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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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

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Episode 35: Stalingrad Part I 27:14

5 years назад27:14

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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/…

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Episode 34: The Emu War 40:17

6 years назад40:17

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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/…

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Episode 33: Salsu 40:31

6 years назад40:31

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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/…

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Episode 32: Operation Compass 53:31

6 years назад53:31

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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/…

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Episode 31: Battle of Yavin 47:06

6 years назад47:06

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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/…

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Episode 30: Battle of Myeongnyang Strait 56:19

6 years назад56:19

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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/…

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Episode 29: Battle of Pliska 44:25

6 years назад44:25

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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/…

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Episode 28: Battle of Mount Tabor 50:08

6 years назад50:08

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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/…

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Episode 27: Battle of Gate Pa 42:46

7 years назад42:46

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In this week's episode Luke walks us through the Battle of Gate Pa, wherein the Maori show the British that preparation and cunning can (sometimes) beat excessive artillery bombardments My sources were as follows: http://www.battleofgatepa.com/quick-history/ https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/war-in-tauranga/gate-pa http://www.theartofbattle.com/battle-of-gate-pa-1864/ A Map of the Pa can be found here: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/plan-gate-pa Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games…

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Episode 26: Cannae 1:13:22

7 years назад1:13:22

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The one and only Hannibal Barca faces off against the largest Roman army yet so he can show future historians how amazing double-envelopments are. Will geeks out on tactical minutiae while Luke smiles and nods politely. Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games…

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Episode 25: Red Cliffs 40:53

7 years назад40:53

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In Episode 25, Luke shares why you should always, always consider fire ships a sound tactical option and why the enemy of your enemy is probably not your friend. Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games…

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Episode 24: Plains of Abraham 1:01:10

7 years назад1:01:10

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In this episode, we learn how by squinting really hard, even Britain can look like an underdog. We also learn how the best amphibious landings come from opioid-fueled fever dreams. Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games…

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Episode 23: Battle of Narva 31:51

7 years назад31:51

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It's the Russians vs. the Swedes in the Battle of Narva. Learn how winter finally failed the Russians and why teenagers are always right. Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games

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Episode 22: Seige of Antioch 1:08:17

7 years назад1:08:17

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In this episode we go to the First Crusade for the Siege of Antioch. A coalition of European knights faces off against its greatest foe (getting along with one another) to overcome its second greatest foe: the Seljuk Empire. Asbridge, Thomas. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land . New York: Harper Collins, 2010. Baz Battles. " First Crusade: Siege of Antioch 1098 AD ." July 8, 2017. Battle (Normal)-Boxcat Games Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mission-Boxcat Games…

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Episode 21: The Battle of Helm's Deep 45:50

7 years назад45:50