Jaws of Defeat

Jaws of Defeat
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Exploring the strategy, tactics, leadership, and luck behind history's upset victories

  1. 09/17/2019

    Episode 35: Stalingrad Part I

    In a two-part episode, we dive into the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most pivotal battles of the 20th century. Will explains the origins of the conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and Luke mostly listens politely.     Sources: Bevor, Anthony, Stalingrad. Hellbeck, Jochen, Stalingrad.   Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    27 min

  2. 07/13/2019

    Episode 34: The Emu War

    In 1932, the Australian Army went to war against the emus. Needless to say, things didn't go as planned.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    40 min

  3. 05/16/2019

    Episode 33: Salsu

    In this famous clash between the Sui Chinese and Goguryeo Korean kingdoms, Luke explains why you literally cannot fight a river.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    41 min

  4. 03/14/2019

    Episode 32: Operation Compass

    WWII Showdown in the desert of North Africa! The UK shows Italy that actually having a mechanized army is much more effective than saying you have a mechanized army, even against 4:1 odds. Source: Latimer, Jon. Operation: Compass, Osprey Publishing, 2000.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    54 min

  5. 01/23/2019

    Episode 31: Battle of Yavin

    Happy JOD Anniversary! That means it's fictional battle time and it's the grand daddy of all underdog victories: the Battle of Yavin! ...Death Star, its the attack on the Death Star.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    47 min

  6. 12/19/2018

    Episode 30: Battle of Myeongnyang Strait

    It's Korea vs. Japan in the Battle of Myeongnyang Strait. Will explains why you should always bring a cannon to a gun fight, especially when it's 10:1 odds.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    56 min

  7. 11/16/2018

    Episode 29: Battle of Pliska

    Luke presents the Battle of Pliska, pitting the Byzantines-not as underdogs for once-against the Bulgar Khanate. Remember, dear listeners: the key to strong leadership is keeping a good head on your shoulders.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!     Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    44 min

  8. 10/18/2018

    Episode 28: Battle of Mount Tabor

    In our first Napoleonic battle, Will explains the finer points of infantry squares and why even world conquerors have to worry about high school bullies.   Special thanks to Destin and Matt at "No Dumb Questions" for the new and improved audio!   Sources: Napoleon in Egypt by Paul Strathern   Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Mission-Boxcat Games Mt Fox Shop-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    50 min
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Exploring the strategy, tactics, leadership, and luck behind history's upset victories

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  • Creator
    Jaws of Defeat
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2019
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Jaws of Defeat