Stories of the Second World War

The Killing Fields of Provence w/ James Bourhill

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:33:17 GMT

Today I chat with historian, James Bourhill about the story of Provence during the Second World War.

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The Killing Fields of Provence: Occupation, Resistance and Liberation in the South of France

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Hitler's First Hundred Days w/ Peter Fritzsche

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:35:43 GMT

Today I speak with historian, Peter Fritzsche about Adolf Hitler's rise to power and the first one hundred days of Nazi Germany.

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Hitler's First Hundred Days: When Germans Embraced the Third Reich

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From Dunkirk to D-Day: The Story of Major Leslie Young

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:46:14 GMT

Today, I'm proud to be joined by Sir Nicholas Young. Nick is the son of British Major, Leslie Young and the former executive of the British Red Cross. In this episode, we discuss the remarkable war story of his father.

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Escaping with His Life: From Dunkirk to D-Day & Beyond

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Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of Day-Day w/ Jim DeFelice

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:41:37 GMT

Today I chat with New York Times best-selling author, Jim DeFelice. We discuss the remarkable story of Omaha Beach hero, Ray Lambert.

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Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of D-Day, the First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War

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Hiding in the Wolf's Lair: Dutch Resistance in WWII w/ Julian & Joe

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:00:06 GMT

Today I chat with distinguished podcast producers, Julian Smith and Joe Wegecsanyi. We discuss the Dutch resistance and the Netherlands during WWII.

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Fear and Fearless: The Story of the First Parool Trial

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China's Air War & the Flying Tigers w/ Carl Molesworth

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 08:00:26 GMT

Today I chat with award-winning journalist and historian, Carl Molesworth. We discuss the story of Bill Reed a fighter ace with flew with the legendary Flying Tigers in China during WWII.

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Flying Tiger Ace: The Story of Bill Reed, China's Shining Mark

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Announcing ''Victoria's World''!

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:00:10 GMT

I am pleased to announce the release of my new history podcast Victoria's World! You can find the podcast on all major podcasting platforms and via the links below.

Victoria's World on Apple Podcasts

Victoria's World on Spotify

Press Release Introducing Victoria's World

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The Invasion of Poland 1939 w/ Robert Forczyk

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 08:00:40 GMT

Today I chat with military historian, Robert Forczyk about the Nazi-Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939. We discuss the most common myths surrounding the Polish army and the difference between the German and Soviet invaders.

Case White:The Invasion of Poland 1939

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Operation Barbarossa - Hitler's First Catastrophe w/ Potential History

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:20 GMT

Today I chat with Jonny, WWII internet legend and founder of the historical YouTube channel Potential History. We discuss Operation Barbarossa, how the German army compared to that of the Soviet Union in 1941, why the campaign resulted in a Nazi failure and the history of the Red Army during WWII.

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The Force - A Legendary Allied Special Ops Unit in the Italian Theatre w/ Saul David

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 06:00:01 GMT

Today I chat with Saul David, a military historian, and broadcaster who has written a new book titled The Force: The Legendary Special Ops Unit and WWII's Mission Impossible. We discuss the highly effective yet unknown Allied unit responsible for capturing a critical Nazi bunker in the Italian Theatre of WWII. Listen to today's episode to hear the story of The Force and how their mission contributed to the Allied victory in Italy during WWII.

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D-Day w/ Giles Milton

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:24:50 GMT

Today I chat with acclaimed author and historian Giles Milton. We discuss the history of D-Day and his new book on the subject titled Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die: How the Allies Won on D-Day. Subscribe to Giles' podcast Unknown History with Giles Milton.

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The Hitler Youth Panzer Division w/ Steven Zaloga

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:16:04 GMT

Today I speak with Steven Zaloga about the Hitler Youth Panzer Division and his new book Smashing Hitler's Panzers: The Defeat of the Hitler Youth Panzer Division in the Battle of the Bulge.

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Flyboys: A True Story of Courage w/ James Bradley

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:11:35 GMT

Today I chat with bestselling author James Bradley about his book Flyboys: A True Story of Courage and the remarkable story of American airmen shot down in the Pacific.

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The Final Days of Nazi Germany w/ Guy Walters

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:08:34 GMT

Today I chat with Second World War historian Guy Walters. Guy and I discuss the final days of Nazi Germany, the Nazis who managed or attempted to escape Germany after the war, and the process of hunting these war criminals. Check out Guy's book Hunting Evil: The Nazi War Criminals Who Escaped and the Quest to Bring Them to Justice.

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Big Week - The Largest Air Battle of World War II w/ James Holland

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:07:16 GMT

Today I chat with historian, author, and broadcaster James Holland. We discuss his new book, Big Week: The Largest Air Battle of World War II, and the desperate situation facing the Luftwaffe during the entire conflict.

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Operation Compass w/ Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WWII Podcast)

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:06:14 GMT

Today I chat with fellow WWII podcaster, Ray Harris Jr. Listen for a fascinating discussion on Operation Compass, the Italian army in the Second World War, and British General Richard O’Connor. Subscribe to Ray's show The History of WWII Podcast.

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The Desert Fox w/ Military History Visualized

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:04:43 GMT

Today I chat with Bernhard - the creator of the Military History Visualized YouTube channel. With an audience of well over 400,000, Bernhard’s YouTube channel is one of the world’s most popular sources for military history and World War II. We discuss the life of Erwin Rommel, the defining moments of his career, and the mystification of significant leaders in World War II.

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The Life of Erwin Rommel w/ Daniel Allen Butler

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:01:48 GMT

Today’s episode features an in-depth conversation on the life of German field marshal Erwin Rommel. My guest is Daniel Allen Butler, an acclaimed military historian who has written an excellent book titled Field Marshal: The Life and Death of Erwin Rommel. Today we discuss his book and many aspects of Rommel’s life including; His first taste of combat and the defining experiences he lived during the Great War. His military career during Hitler’s rise to power and his relationship with the Third Reich. His successful military campaigns, as leader of the Afrika Korps, and how he earned his title ‘’The Desert Fox.’’ How Rommel lost in North Africa and the notable engagements he fought in afterward. Finally, we discuss how and why Rommel died and the events leading up to his suicide.

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Winston Churchill w/ Andrew Roberts

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:00:12 GMT

Today I chat with Professor Andrew Roberts, a leading military historian and Churchill biographer. He’s the author of a new book titled Churchill: Walking with Destiny. We discuss the defining aspects of Churchill’s life, his political and military history, and some of his greatest moments.

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