Feb 15 2025 48 mins 2
Historian, journalist, and podcast host Desmond Latham returns to Underground Strategy for a wide-ranging discussion on warfare, history, and modern conflict. While Stalingrad was on the agenda, this episode moves beyond a single battle—covering urban warfare, women in combat, and the evolution of military doctrine.
From the brutal house-to-house fighting at Stalingrad to the parallels with Mariupol and Bakhmut, we explore the grim realities of urban warfare. The conversation also touches on Soviet military leadership, psychological warfare, and how combat shapes soldiers across history.
Desmond previously hosted the Number 788 miniseries, where he led an in-depth discussion on Max’s book Number 788, now available under the Underground Strategy podcast.
Check out Desmond Latham’s work:
Desmond Latham’s Blog: https://desmondlatham.blog/
The Battle of Stalingrad Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fbukBWd21o7k17V6O4Xzo
Recommended Reading – Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943 by Antony Beevor: https://amzn.to/40P4Tk1
Discover Number 788: https://amzn.to/3BQGmm7
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