History of the Second World War

History of the Second World War

Author: Wesley Livesay Language: English Episodes: 100
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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
Episodes
Interview 40: The German-Soviet War with Jeff Rutherford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
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/#bookTabs=4 If you are readin…
221: The Battle About Britain Pt. 5 - A Simple River Crossing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:23
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 military. Discover how c…
220: The Battle About Britain Pt. 4 - The Channel Battle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:29
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 Channel and cripple Britis…
219: The Battle About Britain Pt. 3 - The Three Speeches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
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 campaign. From vivid…
Interview 39: Sisterhood of Ravensbrück with Lynne Olson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
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 Penguin Random House…
218 - The Battle About Britain Pt. 2 - What Are We Doing Now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:39
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 hanging in the balanc…
217 - The Battle About Britain Pt. 1 - What Are We Doing Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
This episode of _History of the Second World War_ dives into the critical moments of the Battle of Britain, exploring the German plan for invasion—Operation Sealion—and its unrealistic ambitions to cross the English Chan…
216: The Battle Before Britain Pt. 8 - Operation Catapult [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
This episode of History of the Second World War delves into the pivotal moments of Operation Catapult, the controversial British effort to seize French naval assets in 1940 as France surrendered to Germany. Explore the t…
215: The Battle Before Britain Pt. 7 - Attrition Over France [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:25
This episode delves into the intense strategic clashes during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the critical decisions made in late May and early June 1940 as Allied forces grappled with the deteriorating situation in F…

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