Podcast Episodes

224: The Battle About Britain Pt. 8 - Home Guard and the Airborne Panic

Season 4 Episode 20

This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives into the critical preparations Britain undertook ahead of the potential German invasion during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the overlooke…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

223: The Battle About Britain Pt. 7 - Invasion Preparations

Season 4 Episode 19

This episode delves into the high-stakes preparations of Britain’s military and government as they braced for a potential German invasion during the summer of 1940, a pivotal moment in the Battle of …

Published on 2 months ago

Interview 41: Motorization with Bruce Gudmundsson

Season 4 Episode 18

In this interview I was joined by Bruce Gudmundsson to discuss some of the benefits, challenges, and difficulties of motorization in the armies of the Second World War.

Check out way more of Bruce's…

Published on 2 months ago

222: The Battle About Britain Pt. 6 - Wait, This is Going to be Complicated

Season 4 Episode 17

This episode delves into the high-stakes planning behind Operation Sea Lion, exploring how German military strategists grappled with the immense challenges of invading Britain in 1940. As the Luftw…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Interview 40: The German-Soviet War with Jeff Rutherford

Season 4 Episode 17

Buy The German Soviet War: Combat, Occupation, and Legacies Edited by Jeff Rutherford and Robert von Maier here: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501781070/the-german-soviet-war/#bookTab…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

221: The Battle About Britain Pt. 5 - A Simple River Crossing

Season 4 Episode 16

In this episode, we explore the pivotal moments leading up to Operation Sea Lion, examining Hitler's failed "Last Appeal to Reason" speech and the chaotic coordination struggles within the German mil…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

220: The Battle About Britain Pt. 4 - The Channel Battle

Season 4 Episode 15

This episode delves into the intense aerial battles of July 1940 during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the RAF and Luftwaffe's clash over the skies as Germany sought to dominate the English Cha…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

219: The Battle About Britain Pt. 3 - The Three Speeches

Season 4 Episode 14

This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives into the pivotal moments of the Battle of Britain, exploring Winston Churchill’s powerful speeches that galvanized Britain during the 1940 air …

Published on 3 months ago

Interview 39: Sisterhood of Ravensbrück with Lynne Olson

Season 4 Episode 12

The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler's All-Female Concentration Camp By Lynne Olson

The book is available starting June 3, 2025 published by…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

218 - The Battle About Britain Pt. 2 - What Are We Doing Now?

Season 4 Episode 11

In this episode of *History of the Second World War*, delve into the pivotal moment during the Battle of Britain as Britain grapples with the decision to reject German negotiations, leaving its fate …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago