History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.

Preview 18: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 6 - Preparing for War

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. War clouds on the horizon. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, • 29:43

Preview 17: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 5 - Aviation

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. Naval aviation was a major topic of conversation between the RAF and the Royal Navy. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, • 26:21

Intelligent Speech 2025

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Feb 6, • 3:07

Preview 16: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 4 - Building Better Battleships

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. Time to build new ships, and they had to be good. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, • 24:02

Interview 38: The Forgotten War with Jack Bowsher

This week I was joined by Jack Browsher to discuss a new World War 2 Podcast The Forgotten War, which covers the events in Burma during the war. Find out more about the Forgotten War here: https://shows.acast.com/the-forgotten-war-podContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, • 40:05

Preview 15: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 3 - The End of the Naval Treaty

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. The treaties that were so important to the course of naval warfare during the interwar years would expire, what next?Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, • 27:49

Preview 14: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 2 - The Early 30s

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. What were some of the events that impacted the Royal Navy during the early 1930s?Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, • 46:03

Preview 13: The Victorious Royal Navy Pt. 1 - Budgets

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. The story of the interwar Royal Navy is one of trying to simply do too much with not enough resources. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, • 42:27

207: The Fall of France - Epilogue: Riom

In early 1942 the new Vichy French government would bring charges against 6 men in the effort to determine the reasons for France's defeat in 1942. The resulting trial would not go as planned. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more a

Jan 8, • 33:55

206: The Fall of France - Defeat

France was defeated. Why? Who? How?Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, • 28:22

205: The Fall of France - Surrender

With the fall of the Reynaud government, Petain rapidly moved into armistice negotiations with Germany, although calling them negotiations might be inaccurate. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Dec 28, 2024 • 25:37

Interview 37: RAF Gardening Operations with Jane Guilliford Lowes

While their other operations get most of the publicity, throughout the entire war the RAF was constantly sending bombers on missions to drop sea mines, operations code named Gardening operations. Nevermind The Dambusters: https://nevermindthedambusters.buzzsprout.com/Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the

Dec 22, 2024 • 42:56

204: The Fall of France - About that Maginot Thing

The French had this cool thing called the Maginot Line, what has been happening there?Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2024 • 24:02

Interview 36: General Stanisław Maczek with Jenny Grant

Pick up a copy of The Price of Victory from Pen and Sword: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Price-of-Victory-Hardback/p/51599Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2024 • 38:42

203: The Fall of France - Falling Apart

After the fall of Paris things continued to just as poorly as they did before. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2024 • 23:20

202: The Fall of France - "To Make a Corpse Feel"

Paris Falls. General Brooke realizes that the British are no longer capable of helping the French.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024 • 26:34

201: The Fall of France - "The Last Quarter of an Hour"

After the beginning of Case Red, the overall situation for the French would quickly begin to fall apart completely. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2024 • 34:34

200: The Fall of France - Case Red

Stage one of the German invasion had went so well, so now it was time for stage two.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 31:09

199: The Fall of France - The Battle of Abbeville

What were the Germans going to do to finally defeat France? What was going to happen to the critical Abbeville bridgehead?Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024 • 34:03

Interview 35: The Man Who Calculated Death with Suzanne Rico

In this interview I was joined by Suzanne Rico who has released the new podcast The Man Who Calculated Death about her grandfather Robert Lusser, the man who led the team that built the V-1 bomb.Check out the podcast at https://www.themanwhocalculateddeath.com/Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second

Nov 10, 2024 • 43:05

198: The Fall of France - Picking Up the Pieces

The evacuation of Dunkirk was underway, but discussions had already started for what the British and French would do next.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2024 • 24:09

197: The Fall of France - Operation Dynamo

Operation Dynamo would be wildly more successful than anybody would have predicted. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2024 • 29:13

196: The Fall of France - The Myths of Dunkirk

Dunkirk, legends, myths, realities, all wrapped into one. But also, it sort of does not matter. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024 • 25:41

195: The Fall of France - The Collapsing Bag

The situation in Belgium and Northern France was falling apart, and disaster was looming. The only question was how the disaster would be managed.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Oct 16, 2024 • 30:14

Interview 34: Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour with Ted Barris

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Oct 9, 2024 • 53:37

Interview 33: Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle with Mark Stille

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Oct 2, 2024 • 32:28

Interview 32: Hero City: Leningrad 1943-44 with Prit Buttar

Hero City: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/hero-city-9781472856609/ More books by Prit Buttar: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/author/prit-buttar/ Ensure your data is private online at incogni.com/SWW and then use code SWW to get 60% off an annual plan. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Coupon Code: SECOND Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the S

Sep 29, 2024 • 38:20

Interview 31: Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich with Richard Evans

Check out Hitler's People here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653631/hitlers-people-by-richard-j-evans/Ensure your data is private online at incogni.com/SWW and then use code SWW to get 60% off an annual plan. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media p

Sep 18, 2024 • 25:02

194: The Fall of France - Boulogne, Calais, and The Halt Order

The channel ports were critical for the BEF, and the Germans knew it.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2024 • 25:23

193: The Fall of France - Cut Off

The British and French divisions that were cut off in Belgium had a real problem, and it was getting worse by the hour. https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECOND Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2024 • 27:16

Interview 30: Hell Let Loose with Matt White of Expression Games

In this interview I was joined by Matt White, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Expression Games the developers of Hell Let Loose. Hell Let Loose is a grounded first person shooter which is based in the world of the Second World War. Hell Let Loose: https://www.hellletloose.com/Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Aug 25, 2024 • 57:09

192: The Fall of France - To The Coast!

Things were going very badly for the French, but then the Germans gave them a bit of a breather. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2024 • 29:17

191: The Fall of France - Breakouts

After the failure of the French counter attacks there was only one path forward, to the west. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2024 • 28:53

190: The Fall of France - Stonne and Flavigny's Failure

After the failures of the first counterattacks by forces available to Lafontaine, the French would have another opportunity, this time with 3 divisions under the command of General Flavigny. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2024 • 29:20

189: The Fall of France - French Counterattacks of May 14

After the first failed counterattacks on the morning of May 14th, the French would attempt to launch another, far larger, effort in the afternoon. The key word in that sentence is "attempt". Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2024 • 26:05

188: The Fall of France - Reinhardt and Rommel

Have you heard of this Rommel guy? He seems to always be doing things. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 25:23

187: The Fall of France - Crossing the Meuse

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Jul 17, 2024 • 27:25

186: The Fall of France - To the Meuse!

A critical part of the German plan for the invasion of France was to reach the Meuse as quickly as possible. 10 Years of Podcasting Update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-years-of-107050529 Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2024 • 29:16

185: The Fall of France - Through the Ardennes

While fighting was occurring to the north, it was through the Ardennes that the decisive German forces were moving. 10 Years of Podcasting Update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-years-of-107050529 Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2024 • 30:00

184: The Fall of France - Hannut and Gembloux

As the Germans moved across central Belgium the exact kind of battle that the French Army had been anticipating for years occurred, and they did very well. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 24:13

183: The Fall of France - The Invasion of Belgium

The German invasion of Belgium would begin on the morning of May 10th. The Belgian army had one goal: to buy time until reinforcements could arrive. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024 • 26:18

182: The Fall of France - The Invasion of the Netherlands

On May 10th, 1940 there would be multiple countries invaded by the German military, the one that the podcast will cover first is The Netherlands. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2024 • 24:16

181: The Fall of France - Fall Gelb

The original German plan for the invasion of France was safe, conservative, and downright boring. But then another plan appeared that was far more interesting. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2024 • 28:57

180: The Fall of France - French War Plans

The French had been preparing for this moment since 1919, so what did they come up with? Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 31:24

179: The Fall of France - Can We Fight Somewhere Else?

Join British and French leaders as they spend roughly 8 months trying desperately to fight a war anywhere but eastern France. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 • 27:52

178: The Fall of France - Preparations for War

During the period of the Phoney War the French and British would frantically prepare for the war that they were already in. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024 • 23:52

177: The Fall of France - Playing the Long Game

When they entered the war the British and French had a plan, they would fight a long war against Germany. This would allow them to take advantage of their worldwide empire and their control of the seas. Then after years of rearmament and preparations they would launch their attack. All they had to do was hold off the Germans for a few years while the German economy imploded, it was such an easy plan. It would fail. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second Worl

May 8, 2024 • 23:22

Summary 3: The September Campaign

This is a new series of episodes that are designed to solve one problem, this podcast is going to take a long time. One side effect of the amount of content the podcast needs to cover is that there are times when there is information from previous episodes or series that originally released years in the past which is now important background information for episodes that are about to release. This is where the summaries come in. Moving forward I will drop in a few summaries at appropriate times

May 1, 2024 • 26:02

Summary 2: Germany Prepares for War

This is a new series of episodes that are designed to solve one problem, this podcast is going to take a long time. One side effect of the amount of content the podcast needs to cover is that there are times when there is information from previous episodes or series that originally released years in the past which is now important background information for episodes that are about to release. This is where the summaries come in. Moving forward I will drop in a few summaries at appropriate times

Apr 24, 2024 • 31:55

Summary 1: The Third Republic

This is a new series of episodes that are designed to solve one problem, this podcast is going to take a long time. One side effect of the amount of content the podcast needs to cover is that there are times when there is information from previous episodes or series that originally released years in the past which is now important background information for episodes that are about to release. This is where the summaries come in. Moving forward I will drop in a few summaries at appropriate times

Apr 17, 2024 • 24:29

176: The Invasion of Norway - The End and Beginning of Norwegian Resistance

The campaign was almost over, but for the people of Norway the war was just beginning. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 26:36

175: The Invasion of Norway - The Recapture of Narvik

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Apr 3, 2024 • 26:47

174: The Invasion of Norway - The Snows of Narvik

In the areas around Narvik the fate of northern Norway would be decided. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 22:40

173: The Invasion of Norway - "Your troops haven't been defeated!"

While the Norwegians were trying to hold back the German attacks, they believed that help was on its way. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 27:13

172: The Invasion of Norway - Allied Reactions

As the Germans invaded Norway, in Paris and London decisions had to be made about how to respond. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2024 • 26:15

171: The Invasion of Norway - The Naval Battles of Narvik

After the German assault on Narvik it was only a matter of time until the Royal Navy responded. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2024 • 24:04

170: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 8 - Narvik

While the German invasion was occurring in central and southern Norway, the northernmost German forces were going ashore at Narvik. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 29, 2024 • 25:27

169: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 7 - Fight We Shall

As news of the German invasion spread, the Norwegian government tried to determine what was happening and what they should do about it. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 26:23

American History Tellers: The Underground Railroad

Wondery’s podcast American History Tellers takes you to the events, times and people that shaped America and Americans — our values, our struggles and our dreams. In the early 1800s, slavery rapidly expanded across the American South. But each year, thousands of courageous enslaved men, women, and children fled their owners in search of freedom. And in Philadelphia, secret allies came to their aid. Quaker abolitionists collaborated with free Black people to bring the freedom seekers to safety.

Feb 15, 2024 • 5:06

168: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 6 - The Battle for Oslofjord

The German ships on their way to Oslo were in for a nasty surprise, courtesy of the Norwegian defenders of the fortress at Oscarsborg. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2024 • 27:43

167: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 5 - Denmark, Kristiansand, Sola, and Trondheim

The German invasion would begin with disconnected attacks which forced individual units in several areas to make critical decisions. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 24:22

166: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 4 - The Gallant Glowworm

With British and German ships both sailing off the coast of Norway, at some point they were going to run into one another. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2024 • 21:57

165: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 3 - Operation Weserübung

The Germans would quickly put together a plan to invade Norway after realizing that the British might get there first. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 • 30:08

164: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 2 - British and French Invasion Plans

The German military would invade Norway in April 1940, but not before the British and French came very close to beating them. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 24:36

163: The Invasion of Norway Pt. 1 - The Altmark Incident

Before the German invasion of Norway, the Altmark reenters the podcast as the centerpiece of an international incident. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2024 • 25:25

162: The Early War at Sea Pt. 12 - The 1940 Sea Change

In June 1940 the war at sea was about to change. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2023 • 23:27

161: The Early War at Sea Pt. 11 - Never Enough Boats

U-boats in Scapa Flow! Wolfpacks on the prowl! Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023 • 22:58

160: The Early War at Sea Pt. 10 - Opening U-Boat Moves

When the war started the German U-boats were already prepared to play their part. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 28:22

159: The Early War at Sea Pt. 9 - Finding U-Boats

The threat that the U-Boats posed was well known after the First World War, so how did the British plan to protect their trade from them? Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023 • 30:52

158: The Early War at Sea Pt. 8 - The End of the Admiral Graf Spee

After being sighted by the British cruisers under Captain Harwood, it was only a matter of time before the story of the Admiral Graf Spee came to an end. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 32:54

157: The Early War at Sea Pt. 7 - Admiral Graf Spee on a Rampage

For a few weeks the Admiral Graf Spee would be on a rampage in the South Atlantic. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 23:09

156: The Early War at Sea Pt. 6 - Panzerschiffe

The Germans would have their surface raiders in position even before the war started. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 26:27

155: The Early War at Sea Pt. 5 - Danger Above and Below

From above soared the bombers from below floated the mines. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2023 • 23:38

154: The Early War at Sea Pt. 4 - Opening Moves

When the war started in Poland, so did the war at sea. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 24:10

Introducing AUSA’s Army Matters podcast

AUSA’s Army Matters podcast amplifies the voices of the Total Army – one story at a time. Join hosts LTG (Ret.) Les Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey every other Wednesday as they interview the modern chroniclers of the Army experience to discuss inspiring leadership stories, current issues faced by Soldiers and our military families’ journeys. Start listening now wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 1:44

153: The Early War at Sea Pt. 3 - The Kriegsmarine

The leaders of the Kriegsmarine did not want to repeat the mistakes of the last war, so what did they want to do? Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2023 • 28:17

152: The Early War at Sea Pt. 2 - Building Big British Battleships

This week the narrative takes a bit of a detour into conversations of the British shipbuilding industry during the interwar years. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2023 • 31:38

151: The Early War at Sea Pt. 1 - All Around the World

We start the discussions about the naval war with the largest navy in the world: The Royal Navy. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2023 • 25:29

Preview 12: Treaty Cruisers

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses one of the lasting legacies of the of the Washington Naval Treaties, the class of ships that would come to be known as Treaty Cruisers. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2023 • 28:32

Preview 11: The Washington Naval Treaty

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the Washington Naval Treaty, why it was signed, and some of the impacts it had on navies around the world. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023 • 32:46

Interview 29: Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle with Mark Stille

You can find more information about Mark's book here: https://ospreypublishing.com/us/leyte-gulf-9781472851727/ Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2023 • 41:17

Preview 10: The Imperial Japanese Navy

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the state of the Imperial Japanese Navy after the First World War and the views of Japanese naval leaders. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023 • 22:42

Preview 9: The Victorious Royal Navy

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the state of the Royal Navy after the end of the First World War to set up discussions around the creation of the Washington Naval Treaty. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 27:01

150: The Winter War Pt. 8 - The End

As February turned into March, the desire of the Finns to find a way out of the war would finally succeed. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 28:48

149: The Winter War Pt. 7 - The Isthmus Grind

In early 1940 Timoshenko and Zhukov would arrive, it was time for the Red Army to get serious. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2023 • 24:36

148: The Winter War Pt. 6 - The War in the North

During the December 1939 and January 1940 there was fighting occurring all over Finland north of Lake Ladoga. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 25:47

147: The Winter War Pt. 5 - Suomussalmi

One of the most famous battles of the entire war would be fought in northern Finland in late December. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2023 • 28:48

146: The Winter War Pt. 4 - Tolvajärvi

North of Lake Ladoga, near Tolvajärvi the first successful Finnish counter attack would be launched. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2023 • 26:09

Member Preview 8: Shattered Sword

In a break from the Winter War series, here is an episode from the Member Archives, discussing what is one my top Second World War reading recommendations. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 23:56

145: The Winter War Pt. 3 - The Attack Begins

On November 30th, 1939 the first bombers would appear over Helsinki. The Winter War had started. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 29:51

144: The Winter War Pt. 2 - Plans

The Winter War was starting, how did both sides plan to fight the war? Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 26:46

143: The Winter War Pt. 1 - Nordic Defiance

After the negotiations with the Baltic nations, the Soviet Union turned its eye northward with the hope of another easy diplomatic victory. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 25:06

142: The Baltic Takeover

While the Second World War was ongoing elsewhere in Europe, the Soviet leaders would use the distraction to achieve a few of their longstanding goals in the Baltic. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2023 • 21:12

141: The Soviet Union Pt. 11 - By Air and By Sea

The Five Year Plans were important to the Red Army, they would also be very important to the Soviet Air Force and Navy. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2023 • 27:12

140: The Soviet Union Pt. 10 - The Red Army

How was the Red Army preparing for war? Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2023 • 26:39

139: The Soviet Union Pt. 9 - The Military Purges

The military would not escape the purges. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2023 • 23:02

138: The Soviet Union Pt. 8 - The Great Purges

It was time to clean house. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 21:41

137: The Soviet Union Pt. 7 - The Other Five Year Plans

After the first Five Year Plan, there were two more! Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2023 • 26:26

136: The Soviet Union Pt. 6 - Holodomor

Eventually the agricultural areas of the Soviet Union would hit a breaking point, people were dying from starvation and something had to change. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023 • 27:00

135: The Soviet Union Pt. 5 - Collectivization in Action

This episode will dive into what collectivization looked like in practice and the impact it had on those in the countryside. United24: https://u24.gov.ua/ Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 24:57

134: The Soviet Union Pt. 4 - Collectivization

Collectivization was the path forward for Soviet agriculture, regardless of whether not the people actually wanted it. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2023 • 27:16

133: The Soviet Union Pt. 3 - The First Five Year Plan

Massive economic changes are hard, but that would not prevent the Soviet Union from trying. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 26:00

132: The Soviet Union Pt. 2 - Stalin Comes to Power

Stalin rises to complete power in the Soviet Union, and the Red Army goes through major changes during the 1920s. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 26:01

131: The Soviet Union Pt. 1 - The Man from Saqartvelo

Season 3 begins with the story of a young man from Georgia, Joseph Stalin. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 28:55

Member Preview 7: Reichswehr Pt. 3

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Apr 5, 2023 • 28:13

Member Preview 6: Reichswehr Pt. 2

https://www.historyoftheworldwars.com/the-podcast-in-2023/ https://surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2023 • 24:41

Member Preview 5: Reichswehr Pt. 1

https://www.historyoftheworldwars.com/the-podcast-in-2023/ https://surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023 • 28:09

Member Preview 4: Polish-German Documents

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Mar 15, 2023 • 26:24

Member Preview 3: German-Soviet Relations

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Mar 8, 2023 • 25:59

Member Preview 2: The British Blue Book

https://www.historyoftheworldwars.com/the-podcast-in-2023/ https://surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2023 • 26:59

Member Preview 1: The French Yellow Book

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Feb 22, 2023 • 30:05

130: The September Campaign Pt. 22 - The Long War Ahead

Even though the September Campaign was over, for the people of Poland the war had just begun. https://surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023 • 26:17

129: The September Campaign Pt. 21 - The End

The September Campaign was over, this episode evaluates the performance of some of its participants. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 28:17

128: The September Campaign Pt. 20 - The Last Surrenders

In the last days of September and early October the final organized resistance in Poland ended. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 24:45

127: The September Campaign Pt. 19 - The Fall of Warsaw

In the final days of September the Capital of Poland would finally surrender to German troops. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023 • 24:24

126: The September Campaign Pt. 18 - Mopping Up

After the invasion by the Soviet Union, for the remaining pockets of resistance all over Poland it was only a matter of time. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 25:31

125: The September Campaign Pt. 17 - A War on Two Fronts

Just when it looked like things could not get worse for Poland the Soviets would invade. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023 • 28:30

124: The September Campaign Pt. 16 - The Advance on Warsaw

By the end of the second week of the invasion the Germans were closing in on Warsaw. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2023 • 25:06

123: The September Campaign Pt. 15 - Battle of the Bzura

With the Polish defense collapsing throughout Poland, on September 9th the remnants of Army Poznan and Pomorze would launch Poland's largest counterattack of the campaign. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2023 • 22:46

123: The September Campaign Pt. 15 - Battle of the Bzura

With the Polish defense collapsing throughout Poland, on September 9th the remnants of Army Poznan and Pomorze would launch Poland's largest counterattack of the campaign.Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2022 • 22:46

122: The September Campaign Pt. 14 - Collapse

While they now had allies in the war against Germany, things were not going well in Poland. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022 • 28:38

121: The September Campaign Pt. 13 - A Disappointing Start

With the British and French now in the war they could come to the rescue of the Poles....maybe? British Cabinet Papers: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/cabinetpapers/cabinet-gov/cab65-second-world-war-conclusions.htm Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 26:22

120: The September Campaign Pt. 12 - Poland's Allies

After the start of the German invasion, Poland would place their faith in their allies of Western Europe who would not immediately enter the war. Discussion of the change in the Membership Program: https://www.patreon.com/posts/time-for-change-74730428 Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2022 • 36:13

119: The September Campaign Pt. 11 - The Southern Front

In Southern Poland the most important target of the German invasion was Krakow. Discussion of the change in the Membership Program: https://www.patreon.com/posts/time-for-change-74730428 Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2022 • 24:56

118: The September Campaign Pt. 10 - The Central Front

The primary point of German focus would be an attack by Army Group South targeting the area between Army Poznan and Army Lodz. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2022 • 27:03

117: The September Campaign Pt. 9 - Army Pomorze

In the Polish Corridor Army Pomorze had the unenviable task of defending not just an attack by one, but two, German armies. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2022 • 24:44

116: The September Campaign Pt. 8 - Danzig and Army Modlin

We begin our story of the defense of Poland by starting in the north with the hopeless defense of Danzig and the Baltic sea coast before moving further east to Army Modlin north of Warsaw. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022 • 29:59

116: The September Campaign Pt. 8 - Danzig and Army Modlin

We begin our story of the defense of Poland by starting in the north with the hopeless defense of Danzig and the Baltic sea coast before moving further east to Army Modlin north of Warsaw.Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022 • 29:59

115: The September Campaign Pt. 7 - September 1, 1939

September 1, 1939. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022 • 26:39

114: The September Campaign Pt. 6 - The Last Days of Peace

On August 31st Europe was just hours away from the Second German Invasion of Poland. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2022 • 25:55

113: The September Campaign Pt. 5 - Panzers

A brief look at some of the equipment and organization of the German Army that would move into Poland in September 1939. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2022 • 30:14

112: The September Campaign Pt. 4 - Fall Weiss

We have talked quite a bit about Poland the last few episodes, time to check in on the Germans. Sources mentioned in the last few minutes of the episode: Unsigned Memorandum: https://archive.org/details/documentsongerma0007unse/page/200/mode/2up 170th Day of Trial of German Major War Criminals: http://nizkor.com/hweb/imt/tgmwc/tgmwc-18/tgmwc-18-170-03.shtml Colonel General Halder Notes: https://archive.org/details/documentsongerma0007unse/page/556/mode/2up?view=theater Contact sales@advertis

Sep 28, 2022 • 26:08

111: The September Campaign Pt. 3 - Justifiable Bad Choices

Due to the reality of Poland's position in 1939, there were no great options, and the actions of others would force them into an even worse position. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022 • 23:55

110: The September Campaign Pt. 2 - Polish Rearmament

Throughout the 1930s Poland would prepare for war. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2022 • 25:43

109: The September Campaign Pt. 1 - Poland

On September 1, 1939 the German Wehrmacht would begin their invasion of Poland. But before we get there, we need to look at Interwar Poland. During this episode we will look at developments in Polish internal politics and foreign relations. Sources:  - Case White: The Invasion of Poland 1939 by Rober Forczyk - Poland 1939: The Outbreak of World War II by Roger Moorhouse - Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill and the Road to War by Tim Bouverie - The Origins of the Second World War: An In

Sep 4, 2022 • 26:17

108: Interwar Reflections

It has been 107 episodes, so for one episode I will take a step back and try and summarize some of the themes and events of all of the Interwar episodes before we jump into the fighting in Europe in September 1939. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022 • 29:26

