Why did some German soldiers view American troops differently from the British during World War II? What made the arrival of U.S. forces on the European battlefield such a significant moment for Germany?

In this episode, we uncover the battlefield realities behind German fears of American troops, comparing the military strategies, weapons, industrial power, air superiority, logistics, and combat experiences associated with U.S. forces and British troops during WWII.

From the D-Day invasion and Normandy campaign to the final battles in Europe, we explore what German soldiers encountered when facing the American Army—and why perceptions of American military power developed the way they did.

Was it American firepower? Massive resources? Air power? Artillery? Or something else?

🎙️ Listen as we separate historical fact from po ...