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Agent Zo
Episode 261
In this episode of the WW2 Podcast, I'm joined by Clare Mulley to uncover the extraordinary story of Elżbieta Zawacka—known by her codename, "Zo"—a w…
11 months, 1 week ago
Operation Bagration
Episode 260
For this episode, I am by Prit Buttar to discuss Operation Bagration—the massive Soviet offensive launched in the summer of 1944 that shattered the G…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
259 - The Essex Yeomanry
Episode 259
With a history stretching back to the late 18th century, the Essex Yeomanry had seen action in the First World War, but in WWII, they found themselve…
1 year ago
258 - USN PT Boats
Episode 258
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean was a battleground unlike any other during the Second World War. While massive aircraft carriers and battleship…
1 year ago
Uncovering Berlin's Wartime Past
Episode 257
Berlin is a city steeped in history, with its streets, buildings, and scars bearing witness to the dramatic events of the 20th century. From the rise…
1 year ago
Bomber Command Minelaying Operations
Episode 256
Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in the Allied war effort, sinking far more Axis shipping than direct attacks by either Coas…
1 year ago
Caen, Cobra and Confusion
Episode 255
General Montgomery was a complex figure, and his legacy remains the subject of debate among historians. In this episode, I'm joined by Andrew Harriso…
1 year, 1 month ago
Macau
Episode 254
In this episode, we discuss the role of Macau, the Portuguese colony in South China, and the experiences of John Reeves, the British Consul stationed…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fortress Britain
Episode 253
Alone, unprepared, and weak—these are the words often used to describe Britain's position in 1940, a narrative that has persisted since the end of Wo…
1 year, 1 month ago
Canadian Airmen in the Battle of Britain
Episode 252
In 1940, for 113 harrowing days, Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe unleashed relentless attacks on Great Britain, aiming to secure an early victory in World W…
1 year, 2 months ago