최고 Paul Helmuth 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Could the Axis Powers Have Won WWII?: Part I 36:51

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“This is how history went after McCoy changed it … Because ALL this lets them develop the A-bomb first. With the A-bomb & with their V2 rockets to carry them, Germany captured the world.” - Spock, from the Star Trek Episode, “The City on the Edge of Forever.” In this episode we look at one of the most common “What If?” questions in history: the pla…

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S.L.A. Marshall and the Ratio-of-Fire Theory: Did Only 15-20% of US Riflemen Fire Their Weapons during WWII? 55:01

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“I had a feeling of the essential rightness of all. He was dead and I was alive; it could so easily have been the other way round; and that would somehow have been right too.” - Richard Hillary, Royal Air Force pilot, reflecting on the first German plane he shot down In this episode we look at the controversial claim made by US Army General S.L.A. …

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“Attack at Pearl Harbor: Opting for War with Eyes Closed” 39:14

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"AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NOT DRILL." – US Navy dispatch, December 7, 1941. In this episode we look at one of the all-too frequent examples of a successful surprise attack in modern warfare. Most students of history are familiar with the basics: an (un)fortunate set of circumstances enabled Japanese carrier air forces to achieve complete s…

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Helmuth von Moltke: Railroads, the General Staff, and the Rise of Prussia 1866-1871 1:14:10

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"Moltke is not a general to copy but to study" - J.F.C. Fuller In this episode we look at Helmuth von Moltke (the Elder), the Prussian Chief of the Prussian General Staff most noted for the dramatic Prussian victories over Austria and France which led to the foundation of Germany in 1871. Most historians will casually acknowledge him as a brilliant…

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Russia-Ukraine War, November 2023: The Unrealistic Expectations of Ukraine's Summer Offensive 44:20

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"All the ingredients of a successful counteroffensive have already been unfolding over the past weeks" - Vox, June 12, 2023 In this episode we examine Ukraine's 2023 summer offensive, specifically why it has not achieved the lofty expectations that many Ukrainian backers were hoping for. I suspect future historians will look back at the offensive a…

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"Why Big Nations Lose Small Wars." 59:59

1y ago59:59

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“The guerrilla wins if he does not lose.” – Henry Kissinger In this episode we update a classic article written by Andrew Mack back in 1975. As I feel strongly enough that a 50-year-old article is worth re-investigating and much of this analysis is based on Mack’s original conclusions, I highly recommend you read the original which is easily availa…

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The Battle of Midway: Did the United States Win Because of Luck? 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

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“There is a story, no doubt apocryphal, that gamers at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, have many times replayed the 1942 Battle of Midway - but have never been able to produce an American victory.” – Taken from historian Robert Cowley’s book What If? “Find better gamers.” – My response. In this episode, we look at the celebrated Bat…

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Napoleon: The Historical Significance of Military Genius. Part 3 53:00

1+ y ago53:00

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“I never was truly my own master but was always ruled by circumstances.” – Napoleon Bonaparte This is the last of a three-part series on the Emperor of the French inspired by historian Andrew Robert’s biography, Napoleon: A Life. The book is quite good at revealing the human being behind the controversial historical figure. Focusing primarily on th…

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Russia-Ukraine War, February 2023: War Reporting, Russia's Reforms, and NATO's Tanks for Ukraine 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

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“Ukraine has achieved irreversible momentum.” -- US General Ben Hodges, Retired, November 3, 2022 “From a military standpoint, I still maintain that for this year it would be very, very difficult to militarily eject the Russian forces from every inch of Russian-occupied Ukraine.” -- US General Mark Milley, January 20, 2023 In the episode, we look a…

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Napoleon: The Historical Significance of Military Genius. Part 2 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

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“You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach him all your art of war.” – Napoleon Bonaparte This is the second of a three-part series on the Emperor of the French inspired by historian Andrew Robert’s biography, Napoleon: A Life. The book is quite good at revealing the human being behind the controversial historical figure. Focus…

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Napoleon: The Historical Significance of Military Genius. Part I 39:41

2y ago39:41

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“He who fears being conquered is certain of defeat.” – Napoleon Bonaparte In the first of this two-part episode, we take a look at the Emperor of the French inspired by historian Andrew Robert’s biography, Napoleon: A Life. The book is quite good at revealing the human being behind the controversial historical figure. Focusing primarily on the mili…

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Warriors of Myth and Legend: The Historical Roots of Civilian Distrust of Soldiers 40:46

