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Fighting Vichy from Horseback
Episode 251
In 1939, incredibly, the British Army still fielded cavalry units that had yet to be mechanised, relying on horses as they prepared for war. When con…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Home Intelligence Unit
Episode 250
During the Second World War, the Home Intelligence Unit—a branch of the Ministry of Information—was tasked with monitoring public attitudes on the ho…
1 year, 3 months ago
Private Snafu
Episode 249
Today, I'm joined by Peter Zablocki, a professor at Caldwell University, host of the History Shorts podcast, and author of The Death of General Siko…
1 year, 3 months ago
Patton and the Battle of the Bulge
Episode 248
In this episode, I'm joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Mysterious Death of Wladyslaw Sikorski
Episode 247
In this episode, we are uncovering one of the great enigmas of the war: the tragic death of General Władysław Sikorski.
Sikorski was a towering figur…
1 year, 3 months ago
Frederick Rutland: The Double-Agent War Who Helped Japan
Episode 246
In this episode, Ronald Drabkin joins me to uncover the fascinating yet complex story of Frederick Rutland, a First World War hero with a unique stor…
1 year, 4 months ago
Spies in the Sky
Episode 245
In this episode, historian Taylor Downing joins me to explore the remarkable work of reconnaissance pilots and photo interpreters during the Second W…
1 year, 4 months ago
244 - Harold Alexander and the road to Supreme Command
Episode 244
For this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Hough, and we discuss Harold Alexander and his road to supreme command in the Mediterranean Theatre.
Matthew …
1 year, 4 months ago
243 - Borneo
Episode 243
Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, held immense strategic value during WWII and quickly became a top priority for Japanese control. With …
1 year, 5 months ago
242 - The Good Allies: Canada and the USA
Episode 242
When World War II began in 1939, it sparked a deadly conflict between the Axis and Allies, while also creating tense negotiations among the Allies. D…
1 year, 5 months ago