107: Highway to the Danger Zone Pt. 5 - Gonna Take It Right Into the Danger Zone

On August 23rd an important step would be taken that would completely shift the balance of power in Europe: Germany and the Soviet Union had signed a nonaggression pact. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 24:03

106: Highway to the Danger Zone Pt. 4 - The Hotter the Intensity

There was always the option of getting the band back together, the three amigos joining forces once again to fighter Germany. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 26:13

105: Highway to the Danger Zone Pt. 3 - The Further on the Edge

Everybody was preparing for war in their own way Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2022 • 23:34

104: Highway to the Danger Zone Pt. 2 - Always Where I Burn to Be

In the years before the war Italy would bring itself closer and closer into the German orbit, but then as the war began it would back away. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2022 • 23:45

103: Highway to the Danger Zone Pt. 1 - Out Along the Edges

All around Europe smaller nations would be stuck in a rough spot. Also, at sea replenishment? Amphibious operations? Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022 • 23:46

102: Nomonhan Pt. 4 - Disaster on the Holsten

In August 1939, the Red Army would unleash an offensive that the Japanese did not expect, and would be incapable of defending against. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2022 • 26:18

101: Nomonhan Pt. 3 - July Attacks

With both sides deciding to bring in more resources to defend their definition of the border, the Japanese decide to launch an attack in early July, 1939. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022 • 24:29

28: Close Air Support with Dr. Matthew Powell

Dr. Matthew Powell joins the podcast to discuss tactical air power during the interwar years. Author of: The Development of British Tactical Air Power, 1940-1943: A History of Army Co-operation Command  https://twitter.com/tac_air_power Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2022 • 42:22

100: Nomonhan Pt. 2 - Opening Phases

The summer of 1939, near the Mongolian village of Nomonhan, would see the largest clash between the Soviet Union and Japan of the interwar years, and it would have important ramifications for relations between the two nations as the world was rapidly descending into war. Sources: Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus, 1904-1945 by Hiroaki Kuromiya and Georges Mamoulia Japanese Geopolitics and the Mongol Lands, 1915-1945 by Li Narangoa Khalkin-Gol: The Forgotten

Jun 22, 2022 • 26:37

99: Nomonhan Pt. 1 - Changkufeng

During 1938 the border tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan would explode on the hill of Changkufeng near Lake Khasan. Sources: Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus, 1904-1945 by Hiroaki Kuromiya and Georges Mamoulia Japanese Geopolitics and the Mongol Lands, 1915-1945 by Li Narangoa Khalkin-Gol: The Forgotten War by Amnon Sella The Lake Khasan Affair of 1938: Overview and Lessons by Alvin D. Coox (1973) Soviet-Japanese Confrontation in Outer Mongoli

Jun 15, 2022 • 27:57

98: Hungary Pt. 2 - Expansion

As tensions in Europe continued to increase, Hungary would be provided with opportunities to settle its own scores. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!  Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  H

Jun 8, 2022 • 26:37

97: Hungary Pt. 1 - Eastern European Outcast

During this episode we dive into the story of one of the smaller players in European politics during the interwar years, Hungary. Be sure to check out World War II On Topic from the National World War II Museum: World War II On Topic | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org) Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Jun 1, 2022 • 25:04

27: First World War Bombing Raids with Dr. Brett Holman

Author of The Next War in the Air Britains Fear of the Bomber 1908-1941 Also the author of an upcoming book _Home Fires Burning: Emotion, Spectacle, and Britain’s First War from the Air_ Find more of Dr. Holman's work at Airminded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2022 • 35:34

96: Interwar Airpower Pt. 5 - Schemes and Dreams

During the 1930s the RAF would spend a lot of time and effort trying to make its dreams a reality. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!  Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Seco

May 25, 2022 • 29:34

95: Interwar Airpower Pt. 4 - Axis of Airpower

The Italian and German air forces enter the war at very different points of their interwar evolution. One of was fading from power, the other was at its zenith.  Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2022 • 26:51

Presenting - History Daily

Check out History Daily for your daily history podcast fix: History Daily - podfollow.com Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2022 • 37:29

94: Interwar Airpower Pt. 3 - National Overviews

In which we look at the development of air power theory and capabilities in several nations that will be very important to the future course of events. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!  Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on

May 11, 2022 • 27:34

93: Interwar Airpower Pt. 2 - Where do you expect us to go when the bombs fall?

A major topic of conversation during the interwar years was the ideas, power, and future of strategic bombing. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 26:03

92: Interwar Airpower Pt. 1 - So Close Yet So Far

Remember to check out Private Internet Access at privateinternetaccess.com/HistorySWW Airpower was an important feature of the First World War, but after the conflict was over it entered into the great unknown - peace. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2022 • 25:57

91: The British Empire Pt. 6 - The Approach of War

During 1939 British rearmament efforts would escalate rapidly, but was it going to be enough? Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2022 • 29:35

90: The British Empire Pt. 5 - Army of Empire

The British Army would be in a very clear third position when it came to defense spending during the interwar years, but that did not mean that it did not have moments of innovation and thought leadership. Money would be a real problem though. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2022 • 27:35

89: The British Empire Pt. 4 - Rearmament

During the last half of the 1930s the British needed to get serious about rearmament, but they had some problems to solve first. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2022 • 30:56

26: 1930s Britain with Dr. Alan Allport

Dr. Alan Allport has written the excellent Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1938-1941. He joined me to chat about various topics relating to interwar Britain, and of course Lord of the Rings (I really cannot resist, I am sorry). Find out more about Dr. Allport: Alan Allport, Professor (syr.edu) Check out Britain at Bay: Britain at Bay by Alan Allport: 9781101974698 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World

Apr 1, 2022 • 50:05

88: The British Empire Pt. 3 - Mare Nostrum

While the Pacific ocean was on the other side of the world, far closer to home for the British was the Mediterranean, where there were also many problems. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2022 • 25:53

87: The British Empire Pt. 2 - The Other Side of the World

The British Empire spanned the entire globe, which was great...except for the fact that it meant defending the entire globe. Sources: Air Power and Colonial Control: The Royal Air Force 1919-1939 by David E. Omissi Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the Far East 1933-1939: Imperial Crossroads by Greg Kennedy The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000 Volume III: The Military Dimension Edited by Ian Gow and Yoichi Hirama with John Chapman 'A Fearful Concatenation of Circumstances'

Mar 23, 2022 • 28:22

86: The British Empire Pt. 1 - Domestic Politics

During the interwar period there were some areas in which British politics would change, but in many ways it would be more of the same. Sources: Air Power and Colonial Control: The Royal Air Force 1919-1939 by David E. Omissi Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the Far East 1933-1939: Imperial Crossroads by Greg Kennedy The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000 Volume III: The Military Dimension Edited by Ian Gow and Yoichi Hirama with John Chapman 'A Fearful Concatenation of Cir

Mar 9, 2022 • 27:34

25: The Vickers MG Collection & Research Association with Rich Fisher

PREORDER NOW: A CANLOAN Officer – a VMGCRA Reprint (PRE-ORDER) - The Vickers Machine Gun (vickersmg.blog) In this interview I was joined by Rich Fisher from the Vickers MG Collection & Research Association to talk about the Vickers, how the Association got started, and a new book that is available for pre-order today which is a reprint of a memoir of a CANLOAN officer, Lieutenant Rex Fendick. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Secon

Mar 3, 2022 • 46:51

85: The Night of Broken Glass

During November 1938, a man would be murdered in Paris, and it would have drastic consequences for Jewish Germans. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2022 • 25:02

84: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 7 - Influences and Decisions

The interwar period of military evolution was a complicated web of influences, decisions, and inferences. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022 • 30:50

83: Germany Prepared for War Pt. 6 - The Luftwaffe

There were many different opinions about the best method of projecting air power, in this episode we touch on some of the choices that the Luftwaffe would make. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2022 • 29:37

24: Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and Hitler with Alex Clifford

The two most well known German military leaders from the First World War would have two very different experiences in postwar Germany. But both who have interactions with one very particular person who would later be quite important. You can find Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and Hitler by Alex Clifford here. History's Most Podcast: History's Most (libsyn.com) Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Medi

