Podcast Episodes

285 - The Nuremberg Psychiatrist

Episode 285

In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Allies brought twenty-four of Hitler's most senior figures to justice at Nuremberg. Among them was Hermann Göring — once Hitler's designated heir and sti…

Published on 13 hours ago

Renault FT Tank

Episode 284

In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, I'm joined by Robby Houben from the Belgian Royal Military Museum to discuss the Renault FT. This small but revolutionary French tank changed armoured warfare.

Des…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

General Lucian Truscott

Episode 283

General Lucian K. Truscott was one of the United States Army's most capable commanders of the Second World War. Known for his aggressive leadership and determination, Truscott led American forces in …

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945

Episode 282

In early 1945, the Allies were advancing in Burma after their hard-won victories at Kohima and Imphal. The focus shifted to the Arakan, a region of dense jungle, mangrove swamps, and unforgiving terr…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

281 - Canada at War

Episode 281

When we think of the Second World War, the story is so often told through an Anglo-American lens: Britain holding out alone in 1940, the United States joining the fight in 1941, and the combined Alli…

Published on 1 month ago

MacArthur and the Philippines

Episode 280

Douglas MacArthur was one of the most prominent — and controversial — generals of the Second World War. As Field Marshal of the Philippines, he withdrew to Australia in 1942, famously declaring, "I s…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Vistula-Oder Offensive 1945

Episode 279

By January 1945, the war in Europe neared its final phase. In the west, the Allies had repelled the Ardennes offensive. In the east, the Red Army prepared the Vistula–Oder offensive, a huge strike th…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Maginot Line

Episode 278

The Maginot Line was one of the most ambitious defensive projects of the 1930s. Built along France's eastern border, this vast system of underground forts, tunnels, and bunkers included hospitals, ki…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The People's War

Episode 277

In 2005, the BBC launched an ambitious public history project called The People's War. It aimed to collect and preserve the memories of those who lived through the Second World War, inviting the publ…

Published on 2 months ago

The Malay Regiment

Episode 276

In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, we explore the remarkable history of the Malay Regiment during the Second World War.

Formed in the 1930s as an experiment with just 25 local recruits, the regiment…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago