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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 307
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
232: The Battle of Britain Pt. 7 - Battle of Britain Day
On September 15, 1940—Battle of Britain Day—the Luftwaffe launched what would become the climactic daylight assault of their campaign against Britain. In a desperate final effort to enable Operation …
00:28:12 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
231: The Battle of Britain Pt. 6 - Stumbling to the End
In this episode, we explore the critical second week of September 1940, when the Battle of Britain reached a pivotal turning point that would ultimately determine the fate of Operation Sea Lion—Germa…
00:25:43 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Interview 43: The Kwantung Army with Quin Cho
This week I was joined by Quin Cho of Pacific Atrocities to talk about an upcoming book on the foundation and early actions of the Kwantung Army.
Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK5F787QP…
00:44:41 |
Sun 31 Aug 2025
230: The Battle of Britain Pt. 5 - Shifting Focus
In this pivotal episode of the Battle of Britain series, we explore the mounting pressures faced by both British and German forces as September 1940 unfolds. While the RAF continues its desperate def…
00:21:20 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
229: The Battle of Britain Pt. 4 - Familiar Failures
In Episode 229 of _The Battle of Britain_, listeners dive into the intense, attritional final phase of the aerial campaign as the Luftwaffe shifts focus to dismantle RAF Fighter Command’s defenses wi…
00:28:25 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
228: The Battle of Britain Pt. 3 - New Plans
This episode delves into the critical turning point of the Battle of Britain, exploring how the Luftwaffe's ambitious plans faced mounting challenges as weather disruptions and strategic miscalculati…
00:24:14 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
227: The Battle of Britain Pt. 2 - The Hardest Days
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…
00:28:30 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
226: The Battle of Britain Pt. 1 - Adlertag
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…
00:32:12 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
225: The Battle About Britain Pt. 9 - The Senior Service
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…
00:22:52 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Interview 42: Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 with Jack Bowsher
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…
00:59:13 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
224: The Battle About Britain Pt. 8 - Home Guard and the Airborne Panic
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…
00:24:40 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
223: The Battle About Britain Pt. 7 - Invasion Preparations
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 …
00:27:15 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Interview 41: Motorization with Bruce Gudmundsson
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'…
00:38:35 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
222: The Battle About Britain Pt. 6 - Wait, This is Going to be Complicated
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…
00:25:19 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Interview 40: The German-Soviet War with Jeff Rutherford
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…
00:27:45 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
221: The Battle About Britain Pt. 5 - A Simple River Crossing
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…
00:22:23 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
220: The Battle About Britain Pt. 4 - The Channel Battle
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 Cha…
00:28:29 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
219: The Battle About Britain Pt. 3 - The Three Speeches
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 …
00:37:24 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Interview 39: Sisterhood of Ravensbrück with Lynne Olson
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 b…
00:27:19 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
218 - The Battle About Britain Pt. 2 - What Are We Doing Now?
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 …
00:24:39 |
Thu 29 May 2025
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