Feb 6, 2022 • 53:57

82: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 5 - More Boats

During the late 1930s the expansion of the Kriegsmarine would get serious. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2022 • 30:17

81: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 4 - All About Them Boats

Because you know I'm all about them boats, about them boats, no aircraft. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2022 • 26:20

80: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 3 - Running on Fumes

In the last 18 months before the war Germany's desires far outstripped its available resources. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022 • 29:18

79: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 2 - The Plan

Preparing for war is a delicate balance of short and long term preparations, but not everybody in Germany agreed about what those should be. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022 • 28:33

78: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 1 - Overview

In 1936 Germany began to seriously prepare for a future conflict, and almost immediately began to run into some economic problems. Sources: The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy by Adam Tooze War and Economy in the Third Reich by R.J. Overy The Wehrmacht and German Rearmament by Wilhelm Deist The Third Reich and Yugoslavia: An Economcy of Fear, 1933-1941 by Perica Hadzi-Jovancic Hitler A Biography Hitler's Eagles by Chris McNab Quest for Decisive Victory:

Jan 5, 2022 • 32:20

77: The Munich Agreement Pt. 9 - Aftermath

The Munich Agreement had been signed, the territory transfers had started, it was time for the whole area to calm down....right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2021 • 30:11

76: The Munich Agreement Pt. 8 - The Munich Agreement

On September 30th, just before 2AM, the Munich Agreement was signed. Territory transfers were scheduled to begin less than 24 hours later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2021 • 27:57

75: The Munich Agreement Pt. 7 - To the Brink

It seemed clear that nobody wanted to force the government in Prague to accept the Godesberg Memorandum and its demands, and war loomed on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 20:28

74: The Munich Agreement Pt. 6 - I Am Altering the Deal

Chamberlain would triumphantly arrive at Bad Godesberg with the agreements from Prague in hand, the Munich Crisis was now over....and then it absolutely was not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2021 • 26:14

73: The Munich Agreement Pt. 5 - We had no other choice....

...because we were left alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2021 • 23:04

72: The Munich Agreement Pt. 4 - Plan Z

One of the major events leading up to the Munich agreement was a series of two personal conversations between the British Prime Minister Nivelle Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. The original idea for these conversations originated in London during conversations that would occur in late August Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021 • 22:43

71: The Munich Agreement Pt. 3 - The Summer of 1938

After the events of May and the phantom invasion and Czechoslovakian mobilization, the overall vibe in the area was tense. It also had a real effect on many governmental ministers all over Europe as for the first time in 20 years they had been pushed to what felt like the brink of a European wide war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2021 • 24:10

70: The Munich Agreement Pt. 2 - The May Crisis

In May 1938 a rumor would begin circulating, based on intelligence gathered by Czechoslovak and British sources, that Germany was about to launch an invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2021 • 22:21

69: The Munich Agreement Pt. 1 - Background

On September 30, 1938 one of the more controversial events of the interwar period would occur. But first, some background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021 • 22:48

68: The Third Republic Pt. 8 - The French Army

We have talked about the Maginot Line and rearmament, now it is time to look at what the French army was planning to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2021 • 26:15

67: The Third Republic Pt. 7 - Rearmament

If France wanted to compete militarily with the growing power of Germany, it was going to have to start a serious effort to rearm itself. Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Twitter: WorldWar2Pod Website: historyofthesecondworldwar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2021 • 25:18

23: A Naval Chat with Dr. Alexander Clarke

Usually these interviews start with a topic and go from there, but in this case I was joined by Dr. Alexander Clarke for a wide ranging discussion on naval history. We talked about the Royal Navy, the perception of its preparations for war, the role that naval aviation played in naval planning during the interwar years, Dr. Clarke's upcoming book on British destroyers, and several other topics. You can find Dr. Clarke's upcoming book Tribals, Battles and Darings: The Genesis of the Modern Destro

Oct 10, 2021 • 59:02

66: The Third Republic Pt. 6 - Political Cleanup

In the last years before the war there were many different concerns in Paris, honestly too many to cover in one episode, but this episode discusses a few of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2021 • 25:30

22: The Politics of Veteran's Benefits with Dr. Crotty, Dr. Diamant, and Dr. Edele

After the wars were over, there were millions of veterans and each nation and each group of veterans found themselves in different positions. In this interview I was joined by Dr. Martin Crotty, Dr. Neil Diamant, and Dr. Mark Edele to discuss their book that looks at the experiences of veterans from many different nations after both World Wars. Check out The Politics of Veteran Benefits in the Twentieth Century here https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501751639/the-politics-of-vetera

Oct 3, 2021 • 58:43

65: The Third Republic Pt. 5 - Popular Front in Power

With the victory of the Popular Front it was time to completely transform French society, to fix all of the problems they had identified in the previous years....right? RIGHT?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2021 • 25:55

64: The Third Republic Pt. 4 - Left Left Left Right Left

The events of February 6th 1934 would result in a new unity on the French Left, enter the Popular Front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2021 • 20:08

21: Fighter Pilot Nostalgia with Dr. Michael Hankins

Release Note: I was unable to record this week, so pulling forward this interview that was going to release later this year. In this interview I was joined by Dr. Michael Hankins to discuss Fighter Pilot Nostalgia before, during and after the Second World War. The conversation ends up far past the Second World War, but I simply cannot resist a discussion of jet fighters. You can follow Dr. Hankins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HankinstienDr. Hankins' Website: http://mwhankins.com/index.htmlFly

Sep 15, 2021 • 35:59

63: The Third Republic Pt. 3 - France and Friends

Among the most important projects by France during the 1930s would be relations with other nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2021 • 23:02

62: The Third Republic Pt. 2 - The Shadow of Victory

After their victory during the First World War the French had some very real problems. Those problems and their possible solutions would shape French policy during the interwar years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2021 • 23:32

61: The Third Republic Pt. 1 - The Maginot Line

During the interwar period the French decided to take a bit of concrete and build some fortifications, 5 billion Francs later they had completed an impressive bit of construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2021 • 37:57

20: Fascism in Interwar France with Dr. Chris Millington

Follow Dr. Millington on Twitter: @DrCMillingtonA History of Fascism in France: From the First World War to the National Front https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/history-of-fascism-in-france-9781350006539 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2021 • 47:51

60: Anschluss Pt. 4 - Operation Otto

When the Anschluss occurred, there would be no fighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2021 • 22:30

59: Anschluss Pt. 3 - The February 1938 Meeting

During February 1938 relations between Austria and Germany begin to spiral out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2021 • 25:22

58: Anschluss Pt. 2 - Hossbach Memorandum

On November 5th 1937 a meeting would take place where Hitler would outline the situation in Europe as he saw it, and why Germany would soon have to go to war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2021 • 49:51

57: Anschluss Pt. 1 - The Dreams of Greater Germany

The concept of joining Austria and Germany was not a new idea though, and certainly not one that originated in Nazi Germany. It was instead something that was quite popular at various points in the past, and during this episode we will look at the roots of Pan-Germanism as a movement in the months and years immediately following the end of the First World War, and also why those Pan-Germanist dreams were not fulfilled after 1918. The movement would then have an interesting evolution as its stron

Jul 21, 2021 • 28:04

Season 2 Introduction

In this episode we talk about what we will be talking about. Website: http://www.historyofthesecondworldwar.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/historyofhegreatwarApple Podcast Subscription: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/history-of-the-world-wars/id6442476986?ls=1&at=1010l36mt&ct=01Twitter: @WorldWar2PodFacebook: historyofthesecondworldwar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2021 • 11:40

56: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 7 - Sinking Deeper

After the fall of Nanking, there was still no end in sight for the fighting in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 20:02

55: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 6 - Death and Suffering in Nanking

After the Japanese Army took Nanking in December, what would follow was pain, death, and suffering. Jutland Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymr1u5hy1XQ&t=1s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2021 • 29:21

54: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 5 - Failure and Retreat

With the Japanese landings from Hangzou Bay the Chinese positions in and around Shanghai become completely untenable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2021 • 21:31

53: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 4 - Battle for Shanghai

After the fighting spilled outside the city with Japanese landings on the river, the fighting would continue for months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2021 • 22:19

