Season 1 of the podcast will be all about the much neglected interwar years. During this period there were many changes that are critical to understanding the start and course of the Second World War.WebsitePatreonTwitterFacebookDiscordEmail: historyofthesecondworldwar@outlook.com
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May 27
259: Crete Pt. 4 - Naval Victory, Naval Disaster
As the first day of the German invasion of Crete drew to a close on May 20th, 1941, neither side held the clear advantage they had hoped for — the Germans had failed to secure their primary objectives, while the British commander General Freyberg struggled with poor communication ... Show More
25m 2s
May 20
258: Crete Pt. 3 - May 20th a Day of Failures
The first day of the German airborne invasion of Crete, May 20th, 1941, saw paratroopers drop not only around the critical airfield at Maleme but across three other sectors of the island. Near Chania, German forces landing in Prison Valley were held in check by New Zealand and Gr ... Show More
28m 10s
Nov 2013
#1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom
In episode 1, we begin with an introduction to this podcast, followed by a brief overview of what we’ve come to know about early human migration and settlement in the region that will eventually become China. Finally, we’ll delve into the mythological origin story that purports t ... Show More
31m 37s
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