2y ago40:46

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“People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf” – Attributed to George Orwell In the episode, we examine whether or not Orwell’s quote has historical evidence to support it. Are people civilized only because less civilized men guard them while they sleep? Building on the scholarship…

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Russia-Ukraine War, October 2022: Unveiling Why Russia Was Not a Great Power 1:00:59

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"Russia's advantages in capacity, capability, and geography combine to pose insurmountable challenges for Ukrainian forces tasked with defending their country." -- The RAND Corporation, January 21, 2022 In the episode, we investigate how events in the Russia-Ukraine war have unfolded. It was widely predicted by Western strategists the Russia was so…

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Lions Led by Donkeys?: WWI and WWII Offensives Compared 45:07

2y ago45:07

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“My centre is giving way, my right is retreating, excellent situation, I am attacking.” – General Ferdinand Foch, 1914 In the episode, we take a look at the difference in offensives during the two world wars. It is commonly asserted that the defensive was superior in WWI, and thus the generals who ordered the attacks are often portrayed as unthinki…

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Germany's Generals of WWII: The Military Perspective 38:16

2y ago38:16

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“My generals know nothing about the economic aspects of war.” – Adolf Hitler In the episode, we take a look at the German generals of World War II. With the imagery of Blitzkrieg occupying a prominent place in WWII histories, the reputation of the German generals as exceptional military commanders has persisted despite defeat. Growing up in the Uni…

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The Military Revolution: The Emergence of Modern Armies and the Modern State. 41:05

2+ y ago41:05

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"They shall have wars and pay for their presumption.” – William Shakespeare, Henry VI Part 3 In the episode, we take a look at British historian Michael Roberts' thesis of a military revolution that occurred in Europe form 1560-1660. Roberts theorized that changing military developments bore a main share of responsibility of changing the old mediev…

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The Melian Dialogue: Perennial Insights on Neutrality during a Total War 34:58

2+ y ago34:58

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"I asked Tom if countries always apologized when they had done wrong, and he says: 'Yes; the littles ones does.'" - Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer Abroad , 1894 In the episode, we take a look at a classic, “The Melian Dialogue” from Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War. It is a famous exchange between powerful Athens, which is engaged in an epic st…

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The Cult of the Offensive: Military Strategy before World War I 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

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“The offensive is the only way of insuring victory.” - General August von Keim, 1912 In the episode, we take a look at the prevailing belief that the military offensive was far more effective than the defensive on the eve of the First World War. As World War I is infamous for the horrific slaughter of trench warfare in which troops had to "go over …

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The Fall of France: The "Strange Defeat" of World War II 43:06

2+ y ago43:06

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“The generation to which I belong has a bad conscience.” - Marc Bloch, 1940 In the episode, we take a look at the fall of France to Nazi Germany during WWII. Although the German Blitzkrieg has a reputation for being a military powerhouse, the reality is that the Allied forces were stronger on paper. Not only did the Allies lose, but they also did s…

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Russian Military History: The Enigma of a Great Power with Indefensible Frontiers 35:00

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“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.” - Winston Churchill An examination in the rise of Russia from Mongol tributary vassal to global superpower reveals underlying weaknesses that gives insight into its decision to i…

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VEMS 2022 - So are you one of those doomsday preppers? (Breakout Session-H3) 54:17

2+ y ago54:17

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Is all preparedness the same? Does emergency management hold a monopoly on effective emergency preparedness? What are the differences and similarities between building a "culture of preparedness" and the prepper sub-culture? Is there a conflict between those goals? An exploration of the motivating factors behind preparedness, how to make it effecti…

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VEMS 2022 - Paving the Path for VDOT's COVID-19 Response/VDOT Emergency Management's growth in real-time data collection during response and recovery operations (General Session 6) 42:23

2+ y ago42:23

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Paving the Path for VDOT's COVID-19 Response: Demonstration and discussion about how VDOT's Emergency Management Team uses ArcGIS in all phases of Emergency Management. Speaker: Ryan Whytlaw A review of the actions VDOT took immediately…

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VEMS 2022 - Emergency management during civil unrest (General Session 7) 1:01:20

2+ y ago1:01:20

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Richmond, VA was the center of civil unrest throughout the summer of 2020. It started at the end of May and ran through September, garnering national headlines. Richmond Police were front and center for the entire summer, with multiple …

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VEMS 2022 - By our powers combined: converging cybersecurity & emergency management (Breakout Session-E4) 53:19

