WW2 Stories & Real War Stories
"WW2 Stories & Real War Stories" is a gripping podcast that dives into the untold tales of heroism, sacrifice, and determination from the most significant conflict in human history, World War II. Each episode explores the lesser-known battles, daring missions, and personal accounts of the brave individuals who shaped the course of the war. From the epic struggles on the Eastern Front to the courageous acts of the resistance fighters in occupied Europe, join us as we uncover the true stories behind the pivotal moments and unsung heroes of the Second World War.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The M2-2/M9A1-7 Flamethrower: America's Inferno in World War II
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host Steve Matthews, and today we're diving into one of the most terrifying weapons of the Second World War – a weapon that brought hellfire to the …
Blitzkrieg Unleashed: The Fall of Poland
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're examining one of the most pivotal and brutal moments in modern history—the German invasion of Poland …
WW2 Stories: Stanley Hollis - The Heroic Solo Assaults on D-Day
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're going to explore the extraordinary courage of one man whose actions on June 6, 1944, would earn him t…
From Democracy to Dictatorship: Hitler’s Rise in WW2 Germany
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're examining one of the darkest chapters in modern history—Adolf Hitler's rise to power and the terrible…
Windtalkers: America's Secret Weapon During WW2
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're exploring one of the most extraordinary chapters in American military history—the story of the Native…
WW2 Heroism: The Man Who Fought Flames Mid-Flight
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're exploring one of the most extraordinary acts of courage in the history of aerial warfare—the story of…
America's Razor-Thin Victory: How the U.S. Nearly Lost World War II
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're going to challenge a powerful narrative that has dominated our understanding of America's role in the Second Worl…
When a Nation Said No: The Danish Rescue of the Jews
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're exploring one of the most remarkable humanitarian efforts of World War II—the Danish rescue of Jews. …
WW2 Stories: Martha Gellhorn - The First Woman to Cover D-Day
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're going to explore the remarkable story of a woman whose determination, courage, and journalistic integ…
WW2's Greatest Soldier: The Audie Murphy Story
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're exploring the extraordinary life and heroism of America's most decorated combat soldier—Audie Murphy.…
Battle of Hong Kong (1941): Britain's Far East Disaster
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, we're examining one of the most devastating defeats in British military history—the Battle of Hong Kong. It…
Pearl Harbor's First Responders: The Daredevil Duo
Greetings, history enthusiasts. I'm Steve Matthews, and welcome back to WW2 Stories. Today, I'm going to tell you about two remarkable young men whose courage and quick thinking during America's dark…
The Battle of Leros (NEW VERSION) - September 26 - November 16, 1943 - [WW2 Stories & Real War Battles]
In the vast canvas of human history, tales of valour, strategy, and the unyielding spirit of mankind are woven into the tapestry of war. One such episode unfolds amidst the azure Aegean Sea, on the r…
The P-51 Mustang (Updated Audio): America's Winged Savior That Conquered the Skies of Europe
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're taking to the skies to explore the story of an aircraft that changed the course of the air war over Europe – a fi…
The Atomic Bombs: Science, Strategy, and Human Cost in World War II
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're examining one of the most consequential and controversial events of the Second World War – indeed, of all human h…
The Conspiracy Theories of Hitler's Death: Myth versus Reality
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're diving into one of history's most persistent mysteries – or perhaps more accurately, one of its most enduring myt…
The Ghost Army: How Artists Fooled Hitler's Troops
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today we're diving into one of the most unusual and creative military units in American history – a secret force that fought w…
Miracle at Dunkirk: The Evacuation That Changed the Course of WWII (And What the Movie Got WRONG)
You are now listening to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host Steve Matthews. Today, we explore one of the most remarkable military evacuations in history – the Battle of Dunkirk. This desperate operat…
The M1 Garand: The Game-Changer in World War II
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're going to explore the story of what General George S. Patton called "the greatest battle implement ever devised" –…
The Plot to Kill Hitler: History's Most Failed Assassination Target
Hello and welcome to World War 2 Stories. I'm your host, Steve Matthews. Today, we're exploring one of the most fascinating and lesser-known aspects of the Second World War – the numerous attempts to…