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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 t...
Following the Allied defeat on the Greek mainland, thousands of British, Australian, and New Zealand troops were evacuated to the island of...
Just ten days after Germany launched Operation Marita, the decision was made to evacuate all British forces from Greece — and this episode c...
On April 6th, 1941, Germany launched Operation Marita, the invasion of Greece, with the 12th Army under General List striking primarily thro...
Spanish Civil War Guerillas, the impact of Yugoslavia's transportation infrastructure, and evaluating British generals across the world wars...
While the land campaign in Greece was grinding forward, the Mediterranean was the scene of an equally consequential struggle at sea. This ep...
As the spring of 1941 approaches, the war in Greece enters a critical new phase. The Italians launch a major offensive in Albania, staking e...
The Italo-Greek War, which began as a purely regional conflict in October 1940, would transform into a broader European confrontation as bot...
For this interview I was joined by Timothy Manion to discuss his upcoming book Why Barbarossa Failed: Germany and Russia in the Second World...
Because so many questions were sent in for the first Questions episode, I had to make another. If you have First or Second World War Questio...
This episode continues the story of the Italo-Greek War following the disastrous Italian invasion of Greece in late October 1940. After the...
In October 1940, Mussolini launched an invasion of Greece from Albania, determined to secure Italian expansion in the Balkans before any pea...
On the night of November 11, 1940, the HMS Illustrious launched two waves of Swordfish torpedo bombers against the Italian fleet anchored at...
In November 1940, the Royal Navy launched one of the most audacious carrier operations of the Second World War—a nighttime air attack on the...
In Episode 246 of History of the Second World War, titled “Yugoslavia Pt. 2 – The Invasion,” we explore how the short-lived Yugoslav state c...
In this episode of “History of the Second World War,” we explore Yugoslavia’s precarious position in the early years of WWII — a newly forme...
Late last year I asked for listener questions, this is the result! If you have First or Second World War Questions send them to historyofthe...
In this episode of “History of the Second World War,” we explore the often-overlooked but strategically significant campaign in East Africa...
In Episode 243 of History of the Second World War, we explore the pivotal Battle of Beda Fomm in North Africa during January 1941 — the deci...
In Episode 242 of History of the Second World War, we dive into Operation Compass, Britain’s first major offensive in North Africa in late 1...
In Episode 241 of “History of the Second World War,” dive into the explosive opening of Operation Compass — Britain’s first major offensive...
For this interview I was joined by Mark Stille to discuss his latest book, Pearl Harbor: Japan's Greatest Disaster. https://www.ospreypublis...
As Italy advances into Egypt, Britain quietly prepares its first major offensive — Operation Compass — in this tense buildup episode. We exp...
This time I was joined by Robert Forsyth to discuss his new book Defenders of the Reich: The Luftwaffe's War Against America's Bombers which...
The first shots have been fired in the desert war! This episode covers the opening moves of the North African campaign in 1940. From small-s...
This time I was joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones to discuss his new book Rhineland: Hitlers Last Defence 1944-45 which covers the Allied effor...
While the Italians were preparing for war, what were the British doing? This episode dives into the British perspective on the North African...
In this interview I was joined by Hans Smith to talk about his book Bombs Away: A B-17b Pilot's 'Small' Part in a Big War which covers the e...
In the summer of 1940, with the fall of France, the war in North Africa began in earnest. On one side, the Italian army in Libya, massive in...
This time I was joined by Dr. Alan Allport to discuss his new book: Advance Britannia: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1942-1945 You...
This summary episode explores the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the devastating conflict that served as a bloody rehearsal for World War II...
Prit Buttar joins the podcast for the second time to discuss his recently released book for Osprey Publishing titled Into the Reich: The Red...
This summary episode revisits the rise of Italian fascism and Benito Mussolini's path to power during the tumultuous early 1920s. Born from...
For this interview I was joined by William Hiestand to discuss his upcoming book on the usage of airpower over the battlefield of Kursk in 1...
In this concluding episode of the Battle of Britain series, we examine the final outcomes and lasting impact of Germany's 1940 air campaign...
This time I am joined by Richard Hargreaves to discuss his new book Opening the Gates of Hell: Operation Barbarossa. Contact advertising@air...
In this gripping episode, we explore the devastating German night bombing campaign known as the Blitz, which terrorized Britain from Septemb...
By the end of September 1940, the threat of German invasion had passed, but victory in the Battle of Britain sparked a bitter internal confl...
In the aftermath of Battle of Britain Day, both sides struggled to understand what had really changed in the aerial war over Britain. While...
On September 15, 1940—Battle of Britain Day—the Luftwaffe launched what would become the climactic daylight assault of their campaign agains...
In this episode, we explore the critical second week of September 1940, when the Battle of Britain reached a pivotal turning point that woul...
This week I was joined by Quin Cho of Pacific Atrocities to talk about an upcoming book on the foundation and early actions of the Kwantung...
In this pivotal episode of the Battle of Britain series, we explore the mounting pressures faced by both British and German forces as Septem...
In Episode 229 of _The Battle of Britain_, listeners dive into the intense, attritional final phase of the aerial campaign as the Luftwaffe...
This episode delves into the critical turning point of the Battle of Britain, exploring how the Luftwaffe's ambitious plans faced mounting c...
This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives into the intense final days of the Battle of Britain, focusing on the critical days...
This episode of History of the Second World War delves into the pivotal moments of the Battle of Britain, focusing on the Luftwaffe's final...
This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives deep into the pivotal role of the Royal Navy during the Battle of Britain, exploring...
This time I was joined by Jack Bowsher the author of Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945: The Greatest Combined Arms Manoeuvre Battle of WW2 which is...
This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives into the critical preparations Britain undertook ahead of the potential German invas...
This episode delves into the high-stakes preparations of Britain’s military and government as they braced for a potential German invasion du...