2+ y ago53:19

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Hybrid Incidents, those with a significant cyber and physical component, are becoming more prevalent and impactful year after year. From Colonial Pipeline to JBS to civil unrest events, there is a growing need to establish a proper common operating picture not only inclusive of both cyber and physical security, but one that incorporates the prepare…

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VEMS 2022 - Civilian active threat training-making sure it's inclusive (General Session 5) 48:37

2+ y ago48:37

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. Is your civilian Active Threat training inclusive of the needs of people with disabilities, access and functional needs? This presentation will review some guidance and offer some ideas for ensuring that training meets the needs of the …

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VEMS 2022 - Cultivating leadership from within (Breakout Session-B5) 1:00:14

2+ y ago1:00:14

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This presentation discusses cultivating leadership and leadership skills from within an organization, developing upper-level management, developing middle managing, and developing emerging leaders. Speaker: Jason Klink This session was held on March 22, 2022저자 Paul Helmuth

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VEMS 2022 - Stop, Collaborate, and Communicate (General Session 3) 1:07:53

2+ y ago1:07:53

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. The events of 2020 and 2021 presented a myriad of unique communications challenges. This presentation will highlight strengths and gaps discovered during the events over the past two years. We will talk through lessons learned while pro…

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VEMS 2022 - State and Federal Emergency Management Update (General Session 2) 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. VEMS 2022 General Session with Virginia Department of Emergency Management State Coordinator Shawn Talmadge and Deputy State Coordinator Erin Sutton talking about the current state of emergency management in the Commonwealth of Virginia…

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VEMS 2022 Opening Ceremony 31:20

2+ y ago31:20

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The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2022 was the first in-person symposium held by VEMA since March 2019. This is the Opening Ceremony with Host Erin Sutton, Deputy State Emergency Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The ceremonies included welcomes from the Vice Mayor of Norfolk, VA, Martin Thomas, JR. It also…

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Blundering Into War 28:35

2+ y ago28:35

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“With 2000 years of examples behind us we have no excuse when fighting, for not fighting well.” - T.E Lawrence Focusing mostly on the United States, the episode explores issues such as the high rate of suicides among veterans, and why US policy makers and the general public have a poor understanding of military affairs.…

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More stories from the farms, horses, and a prank... 16:08

3y ago16:08

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Hello. My name is Paul Helmuth, and this podcast is a special series for me, because it’s a podcast where my grandfather tells the stories of his life, the way he remembers it. My grandpa was born in the 1920's and grew up in the Amish community just outside Arthur, IL. He died on January 12, 2021. In this episode grandpa tells a story about a pran…

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Episode 2 - Traveling to Costa Rica 54:31

3+ y ago54:31

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In this Episode Terrie Dean and Paul Helmuth discuss Terrie's recent trip to Costa Rica. With this being Terrie's first trip out of the U.S., since the start of the pandemic, what are the things she's learned. You can find The Wishing Well at: http://www.thewishingwell.biz 243 Neff Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA (540) 908-2333…

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Working for Farms, Maple Syrup, and Being Called to Serve 17:54

4y ago17:54

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Hello. My name is Paul Helmuth, and this podcast is a special series for me, because it’s a podcast where my grandfather tells the stories of his life, the way he remembers it. My grandpa was born in the 1920's and grew up in the Amish community just outside Arthur, IL. In this episode he'll talk about different jobs they did for other farms, about…

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Growing Up on the Farm 17:37

4y ago17:37

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Hello. My name is Paul Helmuth, and this podcast is a special series for me, because it’s a podcast where my grandfather tells the stories of his life, the way he remembers it. Noah Helmuth grew up in central Illinois in the Amish community near Arthur. Born on April 12, 1924. My grandpa died on January 12, 2021, just 3 months shy of his 97th birth…

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Episode 1 - Travel Insurance 29:30

4+ y ago29:30

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In this Episode Terrie Dean and Paul Helmuth, from The Wishing Well, discuss travel insurance and the importance of it, especially during this unprecedented time. www.thewishingwell.biz (540) 908-2333 243 Neff Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA저자 Paul Helmuth

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How I met your grandma 2:00

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Noah Helmuth was born in the 1920's in an amish community in central Illinois. This podcast explores his stories about his life through the decades. In this episode, Noah talks about wanting to date his future wife, Edna. Music by IB Audio https://www.iba Composer - Ian Blumfield Company (distributor) - IB Audio…

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Traveling During a Pandemic (Bonus Episode) 2:00

4+ y ago2:00

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In this episode, Paul Helmuth describes in a summary how to travel during a pandemic and briefly what you can do to be safe.저자 Paul Helmuth

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