Podcast Episodes

227: The Battle of Britain Pt. 2 - The Hardest Days

Season 4 Episode 24

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 following Eagle Day, August 13th, when the Luftwaffe launch…

Published on 3 months ago

226: The Battle of Britain Pt. 1 - Adlertag

Season 4 Episode 23

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 preparations and the critical operations of Adlertag (Ea…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

225: The Battle About Britain Pt. 9 - The Senior Service

Season 4 Episode 22

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 how its strength served as a critical counterbalance to th…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview 42: Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 with Jack Bowsher

Season 4 Episode 21

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 available now! Come find out about what the fighting was l…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 3 months, 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months, 2 weeks ago