52: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 3 - Shanghai

While the Japanese invasion of northern China continued, further south the first major battle of the war was about to begin in the streets of Shanghai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 43:07

51: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 2 - Moving South

The establishment of the puppet state of Manchuria would not be the end of the adventures of the Japanese in China, and instead they would endeavor over the course of the next decade to extend their influence, and during that expansion they would eventually fall into a full scale war with China. This episode will first look at why the Japanese felt they had to constantly increase the territory under their control, before looking at the Marco Polo Bridge incident, which would ignite the Second Si

May 5, 2021 • 26:03

50: Second Sino-Japanese War Pt. 1 - Background

During the 1930s China would experience a devastating invasion. This invasion was launched by the Japanese who were trying to obtain greater access to the natural resources available in Manchuria and northern China. The result would be the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a devastating conflict, and perhaps the start of the Second World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2021 • 23:26

49: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 14 - Legacy

The Spanish Civil War was over, but its legacy would live on, both inside Spain and in a Europe that was soon plunging into a much larger conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2021 • 26:54

48: Spanish Civil War Pt. 13 - The End of the Spanish Republic

Everything that has a beginning has an end. MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/history-of-the-second-world-war-podcast Intelligent Speech 4/24: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2021 • 23:29

47: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 12 - Disaster on the Ebro

Register for Intelligent Speech! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/ and use code GREAT After the defeat at the Battle of Teruel, and with Valencia under threat, the Republic launches yet another attack, this time across the River Ebro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2021 • 26:45

46: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 11 - The Battle of Teruel

The large Republican attacks on the city of Teruel would backfire, and result not in victory, but with the Nationalists reaching the coast, cutting Republican Spain in two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2021 • 30:25

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 18: Memory and the Civil War with Tom Wardle

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Tom Wardle. Tom's research focuses on memory activism and how the Spanish Civil War is remembered, and how that memory is fought over, in modern day Spain. When discussing history it can be easy to fall into just discussing Person A did thing B on date C, when in fact one of the most important aspects of history is not just what happened, but also what the effects of those events were, and how we today remember those event

Mar 15, 2021 • 34:34

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 17: Antiauthoritarian Counterculture in Francoist Spain with Dr. Louie Dean Valencia

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Louis Dean Valencia. Our conversation covered several different topics, including the concept of alt/histories, or the purposeful misrepresentation of history to serve a specific, often political, purpose. This idea is in no way limited to the history of the Spanish Civil War, or the Second World War, but is a concept that can be found throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 27:01

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 16: Civil War Veterans with Dr. Stephanie Wright

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Stephanie Wright. The author of “Glorious Brothers, Unsuitable Lovers: Moroccan Veterans, Spanish Women, and the Mechanisms of Francoist Paternalism.” We discussed the treatment of wounded war veterans in post-Civil War Spain and Morocco. We also discuss Dr. Wright's current research into sexual violence in Francoist Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 44:09

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I will be giving a talk at Intelligent Speech 2021 on April 24th. Register now to hear me talk about the Czech Legion, and excellent presentations from 40 other presenters. Use code: great in the cart for an extra 10% discountBuy here! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/shop/= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 2:09

45: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 10 - The Battle of Brunete

Two Republican attacks were launched in the hope of forcing forces to be moved from the north to other areas of Spain. These two attacks, at Guadarrama and Huesca will be our first topic for this episode. However, the primary focus will be on the battle of Brunete. This attack would be launched in July 1937 by the Republican Army and it would achieve one of its goals of forcing the Nationalists to move troops away from their attacks in the north, even if it was in reality too late to halt the co

Feb 24, 2021 • 21:55

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 15: British Foreign Office and the War with Stephen Rainbird

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Stephen Rainbird. Stephen's research focuses on the political relationship between Spain, Britain, and Portugal in the years before and during the Second World War. Our conversation focused mostly on the reaction of British political leaders to the events in Spain that led up to the Civil War, and then some of the reasons that the British government chose the path that it did during the conflict. We also discuss the very i

Feb 22, 2021 • 54:42

44: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 9 - Struggles for Power

After the opening battles of the Civil War, behind the front the political maneuverings would continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2021 • 21:25

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 14: Scotland and the Civil War with Fraser Raeburn

https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-scots-and-the-spanish-civil-war.html On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Fraser Raeburn. This interview continues our series of regional specific discussions, in this case about Scotland and how people in Scotland reacted to the Spanish Civil War, why some of them chose to go to Spain to fight in the International Brigades, and the humanitarian efforts that originated in Scotland. Learn more about your ad choice

Feb 15, 2021 • 32:18

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 13: Military History with Dr. Charles Esdaile

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Charles Esdaile. Unlike some of the other interviews I have done for this series, this interview focuses very heavily on the military side of the conflict. At the end of the day the Spanish Civil War was a military conflict, and the military side of the story does deserve some attention. One of the interesting items that we discussed was how a seemingly small decision, how military units were organized, could have cons

Feb 12, 2021 • 59:38

43: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 8 - The War in the North

After the failure to take Madrid, the Nationalist shift their focus, and in their sights is the Republican Enclave in northern Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2021 • 22:35

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 12: Prisoners in Francoist Spain with Jessica Thorne

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Jess Thorne to discuss the treatment and experiences of prisoners during the Civil War and after. Discussing prisoners during a Civil War is always interesting because their experiences are often quite different than what is experienced by more traditional Prisoners of War. There was a political dimension for why they were imprisoned during the war, and then why they were kept in prison after the war was over and we discus

Feb 8, 2021 • 39:03

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 11: Gender Violence in the Spanish Civil War with Charlotte Walmsley

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Charlotte Walmsley a PhD researcher focusing on post-conflict gender violence. Gender violence is a phrase that we use several times in this interview, and so I thought it would be good to give a clear and concise definition of the term. I am by no means an expert on the topic, but there is a good quote from the European Institute for Gender Equality: "Gender-based violence and violence against women are terms that are oft

Feb 5, 2021 • 39:41

42: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 7 - Jarama and Guadalajara

After the Nationalist attack on Madrid was stopped, they shifted tactics and attempted to surround the capital with an attack from the south across the Jarama river and from the north near Guadalajara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2021 • 25:18

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 10: Milicianas with Jessica McIvor

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Jess McIvor, a PhD researcher to discuss the portrayal of women fighters during the Spanish Civil War. One of the really interesting pieces of the story of the Civil War is how it interacted with the views of the different groups around what they felt Spanish society was and should be. The presence of women within the militia units early in the war gave this ideological conflict a greater urgency and focus. Jess also menti

Jan 31, 2021 • 27:45

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 9: Stalin's Niños with Dr. Karl Qualls

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Karl Qualls to discuss his research into the Spanish child refugees that would make their way to the Soviet Union during the Spanish Civil War. These children would have unique experiences during their time within the Soviet Union, first expected to be a few months, turned into years and then decades. Many of them would never be able to openly return to Spain, and the Soviet Union would become their new home. Learn mor

Jan 29, 2021 • 34:15

41: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 6 - International Involvement

While the Spanish Civil War was Spanish in both origin and participation, there would be both diplomatic and military involvement from other nations around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021 • 27:54

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 8: Basque Children with Dr. Ed Packard

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Ed Packard from the Basque Children Association. We discussed the story of the 4000 children that were brought to Britain in 1937. These children came to Britain at a time when their homes and their families were in serious danger, and their story is a mixture of fascinating and heartbreaking. If you want to learn more you go go to basquechildren.org, which I have included a link for in the show notes and on the podcast's

Jan 24, 2021 • 46:40

40: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 5 - Madrid

Madrid was the capital of Spain, and with its location in the center of the Iberian peninsula it was within striking distance of a nationalist advance. Capturing the city would be a huge political victory for the Nationalists, and so it would be the site of one of the first major battles of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2021 • 23:09

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 7: International Brigades with Alexander Clifford

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Alexander Clifford to discuss the International Brigades which would be such an important part of the Spanish Civil War. These groups of international volunteers would bolster the Republican cause, both from a public relations perspective as well as on the battlefields of Spain. We discussed why these individuals chose to go to Spain, what they experienced during their time fighting in the war, and their view of the war wh

Jan 17, 2021 • 33:25

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 6: British Public and the Civil War with Harry Taylor

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Harry Taylor, a PhD researcher who focuses on the reaction of Britain to the Spanish Civil War. Harry has done a lot of research into information like how the Civil War was portrayed in British newspapers and the grassroots efforts to try and assist those experiencing hardship in Spain. We talked about many different topics, including milk tokens, a very ingenious way of bringing awareness to the public and of raising mone

Jan 15, 2021 • 27:23

39: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 4 - Disagreements

In this episode we will discuss how the Republican zone of control was organized and some of the disagreements between the various factions. As these disagreements will be an essential theme of this entire series of episodes, this will not be the last time we discuss it. We will also end this episode with some discussion of the role of women within the Republic, and how that participation differed from the gender expectations before the war, and also how the Nationalists used that difference as

Jan 13, 2021 • 21:05

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 5: Cuban Antifascism with Dr. Ariel Lambe

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Ariel Lambe from the University of Connecticut to discuss her book No Barrier Can Contain It: Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War as well as her ongoing researching into Cuban antifascism in the period surrounding the Spanish Civil War. My conversation with Dr. Lambe was fascinating, and provided unique insight into events in Cuba before and after the Civil War, and how those events were both related to events

Jan 10, 2021 • 37:37

38: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 3 - Violence

We check in with the leadership situation in the aftermath of the coup, and then discuss the violence of the opening months of what was rapidly becoming a civil war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021 • 19:45

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 4: Transnational Anarchism with Dr. Morris Brodie

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Morris Brodie. One of the major reasons I wanted to do this interview series was to talk to people who had done research into the reactions of people outside of Spain to the events occurring within Spain. It can be challenging to research this myself given the scale of the world, and I was very excited with Dr. Brodie agreed to do the interview. Dr. Brodie is the author of Transatlantic Anarchism During the Spanish Civ

Jan 3, 2021 • 28:47

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 3: Spanish Anarchism during the Civil War with Dr. Danny Evans

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War series I chatted with Dr. Danny Evans. Some of our previous interviews in this series revolved around Anarchism, and this time I discussed the Anarchist movement during the Civil War. We discussed the preparedness of the Anarchist groups for the war, their reactions to the start of the conflict, and then many of the political developments that occurred within the Republican camp as the Civil War developed. One topic that we discuss, that I think is worth

Dec 20, 2020 • 44:54

37: The Spanish Civil War Pt. 2 - The Coup of July 1936

As political unrest escalated military leaders all across Spain and Morocco began to put in place a plan to drastically alter the situation in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2020 • 25:53

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 2: Asturian Revolution with Dr. Matthew Kerry

On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Matthew Kerry the author of Unite, Proletarian Brothers! Radicalism and Republicanism in the Second Spanish Republic which was released earlier this year. Our discussion focused on the events in Asturias, a region of Spain, in 1934. During October 1934, there would be a national strike throughout Spain, and in most areas this strike would be either quickly broken up or would rapidly burn itself out. However in Asturias

Dec 14, 2020 • 51:00

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 1: Spanish Anarchism with Dr. James Yeoman

This is our first episode in our Spanish Civil War interview series. In the decades before the Spanish Civil War Spain had experienced a very rocky political period. The Spanish economy had been somewhat precarious even before the economic upheavals of the First World War, and the resulting economic booms and busts of that war would set the country up for a tumultuous 1920s and 1930s. There were many different political beliefs present in Spain at this time, and one political ideology that would

Dec 13, 2020 • 53:28

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 0: Introduction

Over the last few months I have been recording interviews with a host of excellent guests. All of these interviews have been centered around one topic, the Spanish Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2020 • 3:34

HMS Warspite with Iain Ballantyne

This episode is the first interview for the podcast, but certainly not the last. Last week I released the Warspite special, when I did that I did the normal social media stuff, and when I posted on Twitter Iain Ballantyne was tagged. For every series of episodes for the podcast there is a foundational source, it is sometimes the book I read first, sometimes the book I find the most useful, but there is always something that functions as the baseline for all of my other research. For the Warspite

Dec 11, 2020 • 34:59

36: Spanish Civil War Pt. 1 - The Second Republic

Spanish politics would have a rough and rocky century before the First World War, and the uncertainty was only beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2020 • 27:23

35: The Second Italo-Ethiopian War Pt. 2 - Resolution

After the Italians moved into Ethiopia there was little doubt in how the war would end, unless another European power became involved. Sources: * Great Britain and the Abyssinian Crisis, 1935-1936 by Louis John Smith * Black Nationalism and the Italo-Ethiopian Conflict 1934-1936 by William r. Scott * 'No More Hoares to Pairs': British Foreign policymaking and the Abyssinian Crisis, 1935 by Andrew Holt * Canada, Sanctions, and the Abyssinian Crisis of 1935 by Brock Millman * Between Rome and Lo

Dec 2, 2020 • 24:24

Special 1: HMS Warspite

A memorial stands near Prussia Cove in Southwest England, a small reminder of a ship that had served its purpose, defending a worldwide empire for 30 years and during some of its darkest days. It reads "HMS Warspite 1915 - 1945 Ran aground and broken up on these rocks 1947, her final haven. Known to all who served aboard her as The Grand Old Lady. May she with many gallant shipmates rest in peace."During this long episode we will discuss the entire life of the ship, from the design of the Queen

Dec 1, 2020 • 1:26:40

34: The Second Italo-Ethiopian War Pt. 1 - Invasion

In October 1935 Italian forces would invade Ethiopia ending months of negotiations and discussions that attempted to find a peaceful end to tensions that had been growing for over a year. Sources: * Great Britain and the Abyssinian Crisis, 1935-1936 by Louis John Smith * Black Nationalism and the Italo-Ethiopian Conflict 1934-1936 by William r. Scott * 'No More Hoares to Pairs': British Foreign policymaking and the Abyssinian Crisis, 1935 by Andrew Holt * Canada, Sanctions, and the Abyssinian C

Nov 25, 2020 • 24:02

33: The Third Reich Pt. 19 - The Rhineland

In early 1936 German troops would move into the Rhineland, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2020 • 27:15

32: The Third Reich Pt. 18 - Rearmament

The Nazi leaders were planning for a war, but to fight a war they needed an army, equipment, and an economy that could support both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2020 • 22:50

31: The Third Reich Pt. 17 - Nuremberg Laws and the Saar

This episode is a bit of a grab bag of topics. The Nazi government would put in place the Nuremberg Laws to further their discrimination against Jews, while also being unable to define who actually should be discriminated against. In early 1935 a small part of Germany would decide whether to join with France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2020 • 23:37

30: The Third Reich Pt. 16 - We Live in a Society

The Nazi leaders had goals, and those goals required changes to be made. The people, the church, and the children would be only some of the areas effected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2020 • 22:12

29: The Third Reich Pt. 15 - Control

After attaining power changes would be made to German society, but before those changes could be made control had to be guaranteed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2020 • 21:08

28: The Third Reich Pt. 14 - Work Work Work

The Nazi government would come to power at the height of the worst unemployment crisis in Germany since the First World War. It was a problem that had to be addressed, and they would do so in many different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2020 • 21:51

27: The Third Reich Pt. 13 - Show Me the Money

While not a priority for the new Nazi government, the German economy would have to be considered if it wanted to accomplish its goals. Sources: The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy b

Sep 30, 2020 • 22:33

Promo - The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

On this season of The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq, renowned journalist, David Dimbleby, explores the 18 months between 9/11 and the start of the war and how the distrust in leadership response to crisis effects our world today.The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq – premieres on September 29th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 29, 2020 • 6:05

26: The Third Reich Pt. 12 - Night of the Long Knives

After asserting power in the political realm, it was time for the Nazi party to deal with the demon that it had created, the SA. Sources: The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of the Nazi Economy by Ada

Sep 23, 2020 • 22:50

25: The Third Reich Pt. 11 - Changes

Throughout the Spring and Summer of 1933 the new Nazi regime would start to make changes, some big, some small, some just a small part of larger plans. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Th

