Eclipsed Epics

Finland deals with the fallout from its wars with the Soviet Union. And the West has some things to say about it... Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

We wrap up the stories of Boris Shaposhnikov, Cyril Meretskov, Paavo Talvela, and Semyon Timoshenko. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

The father of the modern Finnish state and the one of the worst men in all human history exit the stage. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Were the Nazis and Finland allies or co-belligerents? Does it even matter? Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Stalin was right. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Finland loses a lot, but the USSR is about to lose more. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Insert wrong buzzer here. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

The logic can be seen as insane. Also, food poisoning does not feel good. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

This is (the beginning of) the end. (The beginning of) The end, my friends. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Timoshenko really had a lot on his plate when he decided to take this charity case on. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Otherwise known as the beginning of the end of the stumbling, fumbling, and bumbling of the Soviets in Finland. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

But, they won. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

This episode should be more properly titled Yet More Failed Offensives... as in multiple failed offensives. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Is expulsion from an organization that cannot do anything really an expulsion at all? Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Aaro Pajari "been workin' on the railroad all the live long day" Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

When you offer an 8-hour work day and land redistribution, can your republic be anything less than long lived? Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Stalin finally invades!!!! Or does he? Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Russia plans an ambitious invasion. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

No Winter War happens without 1939. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Stalin comes to power and kills a lot of people. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

After being a thing, Finland tears itself in 2. Then it repairs itself with the blood of Red sympathizers if you are looking at it from one side. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Finland becomes a thing! Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

World War I continues to happen until Tsar Nicholas abdicates. Then it continues to happen until the Bolsheviks take power. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Nicholas II, after conceding on sharing power, finally solves the problems of his day with more him. Also, World War I happened. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

The title should be quite self explanatory. If it is not, maybe consider giving this here episode a listen or 2. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

In this first actual episode in TWO years, we discuss what this season is about, what sources are drawn from for it, and how things are going to be structured different this season. Intro Song: Illumination by Kai Engel Follow the show's subreddit. Follow Rob on Twitter.

Ever wonder what would happen if the Cuban Missile Crisis turned the Cold War hot, except the annihilation of the globe? Wonder no more. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Plutarch likes Sertorius. K, i, s, s... You know the rest. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

I made mistakes. I had sources. I have thoughts. We talked about it all. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Philip O. Spann wants you to know Sertorius is not equal to Caesar. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius finds out things can indeed get worse and Pompey threatens the Senate. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius wonders what sends him the River this night. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius' fortunes change because one commander is insubordinate and he uses up his "rocket fuel". Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius forces a tribe to surrender by blowing chalk in its face. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius blows an opportunity to kill a triumvirer. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Perperna reluctantly goes to Spain behind an eager butcher. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Metellus finds out that Sertorius likes battle plans as a side with his steak. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius lands in Spain and handles Rome's JV squad. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius goes to Spain, leaves Spain, and comes back. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sulla marches on Rome... again and Metellus Pius and Pompey rush to his banner. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sulla blocks Sertorius from political power and marches on Rome. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Rome's dealings in Spain are given the KO and DP treatment. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

Sertorius is born and has to swim for his life. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

We talk about why I chose Sertorius as a topic, the sources, the episodes and more. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.

We introduce the show, host, and how everything will work. Intro song: Illumination by Kai Engel Visit the show's subreddit.