Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast The Devils Will Get No Rest -- James Conroy Talks About His New Book on the Roosevelt-Churchill Casablanca Conference that Produced the Short- and Long-Term Blueprints for Allied Victory Over Hitler 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:03:55 -1:03:55 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. The Devils Will Get No Rest -- James Conroy Talks About His New Book on the Roosevelt-Churchill Casablanca Conference that Produced the Short- and Long-Term Blueprints for Allied Victory Over Hitler Larry Kotlikoff Jul 11, 2024 Share Transcript In this episode I talk with James Conroy, a distinguished author and historian with a diverse career background that gives him a unique voice in historical accuracy. He has served in the US Naval Air Reserve, excelled as a lawyer, and transitioned into writing award-winning history books. His latest work, "The Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War," delves into the pivotal Casablanca Conference and its significance in World War II. Conroy's meticulous research and engaging narrative bring to life the historical figures and the strategic decisions that shaped the outcome of the war. Topics Covered: The North African Campaign: Montgomery's Command and Patton's Role The Casablanca Conference: Strategic Discussions and Personalities Challenges of Historical Research: Primary Sources and Writing Process Historical Parallels: WWII to Contemporary Geopolitical Conflicts Time Stamps: 00:00 James' written works, and notable books. 08:27 Transitioning careers from law to writing history 13:29 The research, organization, and work of writing about historical events 19:08 The American's and British plan of invading Africa 22:49 The Allies' strategy to weaken German forces summarized 30:00 FDR was open-minded and strategic in WWII 37:19 The Casablanca conference's pivotal role in shifting history 39:18 Inquiry about North Africa campaign details 44:41 Post-invasion rivalry between Montgomery and Patton 54:03 The British deception operation in WWII to mislead Germans 01:00:31 Emphasizing historical context and comparisons to current events 01:01:46 Isolationism vs. intervention: the defining issue today. In this episode, you will gain valuable insights into the complex and often under-appreciated dynamics of the Allied efforts in North Africa, learn about the intricate relationships and strategies discussed during the Casablanca Conference, and hear about the painstaking research that goes into writing a character-driven historical narrative. James Conroy offers a granular view of the personalities involved and the crucial decisions made, drawing parallels to contemporary issues in leadership and international politics. Subscribe Share Learn Some Money Magic Secure Your Retirement! Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff, a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author , President of maxifi.com , and Author of Money Magic . Stay Connected: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Amazon Music Discussion about this episode Comments Restacks Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Subscribe Listen on Substack App RSS Feed Appears in episode Larry Kotlikoff Recent Episodes Naill Ferguson, the Preeminent Economic Historian, Talks Geopolitics -- Yesterday's, Today's, and Tomorrow's Aug 10 • Larry Kotlikoff Jack Schibli of Lane Generational Explains Why the Stock Market Runs Largely on Autopilot and the Equity-Investing Danger this Presents Aug 2 • Larry Kotlikoff The Brilliant and Captivating Justin Wolfers Talks Economics and the Economy Jul 31 • Larry Kotlikoff Economics Matter's First Substack Live! Talking Social Security's Extreme Insolvency with Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp, and… Jul 29 • Larry Kotlikoff Brilliant Investing Requires Thinking and Looking Outside the Box -- Steve Laffey Is an Extraordinary Investor. This is a Podcast You Can't… Jul 23 Economist John Goodman, Father of HSAs and One of America's Most Influential Policymakers, Talks US Healthcare Reform Jul 16 • Larry Kotlikoff Bruce Mehlman Joins Economics Matters to Discuss the Long-Term Economic Impact of the War in Iran, Geopolitics, Economic History, and His… Jul 2 • Larry Kotlikoff Sebastian Mallaby Returns to Discuss AI and his Latest Bestseller: The Infinity Machine. Jun 25 • Larry Kotlikoff