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Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using ...
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The WW2 Podcast

Angus Wallace

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A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.
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Historiepodden WW2

Moderne Media og Untold

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Denne podkasten finnes kun eksklusivt i appen Untold. Der får du alle episodene, reklamefritt og med premierer hver eneste uke. Last ned og hør gratis i 30 dager. Du finner appen Untold der du laster ned apper. Velkommen til Historiepodden Andre Verdenskrig. I kjent stil leder Jim Fossheim og Morten Galåsen deg gjennom slagmarken av begivenheter denne krigen har å by på. For samarbeid: info@modernemedia.no
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Moments in Time: WW2 Edition Podcast

Alina Nowobilska

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Join Roger Moorhouse, Clare Mulley and Alina Nowobilska as they talk about the 1944 Warsaw Uprising over the next 65 days. Remember, first listen to our context episode 0 to start your journey of learning more about the Uprising. Graphics- Steve Smith Audio checks- Zane Whitney Research assistant- Chris Sams Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire | A Battle Guide Production

Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com Become a S ...
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Women during ww2

jasmine mata

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this podcast discusses important women during the war, the roles of those women, and propaganda. Cover art photo provided by Robert Bye on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@robertbye
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WW2 Episode 1

WW2 Episode 1

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This podcast is about the second world war and the effects it had on the different minority groups at the time. Cover art photo provided by Suzy Brooks on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@simplysuzy
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WW2: War and Words

BBC World Service

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The story of the 20 momentous years from 1936 to 1956 that changed the course of history, as told by Jonathan Dimbleby and through the words of remarkable BBC correspondents.
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Left Behind: When America Surrendered WW2

Anastasia Harman

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Astounding real-life experiences of the people left behind after the Fall of The Philippines -- when America surrendered in early WW2. From the Bataan Death March to Japanese hell ship voyages to the Philippine Resistance, I research and share stories from this forgotten part of WW2 in the Pacific Theater. I’m your host, Anastasia Harman. I’m a researcher and writer turned podcaster ... on a mission to keep the legacies of these men and women alive. Heroes who gave their all, and all-too-oft ...
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Letters of Love in WW2

