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Andrew Roberts — Why Hitler lost WWII, Churchill as applied historian, & Napoleon as startup founder

Nov 22, 2023 · 1h 18m
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  • Andrew Roberts examines why Nazi ideology cost Hitler WW2 and how Churchill functioned as an applied historian using historical lessons to inform decisions
  • Napoleon emerges as a startup founder archetype; Roberts analyzes drones, reconnaissance, and future of warfare through historical parallels to past conflicts
  • Post-WW2 conflicts (Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Taiwan) reveal recurring strategic errors; future wars may follow similar patterns despite technological change

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