David Stahel is a world-renowned historian, lecturer, and author specializing in Nazi Germany and the war on the Eastern Front. Based at the University of New South Wales in Canberra. He has published ten books, six with Cambridge University Press.In this episode, Stahel takes us inside the private letters of Nazi Germany’s Panzer generals, revealing correspondence never intended for public eyes that uncovers the hidden mindsets, fears, and contradictions behind the German war effort.We explore the shocking truths behind Blitzkrieg, the myth of Guderian, the obsession with personal image and propaganda, and how these private letters expose a system collapsing under its own illusions. Stahel reveals how Germany's war machine was powered not only by tanks and strategy, but also by ego, denial, and fractured leadership. We dive into the emotional unraveling of generals on the Eastern Front, the brutal reality behind logistics and attrition, and how rivalry, misinformation, and fear shaped military decisions.We also confront the staggering human cost often left out of Western narratives. Over 28 million Soviets and 20 million Chinese died during World War II, yet their stories are rarely front and center. 📘 Read David Stahel's books - https://amzn.to/3E9CPAD

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