History Dispatches

In early 1940, Soviet officials - including Joseph Stalin - authorized the execution of more than 25,000 Polish military and civilian leaders - in order to purge the nation of potential opponents. It is a crime that has been shrouded in blood, lies, and deception - the effects continuing to reverberate to this day. This is the story of the Katyn Massacre.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_massacre

https://warsawinstitute.org/katyn-massacre-mechanisms-genocide/

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It takes special skill to be a burglar and safecracker. It takes even more skill to escape from prison...half a dozen times. And you need a whole lot of charisma to become a folk hero. Need more? Why not fight some Nazis while you’re at it. This is the story of the infamous safecracker Gentlemen Johnny Ramensky.

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Sources

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/amazing-glasgow-crime-tale-notorious-25314176

https://www.thenational.scot/news/14864606.a-parcel-of-rogues-gentle-johnny-ramensky-the-safecracker-who-used-his-skills-to-battle-the-nazis/

http://peterman.org.uk/fourpetermen.htm

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In January of 2026, Monet Izabeth completed a 57-day expedition in Antarctica, becoming the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole. In this episode, we interview her, and find out about her journey to not only reach the South Pole – but also all the challenges leading up to expedition.

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Website: https://www.monetizabeth.com

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Image: by Sara Jenner courtesy of Monet Izabeth

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There is an old adage that says infantry wins battles, but logistics win wars. And the Cold War was no different. When the Soviet Union cut off all land and river access to West Berlin, the Americans and British organized the Berlin Airlift. Over the course of 15 months over 278,000 flights delivered more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to keep the besieged city afloat. It is one of the greatest logistical achievements in history. This is the story of the Berlin Airlift.

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Sources

https://media.defense.gov/2012/Jun/27/2001330007/-1/-1/0/Report%20on%20the%20Airlift.pdf

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197518/berlin-city-held-hostage/

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/berlin-airlift

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Blockade#/media/File:C-54_landing_at_Tempelhof.jpg

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In the Mexican-American War a unique detachment of soldiers was put together. It consisted of, mostly, Irish immigrants. And the amazing thing was they fought for Mexico - not the United States. This is the story of the Batallón de San Patricio - or Saint Patrick’s Battalion.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Battalion

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mexican-american-war-irish-immigrants-deserted-us-army-fight-against-america-180971713/

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