Leadership Lessons From The Great Books | The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells

The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells

October 29, 2025 / 01:49:17/S4 E169

The First World War by John Keegan w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
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00:00 "Roots of War and Vengeance"

06:45 "Origins of Modern Middle East"

11:58 Origins of Modern War Planning

21:52 Early Communication & Aristocratic Diplomacy

24:47 "Plans Fail Under Pressure"

29:34 The Assassination That Sparked WWI

37:45 "Next Man Up Leadership"

39:39 "US Military Decision-Making Explained"

49:06 "Somme: Britain's Greatest Tragedy"

52:21 "Normandy: Sacrifice for Victory"

01:00:59 "Undercover Boss: Season One Impact"

01:02:18 "Lack of Common Touch"

01:08:37 "Postmodern Cynicism and Elites"

01:16:01 "From Sharecropper to Success"

01:18:37 "America, Russia, and WWI"

01:28:29 WWI, Bolshevism, and Global Collapse

01:31:20 Local vs Global Tensions

01:35:52 "War Inspires Technological Innovation"

01:41:31 "First Instance of Pivoting"

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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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