Sep 16, 2020 • 23:46

24: The Third Reich Pt. 10 - The Enabling Act

In the aftermath of the Reichstag Fire, the scheduled election would be held in Germany. The results were surprising, but it did not prevent the Nazi leaders from moving forward with the next part of their plan, the Enabling Act. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans

Sep 9, 2020 • 23:36

23: The Third Reich Pt. 9 - The Reichstag Fire

Just a month after the Nazi led government was created, an event with lasting ramifications would occur. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of Destr

Sep 2, 2020 • 23:05

22: The Third Reich Pt. 8 - January 1933

January 1933 would see the end of the Schleicher government that lasted under two months, and on January 30th a new era in Germany would begin. Check out Pax Britannica: https://paxbritannica.info/ Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wett

Aug 26, 2020 • 25:37

21: The Third Reich Pt. 7 - "We Will Win Ourselves to Death"

Another round of political chaos results in another national election, with disappointing results for the Nazi party. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The

Aug 19, 2020 • 24:11

20: The Third Reich Pt. 6 - The 1932 Presidential Election

A German Presidential election was scheduled for 1932, and it would perfectly illustrate how divided the German political landscape had become. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich

Aug 12, 2020 • 21:22

19: The Third Reich Pt. 5 - The Election that Broke Germany

The 1930 election would result in a drastic shift in German politics.  Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Breaking of

Aug 5, 2020 • 25:00

18: The Third Reich Pt. 4 - The Republic

The Weimar Republic would be dealt a poor hand, but they would make it worse. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of Destruction: The Making and Bre

Jul 29, 2020 • 24:48

17: The Third Reich Pt. 3 - The New Nazi Party

The middle years of the 1920s would be a challenging period for the Nazi Party as it tried to find its way. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manfred Messerschmidt, Hans-Erich Volkmann, and Wolfram Wette Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw The Third Reich by Thomas Childers The Wages of De

Jul 22, 2020 • 21:51

16: The Third Reich Pt. 2 - The Munich Years

In 1923 the National Socialists would try to move things along by launching a putsch in Munich, it would go very poorly. Links to some Mein Kampf translations can be found here: http://historyofthesecondworldwar.com/episodes/the-third-reich-supplements/ Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggression by Wilhelm Deist, Manf

Jul 15, 2020 • 23:51

15: The Third Reich Pt. 1 - The Austrian

Germany would play a critical role in driving events during the interwar period, and within Germany political volatility would cause drastic changes. Roadmap and full text of 25 points can be found here: http://historyofthesecondworldwar.com/episodes/the-third-reich-supplements/ Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Germany and the Second World War Volume 1: The Build-Up of German Aggress

Jul 8, 2020 • 26:36

14: The Great Depression Pt. 4 - Unemployment in Germany

We end our series on the Great Depression by taking a deeper dive into how the German government chose to interact with rampant unemployment. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources China During the Great Depression: Market, State, and the World Economy, 1929-1937 by Tomoko Shiroyama Germany and the Great Depression by Dieter Petzina The Global Impact of the Great Depression: 1929-1939 by Dietmar Rothermund Japan and World Depressio

Jun 24, 2020 • 22:30

13: The Great Depression Pt. 3 - London and Paris

The Great Depression was a worldwide phenomenon, but in this episode we focus on just two states: France and Britain. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources China During the Great Depression: Market, State, and the World Economy, 1929-1937 by Tomoko Shiroyama Germany and the Great Depression by Dieter Petzina The Global Impact of the Great Depression: 1929-1939 by Dietmar Rothermund Japan and World Depression: Then and Now Edited By

Jun 17, 2020 • 27:53

12: The Great Depression Pt. 2 - The Depression

In the early 1930s the depression would spread around the globe. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources China During the Great Depression: Market, State, and the World Economy, 1929-1937 by Tomoko Shiroyama Germany and the Great Depression by Dieter Petzina The Global Impact of the Great Depression: 1929-1939 by Dietmar Rothermund Japan and World Depression: Then and Now Edited By Ronald Dore and Radha Sinha The Failure of Econom

Jun 10, 2020 • 23:56

11: The Great Depression Pt. 1 - The Crash

The Great Depression would have many causes, this episode discusses two of them. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources China During the Great Depression: Market, State, and the World Economy, 1929-1937 by Tomoko Shiroyama Germany and the Great Depression by Dieter Petzina The Global Impact of the Great Depression: 1929-1939 by Dietmar Rothermund Japan and World Depression: Then and Now Edited By Ronald Dore and Radha Sinha The Fa

Jun 3, 2020 • 24:33

10: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 4 - The Italian Fascist State

Italy represented the first nation to come under the control of a Fascist government, and they would do everything in their power to keep it that way. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources Fascism in Italian Historiography: In Search of an Individual Historical Identity by Emilio Gentile Fascism, Industrialism, and Socialism: The Case of Italy by Albert Szymanski The Fascist Revolution in Italy: A Brief History in Documents by Marla Sto

May 27, 2020 • 31:49

9: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 3 - Prime Minister Mussolini

After the March on Rome Mussolini would be made Prime Minister. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources Fascism in Italian Historiography: In Search of an Individual Historical Identity by Emilio Gentile Fascism, Industrialism, and Socialism: The Case of Italy by Albert Szymanski The Fascist Revolution in Italy: A Brief History in Documents by Marla Stone The Fiftieth year of the "March on Rome": Recent Interpretations of Fascism by Char

May 13, 2020 • 24:36

8: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 2 - March on Rome

In October 1922 the Fascists would take an important step, and they would stage a March on Rome. The results were as good as they could have possibly imagined. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources Fascism in Italian Historiography: In Search of an Individual Historical Identity by Emilio Gentile Fascism, Industrialism, and Socialism: The Case of Italy by Albert Szymanski The Fascist Revolution in Italy: A Brief History in Documents by

May 6, 2020 • 23:14

7: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 1 - Fascism

The rise of Fascism throughout Europe, beginning in Italy, would be an important catalyst for future events. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources Fascism in Italian Historiography: In Search of an Individual Historical Identity by Emilio Gentile Fascism, Industrialism, and Socialism: The Case of Italy by Albert Szymanski The Fascist Revolution in Italy: A Brief History in Documents by Marla Stone The Fiftieth year of the "March on Rom

Apr 29, 2020 • 24:33

6: League of Nations Pt. 3 - Failure

During the 1920s and 1930s the League of Nations would have many issues when attempting to execute on one of its most important goals, disarmament. It would not be the only challenge that the League would face in the 1930s. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources: Global Community: The Role of International Organizations in the Making of the Contemporary World by Akira Iriye A History of the League of Nations by F.P Walters The Guardians

Apr 22, 2020 • 24:01

5: League of Nations Pt. 2 - Around the World

Among its many goals the League of Nations hoped to oversee a new way for European colonialism to manifest around the world. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources: Global Community: The Role of International Organizations in the Making of the Contemporary World by Akira Iriye A History of the League of Nations by F.P Walters The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire by Susan Pedersen In Pursuit of Equality and Resp

Apr 16, 2020 • 23:39

4: League of Nations Pt. 1 - Foundations

The Paris Peace Conference would result in the creation of the League of  Nations, designed to foster communication and cooperation between all nations. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Sources: Global Community: The Role of International Organizations in the Making of the Contemporary World by Akira Iriye A History of the League of Nations by F.P Walters The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire by Susan Pedersen In

Apr 13, 2020 • 22:13

3: The Paris Peace Conference

After the First World War was over, the leaders of the victorious nations convened a Conference in Paris to determine what terms would be presented to their defeated enemies. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2020 • 21:00

2: The War to End All Wars

The First World War would cast a shadow over the next two decades, altering the course of nations. In this episode we discuss, in the briefest way I know how, the History of the Great War. Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2020 • 25:19

1: Season 1 - Introduction

Season 1 of the podcast will be all about the much neglected interwar years. During this period there were many changes that are critical to understanding the start and course of the Second World War.WebsitePatreonTwitterFacebookDiscordEmail: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2020 • 11:18

0: Introduction

History of the Second World War is a (mostly) weekly podcast that will cover the events of the Second World War in (rough) chronological order.WebsitePatreonTwitterFacebookDiscordEmail: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2020 • 7:42