The TRUE Escape Story of a WW2 Soldier & Why Operation Barbarossa Failed - Author Scott Bury

Scott Bury is a Canadian historian and author focused on the complex history of the Eastern Front in World War II, particularly through the personal experiences of his father-in-law, Maurice Burry, a Canadian-Ukrainian who was conscripted into the Soviet Army, captured by the Nazis, escaped with comrades, and later joined the Ukrainian resistance.

Expect to learn about his family’s extraordinary WWII story, the four-sided conflict in Eastern Europe, and key insights into Operation Barbarossa’s failures and battles and more.

___

Launch your podcast using my successful blueprint—even on a budget and with zero experience, get my new episodes 24 hours early & join a tribe of like-minded outliers who will help you grow…

Want to start taking podcasting seriously? My full step-by-step podcast blueprint: https://www.patreon.com/c/watsonhowland

____

Check out Scott’s work

Website: https://scottburyauthor.com

Beyond Barborossa: https://beyondbarbarossa.podbean.com

X: https://x.com/scottthewriter

_____

00:00 Maurice Burry's Early Life and Family Background

01:21 Drafted into the Soviet Army and Captured by Nazis

02:32 Escape and Joining the Resistance

06:10 Operation Barbarossa: An Overview

15:49 The Pivotal Battles and German Overconfidence

49:58 Ethical Considerations in Warfare

51:03 Sieges of Leningrad and Stalingrad

01:02:31 The Role of the Polish Home Army

01:11:38 Historical Interpretations and Biases

01:18:03 Modern Geopolitical Implications