Sky HISTORY

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From North Africa, back to Britain and then through Europe, Letters of Love in WW2 tells a unique story of the Second World War from the perspective of two people that lived through it. Three months after they wed, Cyril and Olga found themselves separated by the Second World War. Between 1940 and 1946, their love was kept alive on the pages of a thousand letters and postcards, found decades later by their family after they had both passed on. With their family’s poignant and emotional inter ...
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Women in WW2 at home in Britain had their lives turned upside down. Anna Parker-Naples shares her research and creative writing process as she creates her first novel based on events that happened in her home town Leighton Buzzard, Q-Central and nearby Bletchley Park. From the factory girls at Gossards who made the parachutes for Spitfires, to the Land Girls who fell in love with POW's and the WAAF's and WRN's billeted in the town alongside thousands of East End evacuees, Anna's intention is ...
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In 1940, for 113 harrowing days, Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe unleashed relentless attacks on Great Britain, aiming to secure an early victory in World War II. The defence of southern England fell to the brave pilots of the Royal Air Force, joined in their hour of need by over 100 Canadian airmen. These men, hailing from all walks of life—some from pro…
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In 1940, for 113 harrowing days, Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe unleashed relentless attacks on Great Britain, aiming to secure an early victory in World War II. The defence of southern England fell to the brave pilots of the Royal Air Force, joined in their hour of need by over 100 Canadian airmen. These men, hailing from all walks of life—some from pro…
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In this episode, they cover the aftermath of the liberation, the role of the Polish Cross, how they documented the crimes and the…
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How did a small Polish town on the outskirts of civilisation become the epicentre of the Holocaust? Al Murray and James Holland tell the story of the Final Solution, through the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In the second episode, we explore the perverse connection between capitalism and Nazi cruelty. As Operation Barbarossa continues to falter, t…
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In today’s episode, we’ll make a stop on the French coast at the port town of Dieppe - the site of a raid-gone-wrong in 1942, the source of a Canadian tragedy, and the cause of heated debates about why this ill-fated battle even happened at all. Join our community! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/ Select your rank – …
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I filmen Fury spiller Brad Pitt lederen for et amerikansk stridsvognmannskap under 2. verdenskrig. Men visste du at karakteren hans er løst basert på en virkelig person? I denne episoden stifter vi nemlig bekjentskap med texaneren Lafayette G. Pool, som i løpet av 81 dager terroriserte tyskerne med tanksen sin. Pool gikk inn i historiebøkene som US…
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How did a small Polish town on the outskirts of civilisation become the epicentre of the Holocaust? Al Murray and James Holland tell the story of the Final Solution, through the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The first episode focuses on the formation of the concentration camp, the torturous existence of its first prisoners and the horrendous dehum…
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! TODAY IS LIBERATION DAY!! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Today they discuss how Monowic, Auschwitz I and Birkenau were liberated with very powerful testimonies …
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this day they talk about the destruction of the last crematorium, and the total chaos that engulfs the camp. If you would like…
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As a part of our ongoing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we are unearthing our groundbreaking ‘Family Stories’. Originally recorded in 2021, this series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front. In this episode we hear your tales of liberating Belgian breweries, battles at Iwo Jim…
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In this episode, we continue our investigation of the Japanese decision to attack Pearl Harbour. Today we pick up the story in 1937, when Japan took the fateful decision to launch a full-scale invasion of China, a crucial step on the road to December 7, 1941. Join our new platform today! The steps are simple: Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.c…
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this day they cover the chaos that ensues in the camp, more bombs are dropped by the allies and more and more prisoners try to…
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The Agents of SOE did more than undermine the Nazi occupation of France, but how far did their reach extend? What theatres of war did these female agents excel in, and what impact and legacy did they leave behind after 1945? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they talk to SOE expert, Clare Mulley, on a thrilling series about the extraordinary wome…
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this day they cover more evacuations of the main camp, the subcamp Hindenburg and another Gleiwitz subcamp. If you would like …
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In this episode they cover the evacuations of the various different subcamps of Auschwitz. There were 40 other camps under the Au…
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In today's episode, they talk about the advancing Soviet front; it is an important factor when talking about liberation. They als…
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In the years and months before the liberation of Europe and D-Day, the female agents of SOE played an integral and highly dangerous role in undermining Nazi rule. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice, often alone and in horrific circumstances - including Noor Inayat Khan, 'The Spy Who Never Lied.' Join James Holland and Al Murray as they talk to SOE ex…
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In today’s episode, we’re going to put a new twist on an old favourite that is shrouded in its share of WW2 mythology: why did Japan decide to attack the United States at Pearl Harbor in 1941? Was it really only the oil embargo that tipped the balance, or is the story more complex? Join our new platform today! The steps are simple: Visit: https://b…
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In 1939, incredibly, the British Army still fielded cavalry units that had yet to be mechanised, relying on horses as they prepared for war. When conflict broke out, these regiments—many of them Territorial Army Yeomanry units—were mobilised, with horses being requisitioned to meet the demand. By 1940, the 1st British Cavalry Division was deployed …
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In 1939, incredibly, the British Army still fielded cavalry units that had yet to be mechanised, relying on horses as they prepared for war. When conflict broke out, these regiments—many of them Territorial Army Yeomanry units—were mobilised, with horses being requisitioned to meet the demand. By 1940, the 1st British Cavalry Division was deployed …
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*WARNING* This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and atrocities, which may be alarming to some listeners! Join Alina, Chris and Kate as they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In this episode, they talk about the context of the camp, what was Auschwitz, what were the events that led up to the liberation…
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Olympic skier, cigarette smuggler, countess, beauty queen, spy. Krystyna Skarbek was the first female agent of the Allied war effort, but far from the last. What drove women to join the fight against the Nazis, often deep into enemy-held territory and with nothing but their wits to aid them? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they talk to SOE expe…
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The 80th Anniversary of the end of WW2 is in our sights. Do Allied leadership, like Winston Churchill, think the end of the war - or the British Empire - was inevitable in 1945? Why did Axis forces keep fighting when surrender seemed the obvious choice in order to stop the suffering? ...And whatever happened to the wonder weapons? James Holland and…
