Yesterday

266: War at Sea '41 Pt. 4 - The End of Operation Berlin

Operation Berlin reaches its conclusion as Scharnhorst and Gneisenau continue their Atlantic cruise, repeatedly finding merchant shipping but also repeatedly being checked by the presence of British battleships. This episode follows Lütjens through further searches, missed opport ... Show More

24m 27s

Jul 13

265: War at Sea '41 Pt. 3 - Operation Berlin

In early 1941, the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau set out on Operation Berlin, an attempt to break into the Atlantic and strike at Britain's convoy lifeline. This episode follows Admiral Günther Lütjens as he weighs weather, fuel, British patrols, and strict orders ... Show More

24m 32s

Jul 2

Listener Question Pt. 5

Start off this one with a few quick hitters, then a question that takes 15 minutes to answer. Allied invasion of France in 1942? That Churchill guy you may have heard of? How did occupied economies work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23m 24s

Apr 2020

History of the Second World War - League of Nations Part 1

Part 1 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below:WebsitePatreonTwitterFacebookDiscordEmail: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More

22m 51s

Jun 2007

History Extra podcast - June 2007

Professor Ian Kershaw discusses the major decisions and turning points of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21m 18s

Jun 2025

WW2 legacies and Magna Carta: history behind the headlines

In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, historians Rana Mitter and Hannah Skoda explore the ways the Second World War continues to shape the world of today. Plus the medieval manuscripts hitting the headlines, and an express history of ra ... Show More

45m 40s

Feb 2025

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in the Pacific, part 2

<p>Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we bring you part two, followed by our discussion next week.</p><p>As always, you can send us questions or post comments on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts ... Show More

20m 24s

Apr 2023

WW2 the big questions: the build up

In the first episode of our podcast series The Big Questions of the Second World War, historian and broadcaster Laurence Rees explains some of the short and long term causes of the global conflict – from the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi pa ... Show More

29 m

Oct 2018

Unscripted (1)

A brief look at the history and the future of the History of the World podcast.

17m 10s

Mar 2024

A Very Short Introduction to World War II

Dive into the pivotal moments of World War II with a concise introduction. Explore the causes, key events, and lasting impacts of this global conflict to understand its significance in shaping the modern world. Find the full article on https://englishpluspodcast.com/world-war-ii- ... Show More

1m 40s

Feb 2025

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in the Pacific, part 1

<p>Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we fulfill a promise to longtime listeners with the first installment of the Pacific War--from Pearl Harbor to Midway. Join us next week for the second part and then ... Show More

19m 3s

Oct 2024

Introducing: Warfronts by Simon Whistler

Warfronts takes a deep dive into the world’s most significant conflicts, past and present. Now available as a podcast, we explore modern wars, the politics behind them, and how they shape the world today. Whether it’s a forgotten battle or the ongoing struggles in global hotspots ... Show More

1m 47s

Oct 2023

The Postwar Lives of WW2 Leaders, Both Axis and Allies

Check out this episode sample from James Early's "Key Battles of American History," In this episode, which wraps up a season devoted to World War 2 in the European Theatre, hosts James Early and Sean McIver follow a long-established Key Battles tradition by giving brief overviews ... Show More

20m 46s

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