hearing all sides, even ones you don’t like, are i…
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My thoughts on the film Oppenheimer and one of the major themes of the film and how it relates to the Cold War
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 30 (8/5/96) Raw Battle Royal, Go-Home to Hog Wild
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1:21:47The Monday Night War continues for August 5th, 1996 as WCW presents it's Go-Home show to the upcoming Hog Wild PPV. While over on Raw, it's the #1 Contender Battle Royal for the WWF Title featuring Sycho Sid, The Undertaker, Mankind, Ahmed Johnson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, & more! Then more Monday fun as Jerry Lawler introduces Aldo Montoya to Ji…
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 29 (7/29/96) Stone Cold vs. Taker II, NWO ATTACKS WCW
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1:37:45I look into JULY 29, 1996 in the Monday Night War with the Rematch of Stone Cold vs. The Undertaker, The NWO attacks WCW as Rey Misterio gets darted into a trailer & Macho Man clings to the top of a limo. I'll go back and share IN DETAIL all of my memories and emotions from "1996 me" from when this angle first went down. Plus, Mankind attacks HBK, …
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 28 (7/22/96) Ron Simmons Debuts, Sunny Gets Creamed!!
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1:10:44The Monday Night War continues with July 22, 1996 as Ron Simmons makes his WWF Debut, The Smoking Gunns defend against Ahmed Johnson & HBK, The GOON slips on the Ice-ing, a classic Stone Cold Promo, and it's Shawn Michaels' Birthday, but it's Sunny who takes the cake! Then on Nitro it's a rematch between Eddy Guerrero vs. Psicosis, Chavo Guerrero J…
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Today we’re doing a Cold War analysis of the 1951 Film Noir gem “I Was A Communist For The FBI”, a dramatization of undercover agent Matt Cvetic’s time amongst the communists in Pittsburgh.
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 27 (7/15/96) HEEL Hulk Hogan Debuts, Guerrero vs. Benoit, Sid Arrives!
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1:13:56It's the Monday Night War for the week of July 15, 1996 as HULK HOGAN makes his first appearance since his HEEL TURN at Bash at the Beach! Plus, Eddy Guerrero battles Chris Benoit, The Outsiders take advantage of missing WCW stars, Malenko vs. Kidman, Steiners vs. Norton & Train, Fire & Ice Explodes! Then on Raw, Sycho Sid arrives to counter Camp C…
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 26 (7/8/96) Sid Returns, Warrior Exits, Misterio Wins WCW Gold!
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1:47:35Coming off the 1996 Bash at the Beach, WCW Nitro focuses on the HEEL TURN OF HULK HOGAN! Plus, Rey Misterio defeats Dean Malenko for the Cruiserweight Title, Sting vs. Arn Anderson, Psicosis makes his Nitro debut vs. Eddy Guerrero, The Outsiders show up, and a whole lot more! Meanwhile, over on Raw... We say goodbye to the Ultimate Warrior (who bat…
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 25 (7/1/96) Rockers Explode, Sunny Slopped, Disco Balls, More!
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1:28:33Monday Warfare Returns! We continue the Monday Night War with July 1, 1996 RAW vs. NITRO. On WWF Raw, The Rockers Explode... AGAIN, when Shawn Michaels battles Marty Jannetty. Sunny gets SLOPPED, Goldust vs. Marc Mero, Ultimate Warrior Drama, Jerry Lawler rips on Jake Roberts, and the WWF tries their hands at a potential lesbian angle between Marle…
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QUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023
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5:50A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK! NEW SEASON OF MONDAY WARFARE BEGINS NEXT WEEK - COVERING JULY 1, 1996 RAW VS. NITRO! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at h…
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This episode is a little different because I’m giving my hot takes on the tanks coming to Ukraine. I feel that both the Ukrainian / Western and the Russian sides need a little moderation on the situation with the incoming tanks. I hope you enjoy this one, I’m shooting from the hip here on this subject…
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Today we’re looking at a real Cold War gem, “Red Nightmare”. Our protagonist gets taken on a twilight zone-esque journey into what his life would look like under communism. This short film is one of my favorite examples of the Cold War being fought through pop culture. Let me know what you think! As always, this is brought to you by Red Dragon Herb…
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Today we’re talking about Conelrad, the American government’s answer to getting the word out in the event of a Soviet attack. This topic is a fun relic from those uncertain times. We had the power to blow each other up across the world, but communication across the country wasn’t foolproof
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 24 (6/24/96) - STONE COLD VS. UNDERTAKER!
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1:40:00The Outsiders - Scott Hall & Kevin Nash cause CHAOS on Nitro, forcing Charlotte Police to nearly DRAW THEIR GUNS!!! We take a look at Titan's lawsuits against Turner & WCW. Sunny encounters Kloudy. Plus, for the FIRST TIME EVER, The Undertaker battles "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met. Visit our Po…
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 23 (6/17/96) - MACHO MAN RETURNS!
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1:24:19The Macho Man is reinstated as he battles Ric Flair, Rey Misterio's Nitro DEBUT vs. Dean Malenko, Scott Steiner vs. Giant, Big Bubba brutalizes John Tenta with a sock full of quarters, A PERCECT Surprise for HBK, The Stone Cold Stunner Debuts, & more! Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CON…
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In a press conference in 1954, President Eisenhower cites the Domino Theory as a reason for America’s involvement in the war in Vietnam. Today we’re talking about the origins of the theory and its impact on the Cold War.