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In today’s episode we’re going to go behind the scenes to unpack what might have been the most important deception Operation of the Second World War: Operation Fortitude. Was it all just smoke and mirrors or did Allied lies win the Normandy campaign? Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Join Our Community: http…
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What does 'SAS' stand for? Why is Paddy Blair Mayne considered the perfect military man? What does the new hit BBC show 'SAS Rogue Heroes' get right about the historical inspirations for the hit television series, and what more is there to learn once it ends? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they give their verdict on series 2 so far, and discus…
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As a new year's treat, Al Murray has recorded a chapter of 'Eclipse' by Alan Moorehead. This incredible history, republished by We Have Ways, was first published in 1945. In chapter 14, Moorehead reconstructs, in terrifying detail, the collapse of Germany and Hitler's fragile grasp on reality slipping away. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James…
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In today’s episode, we’re off to North Africa to dissect the Desert Fox’s last battle in the field and the US Army’s baptism of fire against the Wehrmacht. A campaign that sealed the fate of the Axis in Africa and that some have controversially nicknamed Tunisgrad. Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Join Our …
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During the Second World War, the Home Intelligence Unit—a branch of the Ministry of Information—was tasked with monitoring public attitudes on the home front. They compiled confidential reports on the state of popular morale, which were circulated among decision-makers in Whitehall. These reports offer a fascinating insight into how ordinary people…
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During the Second World War, the Home Intelligence Unit—a branch of the Ministry of Information—was tasked with monitoring public attitudes on the home front. They compiled confidential reports on the state of popular morale, which were circulated among decision-makers in Whitehall. These reports offer a fascinating insight into how ordinary people…
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Schinnen, The Netherlands, Christmas 1944. The men of the Sherwood Rangers have a choice for Christmas 1944. Around 100 soldiers, after nearly 5 years of fighting, are eligible to return home for extended leave. But can the unit survive such a significant loss of experience in such a crucial period of fighting? Join James Holland as he tells Al Mur…
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I krig må soldater drepe, slik at de selv ikke blir drept, og under 2. verdenskrig var det én mann som lærte tusenvis av amerikanske soldater opp i forskjellige drapsteknikker. Han ble omtalt som Den lille professoren, og i denne episoden titter vi på metodene han lærte bort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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German-Belgian border, Christmas Eve 1944. John McManus tells James Holland and Al Murray all about the surprising Christmas story of a family trying to survive, and an incredible reunion half a world away. As three American soldiers seek refuge with a civilian family, they hear a knock at the door. German soldiers, desperate to seek warmth from th…
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In today’s episode, we’ll get our feet wet in what Winston Churchill once called the most critical battle of the war: the Battle of the Atlantic. And of course the main part of this struggle for mastery of the seas was waged on the German side by submarines - the famous U-Boats, who did their utmost to strangle Britain and win the war for Germany. …
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Karelian Isthmus, Finland, Christmas 1939. The first Christmas of WW2 sees brutal fighting between the Soviet Red Army and the Finnish defence forces. Stalin's invasion has stalled in the snow, with underprepared and ill-equipped Russian troops dying in droves to outnumbered yet experienced Finnish veterans. But under clear winter skies, a bigger t…
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Today, I’m joined by Peter Zablocki, a professor at Caldwell University, host of the History Shorts podcast, and author of The Death of General Sikorski. I was introduced to Peter after I recorded the episode looking at the death of Sikorski with Chris Wroblewski. Chatting I discovered Peter had researched and written about an entirely different bu…
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Today, I’m joined by Peter Zablocki, a professor at Caldwell University, host of the History Shorts podcast, and author of The Death of General Sikorski. I was introduced to Peter after I recorded the episode looking at the death of Sikorski with Chris Wroblewski. Chatting I discovered Peter had researched and written about an entirely different bu…
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James Holland and Al Murray reminisce about our record-breaking 2024 and their highlights from this year. Including a pitch for Guy Ritchie's next blockbuster, obsessing over capturing the high ground, and their love affair with a P-38 Lightning. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & James Regan Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Exec …
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In today’s episode we’re going to revisit a hot topic - a political topic even! That is the memory of the Second World War. Today we’re going to look at the legacy of how WW2 is remembered, commemorated, used and abused, and even enlisted on the political battlefield in the Allied Big Three - the USSR, US and UK. Do you like our podcast? Then pleas…
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Far from being a quiet end to the war, December 1944 was incredibly busy. As the Home Guard was getting demobilised, women in Nazi Germany were being forcibly volunteered... Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss all things December 1944, including Noël Coward's diaries, the Conservative Party's conspiracies against Churchill, and their C…
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In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War: the Battle of the Bulge. This December marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, a critical turning point where General George S. Patton’s bold leadership and daring actions—most famously the dra…
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In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alex Kershaw to explore one of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War: the Battle of the Bulge. This December marks the 80th anniversary of the battle, a critical turning point where General George S. Patton’s bold leadership and daring actions—most famously the dra…
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April-May, 1945. Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner are running out of time, and options. Interrogated by Himmler, and Hitler himself in the ruins of Berlin, their scheming is frustrated at every turn - even car rides and family members risk getting them killed. Join Jim and Al for the incredible endgame of the SS rivals from part 1. As the circle…
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In today’s episode we are going to visit a global battlefield of the Second World War. But this battlefield is not an operational campaign in Europe or in the Pacific – its the controversial and political battle of our collective memory of World War Two. 80 years after the war ended, what does the war mean to us and why, and how is it made to serve…
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Spring, 1945. Two high-ranking SS officers in Hitler's empire, who have seen the writing on the wall for the Third Reich, are plotting their escape. With warehouses of counterfeit cash and hoards of stolen art, Karl Wolff and Ernst Karltenbrunner aren't just concealing their treasonous plots against their colleagues, but also each other. Join James…
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In this episode, we are uncovering one of the great enigmas of the war: the tragic death of General Władysław Sikorski. Sikorski was a towering figure in the Polish government-in-exile, a man who held together the hopes of a nation during its darkest days. His sudden death in 1943, when his Liberator aircraft crashed into the sea near Gibraltar, sh…
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