Episode 456-The Stalin Line: Merely the Shadow of A Dream

by WWIIPodcast | Feb 26, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

The fighting only grows in intensity, with Kiev being threatened. But the German’s right flank is holding operations up. Still, in time, but with much loss, Gen. Kirponos pulls back his men and sets up a new defensive line, from Kiev to Uman. RSS –...

Episode 445-Race to the Stalin Line

by WWIIPodcast | Feb 20, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Soviet Gen. Kirponos does reasonably well in defending his SW Front, when he is told what is going on. But that is irregular at best. Soon, Lvov falls and all know that the next major battle will take place along the Stalin Line.

Episode 453-Operation Barbarossa: What’s Plan B?

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 30, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Gen. Zhukov has outsmarted and outlasted Gen. Von Bock to the north, south and now, in front of Moscow. The Germans will take a rest. But then the Soviets say, my turn. Images and more at RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook –...

Episode 452-Operation Typhoon: All or Nothing

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 23, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

With the panzers attacking on the flanks, Von Bock’s main thrust is coming right at Moscow. But between the weather, a lack of fuel and Gen. Zhukov’s determination, Army Group Center can’t seem to close the deal. Images and more at RSS –...

Episode 451-Interview w/ James Holland: The Savage Storm, the Battle For Italy 1943

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

First, historian James Holland comes on to discuss Italy’s final phase as an Axis Partner. However, bad timing on the Allies part will cause the Italian Campaign to become a long slog. Then back to the regular series: Stalin reinforces the lines in front of Moscow,...