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 22 (6/10/96) - KEVIN NASH ARRIVES IN WCW!
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2:04:29The Monday Night War rages on when KEVIN NASH arrives in WCW and changes the measuring stick. Also on Nitro, Sting & Lex defend against Flair & Arn Anderson, Scott Steiner has a banger vs. Booker T, and Debra McMichael wants the Horsemen to cancel their match with hubby Mongo. Then on Raw, former Tag Champs collide when Owen Hart meets Yokozuna in …
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In January of 1989 Ayatollah Khomeini sent a letter to Gorbachev. He invites him to turn to Islam, but also gets his final digs in as the USSR crumbles. This letter is an interesting snapshot of the waning days of Gorbachev and the Soviet Union from a unique Cold War perspective we don’t hear from often.…
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Today we’re talking about the great Cold Warrior J Edgar Hoover and his 1958 book “Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism in America and How To Fight It”. This is a real gem from the red scare era of the Cold War. I leave you with a few actionable tips on fighting communism at the end. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!
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2:17:03We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Th…
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Today we’re talking about a Cold War pop culture gem, The Manchurian Candidate. This book was written after the McCarthy era “red scare” began to cool down. A good satire on the era. Enjoy
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We’re going right in to the danger zone tonight and discussing Top Gun, which I think was America’s on-screen Cold War victory lap. It’s a story of a nation regaining confidence and redemption after being shaken up by the experience of the Vietnam War. Enjoy the episode and let me know what you think. Share, subscribe and support reddragonherbs.net…
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Today we dig into the archives of the Des Moines Register to get reactions from when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man made satellite into space.
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There will be a lot of eyes on this year’s Victory Day parade in Russia because of the speech Vladimir Putin will have to give. What will he say? In this episode I give a rundown of how the parade goes. At the end of the day, it’s a great Cold War throwback, lots of Soviet nostalgia and stunning military pageantry. I also discussed “babushka z” and…
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Austria’s Cold War Neutrality: A Template for Ukraine?
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36:34In this episode we talk about Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ukraine. There’s a little something for everyone, really
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In this episode we’ll discuss DEFCON and the Doomsday Clock. I think these topics are relevant for understanding some of the information…and misinformation about the war in Ukraine
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 21 (6/3/96) - STING CONFRONTS HALL!
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1:50:49Scott Hall returns to Nitro for the second week in a row but gets confronted by the Stinger! Plus, Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Steiners, and we try to salvage an extremely uneventful episode of Raw as we talk NAKED Goldust and Triple H's "Curtain Call" Burial. Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEA…
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The second nation to step forward for Korea was Turkey. Today we’re talking about why they got involved, their experience and the mythos surrounding the Turks. We’ll also discuss the film “Ayla: Daughter of War”
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 20 (5/27/96) - SCOTT HALL DEBUTS!
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2:15:58Nitro Goes to 2 HOURS as Scott Hall Debuts!!! Nitro goes to 2 HOURS as SCOTT HALL arrives and declares WAR on WCW! Sting battles Scott Steiner in a hell of a match. Mongo & Kevin Greene prepare for the Horsemen. Bubba “The Barber” Rogers shaves the head of Shark. Macho loses control, again. Plus, Lord Steven Regal disposes of “Junior Adolph”. Over …
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 19 (5/13 & 5/20/96) HBK vs. HHH
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2:45:42The Monday Night War Begins to Heat Up!!! Some excellent conversation this week on many topics ongoing in the world of the Monday Night War. Ric Flair vs. Eddy Guerrero in a TV Match of the Year Candidate! Lex Luger takes his first table bump... ON THE CONCRETE! Barbarian launches Sting into orbit. Blood is still Running Cold. The Mero/Bischoff Sag…
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Mcnamara’s Folly from a Cold War Perspective
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32:04Recently on the Jocko podcast he discussed Mcnamara’s Folly about Project 100,000 to draft substandard men into the armed forces. Today I discuss the Cold War considerations of the plan and how it relates to current American foreign policy. I’m all over the place on this one, enjoy!
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Monday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 18 (4/29 & 5/6/96) Parking Lot Street Fight!
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2:59:24Monday Warfare: The Battles Within – Episode 18 (4/29 & 5/6/96) Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS! Please Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we c…
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Of all the countries that participated in the Korean War, Ethiopia stands out as the most unique. Today we’ll tell the story of the Kagnew Battalion in Korea.
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Will Poland evoke Article IV of the North Atlantic Treaty due to tensions on the Belarus border? I don’t know, but we’ll discuss what these articles actually mean today
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Today we’re talking about that 1950’s Cold War classic of suspense, dread and horror “down under”, On The Beach.
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In order for NATO to work, everyone needs to be understood. Today we’re doing a quick episode about the Cold War considerations behind the NATO alphabet. Of general military interest as well
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The interstate system we all probably use is a product of Cold War considerations. Let’s dive into it! Feels good to be back.
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Hey guys, I’m back! Too much has been left unsaid about the Cold War. I’m ready to jump back in. We’ll figure out all the details on the fly.
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Episode 19 - Debrief in the Bahamas
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1:15:17The teams reunite on Andros Island in the Bahamas, at the Navy's AUTEC facility. They go over what they've learned, and try to figure out the way forward, as time continues to work against them.By Zach Sielaff
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