Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?

Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war.

And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!

The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.

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In this episode of the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, we sit down with Hollywood actor and producer Jon Cryer to discuss his new podcast series, 'The Man Who Calculated Death.' We discuss the compelling story behind the series, which explores the life of journalist Suzanne Rico's grandfather, Robert Lusser, an engineer whose work included creating the V1 – the world’s first cruise missile – during World War II. We cover Lusser's legacy, his contributions to Germany's wartime efforts, and the personal and emotional journey of protecting his family through it all.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:51 The Man Who Calculated Death: Origin of the Title

01:58 Suzanne Rico's Family Revelation

03:28 Facing the Dark Past: Suzanne's Journey

05:33 Historical Context and Moral Dilemmas

08:19 Robert Lusser's Life and Motivations

13:32 Podcast Production Insights

15:48 The Impact of Lusser's Work

29:10 Future Projects and Final Thoughts

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