World War II - Part 1 (WWI)

About to sit through this but how the hell am I supposed to pay attention to a dr. Casagranda talk if he's not gesticulating and pacing all over the place?!?! That's like %50 of the fun and the inculcating/inoculating prowess of this man. Praying for the quick mending of that ailed limb, that literal pillar of knowledge. Salam

I'm glad this professor wasn't at my university when I was studying; otherwise, I might have become a historian instead of an engineer. I love your lectures and appreciate the excellent work you do. Please keep it up!

Hello everyone. I'm a German history student who happened upon this lecture. First and foremost, I must say I'm deeply impressed by the speaker's skills and the wealth of knowledge being shared here. However, I'd like to point out two minor errors that caught my attention. When Dr. Casagranda began talking about Prussia, he mentioned that the Polish king called upon the Prussians to fight for him. In fact, the Prussians were one of the tribes living in the present-day Baltics who posed such challenges to the Polish kings. So, it wasn't the Prussians he called upon, but rather the Teutonic Order. This was a knightly order, akin to the Knights Hospitaller or the Knights Templar, founded during the First Crusade in the Holy Land, which, after the collapse of the Crusader states, sought territories. After an unsuccessful attempt in the Balkans, it established its own domain in the Baltics which was called Prussia much later. Following the Reformation, the Order's territory became a secular duchy, and because the last Grand Master came from the House of Hohenzollern, he became its duke. However, this line of the house eventually died out, and Prussia thus passed to Brandenburg, which was also ruled by the Hohenzollerns. The second minor error concerns the statement: "Prussia is an army without a state." In fact, I'm not familiar with this exact phrase; rather, it's often quoted slightly differently: "Other states have an army, but the Prussian army has a state." This phrase doesn't originate from the time when the Teutonic Order conquered the territories of Prussia, but rather from the 18th and 19th centuries. Allegedly attributed to the French statesman Honoré Gabriel de Mirabeau, this statement refers to the militarization in Prussia, which began not until after the Thirty Years' War, flourished in the 18th century, and was further strengthened after the Napoleonic Wars through the "Prussian reforms."

I couldn't remember how i found this man on YouTube, but he is by far the best teacher i have ever known. Thank you again, I wish you a fast recovery of your injuries.

Wow, I have watched countless documentaries on WW1 and WW2, and this lecture has been the best. Thank you. I wish you had lectures on African history.

When dr Casagranda drops his lectures, you know your in for a treat! It makes my day

I randomly came across this brilliant teacher a couple of weeks ago and I cant get enough of his lectures.

Never in my life I've wished to go to the US but now its become one of my aims in life to get to Austin and sit there in just one of Dr. Casagranda's lectures! The power of the talent of this man!

Dr Casagranda makes history so exciting it's better than any movie, waiting impatiently for Salah Uddin part 2

This man is a time machine. Brings to life the past like no other history book or historian WOW

Salam from Ramallah Dr. Casagandra , may you please tell the story of the Nakba or Omar AlKhattab. My family sits and watches your lectures and in a time when school is shut because of the war , you bring knowledge and experience that even our best teachers can’t accomplish with a powerful engaging way. My children benefit immensely as do I. Also may you recover soon our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I need part two! Come one Dr. give the people what they want!

I thought Dan Carlin's Hardcore History would always be the best World War series for me, but man, I loved this part 1 by Dr. Roy. Can't wait for second!

Please, upload part 2. This was amazing and I could watch hours of Casagranda talk about this era of history for hours on end. It all is more than relevant now than ever and we need to talk about how everything happened in the first place.

Professor Casagranda, In Darija Which Is Moroccan Arabic, The Term Casagranda or Its Meaning Is Often Given To People With Good Heart, Generous and Welcoming, Just So You Know. Thank You For The Generosity Of Your Courses 🙏. Alami Omar.

Can't wait for part 2! It's always a pleasure to hear Dr.Casagranda tell history, sometimes I think he was there and witnessed it for himself Incredible story teller

I'm always so happy to see Dr. Casagranda uploaded another one of his amazing lectures!

I feel like people who watch these lectures should be awarded academic credits. Always has such an insightful and illuminating account of the people, places and events from our past that continue to resonate today.

I have more respect for this man than my actual teachers. The outpouring knowledge and intelligence with his unparalleled storytelling is fascinating. Massive respect Sir. Get well soon. 💙

Always excited when a new lecture is posted ! Please please do more on any topic! you have a way to make anything interesting and engaging! Also wishing you a speedy recovery professor