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507. Exploring the Dynamics of War feat. Richard Overy
What are the psychological and biological underpinnings of human violence and our collective propensity for war? How important really is leadership in wartime decision-making?Richard Overy is an honorary professor at the University of Exeter, and the author of several books. His latest are the brand new Rain of Ruin: Tokyo, Hiroshima, and the Surrender of Japan, and also Why War?, and Why the Allies Won. Greg and Richard discuss Richard’s book, Why War?, which addresses the social and psychological aspects of war rather than just its historical dimensions. Richard explains the evolving nature…
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