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247: Taranto Pt. 1 - Plans and Preparations
Season 4 Episode 56
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 Italian …
2 months ago
246: Yugoslavia Pt. 2 - The Invasion
Season 4 Episode 55
In Episode 246 of History of the Second World War, titled “Yugoslavia Pt. 2 – The Invasion,” we explore how the short-lived Yugoslav state collapsed …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
245: Yugoslavia Pt. 1 - Belgrade's Impossible Position
Season 4 Episode 54
In this episode of “History of the Second World War,” we explore Yugoslavia’s precarious position in the early years of WWII — a newly formed nation …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Listener Questions Pt. 1
Season 4 Episode 53
Late last year I asked for listener questions, this is the result!
If you have First or Second World War Questions send them to historyofthesecondwor…
3 months ago
244 - East Africa
Season 4 Episode 52
In this episode of “History of the Second World War,” we explore the often-overlooked but strategically significant campaign in East Africa during 19…
3 months, 1 week ago
243: North Africa 1940 Pt. 7 - Beda Fomm
Season 4 Episode 51
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 decisive foll…
4 months ago
242: North Africa 1940 Pt. 6 - Bardia
Season 4 Episode 50
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 1940 — spe…
4 months, 1 week ago
241: North Africa 1940 Pt. 5 - Operation Compass
Season 4 Episode 49
In Episode 241 of “History of the Second World War,” dive into the explosive opening of Operation Compass — Britain’s first major offensive in North …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Interview 51: Pearl Harbor with Mark Stille
Season 4 Episode 48
For this interview I was joined by Mark Stille to discuss his latest book, Pearl Harbor: Japan's Greatest Disaster. https://www.ospreypublishing.com/…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
240: North Africa 1940 Pt. 4 - British Build-Up
Season 4 Episode 47
As Italy advances into Egypt, Britain quietly prepares its first major offensive — Operation Compass — in this tense buildup episode. We explore the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago