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History of the Second World War

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.

Author: Wesley Livesay Language: English Episodes: 100

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Listener Questions Pt. 1

14.01.2026

Duration: 29:12

Late last year I asked for listener questions, this is the result! If you have First or Second World War Questions send them to historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on…

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244 - East Africa

07.01.2026

Duration: 22:32

In this episode of “History of the Second World War,” we explore the often-overlooked but strategically significant campaign in East Africa during 1940–1941, where British and Italian forces clashed across rugged terrain…

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243: North Africa 1940 Pt. 7 - Beda Fomm

11.12.2025

Duration: 27:41

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 follow-up to the British victory at Bardia that shattered Italian morale an…

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242: North Africa 1940 Pt. 6 - Bardia

03.12.2025

Duration: 24:23

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 — specifically focusing on the critical assault on Bardia, an Italian strong…

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241: North Africa 1940 Pt. 5 - Operation Compass

26.11.2025

Duration: 24:24

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 Africa during WWII, launched in December 1940 against Italian fortified…

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Interview 51: Pearl Harbor with Mark Stille

23.11.2025

Duration: 41:34

For this interview I was joined by Mark Stille to discuss his latest book, Pearl Harbor: Japan's Greatest Disaster. https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/pearl-harbor-9781472865311/ Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to…

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240: North Africa 1940 Pt. 4 - British Build-Up

19.11.2025

Duration: 20:48

As Italy advances into Egypt, Britain quietly prepares its first major offensive — Operation Compass — in this tense buildup episode. We explore the friction between Churchill’s impatient push for victory and General Wav…

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Interview 50: Defenders of the Reich with Robert Forsyth

16.11.2025

Duration: 48:12

This time I was joined by Robert Forsyth to discuss his new book Defenders of the Reich: The Luftwaffe's War Against America's Bombers which you can purchase from Osprey publishing here: https://www.ospreypublishing.com/…

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239: North Africa 1940 Pt. 3 - Italy Attacks

12.11.2025

Duration: 30:49

The first shots have been fired in the desert war! This episode covers the opening moves of the North African campaign in 1940. From small-scale raids and skirmishes to the first major Italian offensive, we'll see how bo…

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Interview 49: Rhineland: Hitlers Last Defence 1944-45 with Anthony Tucker-Jones

09.11.2025

Duration: 1:01:23

This time I was joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones to discuss his new book Rhineland: Hitlers Last Defence 1944-45 which covers the Allied efforts in late 1944 and early 1945 to move their forces into western Germany. Buy th…