Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum to Serbia. The European powers respond.I also take a closer look at Russia's culpability for war. Citations and Links -Christopher Clark, The Sleepwalkers: How Europe went to War in 1914 (New York: HarperCo

The July Crisis of 1914 #2

Apr 7th, 2021 46m 7s

Following the Franz Ferdinand assassination, Austria-Hungary would have some decisions to make regarding Serbia. Would they respond with diplomacy? Or a call to arms? I also take a closer look at Austria-Hungary's responsibility in the outbrea

The July Crisis of 1914 #1

Mar 3rd, 2021 51m 21s

Franz Ferdinand’s assassination is a well-known event. Not as well-known is the context in which the assassination took place. Tension was building in Serbia and the Balkans long before Gavrilo Princip fired his gun.This was an act that sparke

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Teaser | The July Crisis of 1914 (and the Never-Ending Debate of Who Caused War)

Feb 3rd, 2021 6m 41s

New series on the buildup to World War I launching soon! Please enjoy this teaser.

WWI and WWII, a Bridge Episode

Jan 20th, 2021 38m 16s

Next month, this podcast will explore the buildup to World War I. In this episode, we look at the connections between the wars to show how Points of No Return is moving forward.

The Spine of History - Points of No Return in History Moving Forward

Jan 6th, 2021 25m 10s

A reviewer on iTunes recently asked if the series featured on this podcast are connected. Today, I try to answer this question and cast a vision for the show moving forward.Contact the show -Twitter: @dnoellEmail: [email protected] -

Japan Attacks America #4

Dec 23rd, 2020 17m 21s

By December of 1941, a Japanese attack could come at any moment. Would America notice the warning signs and be prepared?Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Pacific Theater of World War Two had begun.This is the final narrativ

Japan Attacks America #3

Dec 9th, 2020 19m 25s

Negotiations between Japan and America fall apart by the end of November, 1941. Their differences were too great, and mistranslations and miscommunication didn't help. A Japanese attack was looming.Citations -Richard B. Frank, Tower of Skulls

Japan Attacks America #2

Nov 25th, 2020 16m 48s

Japan and America continue to negotiate (or, at least, make an attempt to do this) in the late summer and fall of 1941. By November, a serious chance of war was looming.Citations -Eri Hotta, Japan 1941: Countdown to Infamy (New York: Alfred A

Japan Attacks America #1

Nov 18th, 2020 22m 40s

In this new series we will explore the buildup to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor (and the small things that led to it). On today's episode, we set the stage for the negotiations between America and Japan. The Japanese were building an empire i

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Teaser | Japan Attacks America (and the Small Things that Led to it)

Nov 11th, 2020 3m 6s

In this new series we will explore the buildup to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The small things that led to this - miscommunication and mistranslation, for example - have often been overlooked.First episode available Wednesday, Novembe

Dr. Randall Bytwerk | Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Nov 4th, 2020 37m 36s

Today's interview officially wraps up the series on Hitler's rise to the chancellorship.Dr. Randall Bytwerk is Professor Emeritus of Communication at Calvin University. He specializes in Nazi propaganda.We talk about the Nazi political campai

Hitler Becomes Chancellor #4

Oct 28th, 2020 20m 22s

At the end of 1932, the Nazi movement was falling apart. How would they turn things around? This is the final episode of the series.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/historywithdavenoell (https://www.patreon.com/historywithdavenoell)C

Hitler Becomes Chancellor #3

Oct 21st, 2020 23m 2s

Hitler and the Nazis hit a high point in the summer of 1932. The coming months, however, would bring trouble. Would the Nazi movement fall apart?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/historywithdavenoell (https://www.patreon.com/historywit

Hitler Becomes Chancellor #2

Oct 14th, 2020 23m 57s

1932 would be an important year for the Nazis. To start the year, Hitler ran for president against the incumbent (and the favorite to win), Paul von Hindenburg. While Hitler would not win, this was just the beginning of the story. By August, th

Hitler Becomes Chancellor #1

Oct 7th, 2020 22m 14s

Welcome to the first series Hitler Becomes Chancellor (and How it Almost Didn't Happen). There was a moment when Hitler and the Nazi movement were at risk of completely falling apart. One closed-door meeting changed all of this. This four-episo