This podcast explores America's wars through the eyes of military experts and ordinary citizens. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, each episode uncovers the strategic, political, and personal perspectives that shaped these wars. Hear from historians, veterans, and civilians as we analyze the motivations, consequences, and lessons learned from each conflict.
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This podcast explores America's wars through the eyes of military experts and ordinary citizens. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, each episode uncovers the strategic, political, and personal perspectives that shaped these wars. Hear from historians, veterans, and civilians as we analyze the motivations, consequences, and lessons learned from each conflict.
Afghanistan – Withdrawal, Collapse, and the End of America’s Longest War
Perspectives on America's Wars
5 minutes 35 seconds
2 months ago
Afghanistan – Withdrawal, Collapse, and the End of America’s Longest War
This episode examines the final years of the Afghanistan War, including Obama’s surge and drawdown, the 2020 Doha Agreement, and the Biden administration’s withdrawal in 2021.The rapid collapse of the Afghan government, the chaotic fall of Kabul, and the deadly airport evacuation marked a bitter end. The war left over 2,400 Americans and 170,000 Afghans dead, millions displaced, and the Taliban restored to power.The episode reflects on the war’s consequences: the limits of nation-building, the fragility of imposed democracies, and the enduring human cost of America’s longest war.
Perspectives on America's Wars
This podcast explores America's wars through the eyes of military experts and ordinary citizens. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, each episode uncovers the strategic, political, and personal perspectives that shaped these wars. Hear from historians, veterans, and civilians as we analyze the motivations, consequences, and lessons learned from each conflict.
