Podcast Episodes

Episode 445-Race to the Stalin Line

by WWIIPodcast | February 20, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

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 | January 30, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

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 | January 23, 2024 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

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

First, historian James Holland comes on to discuss Italy’s final phase as an Axis Partner....

Episode 449-Killing Their Way to Moscow

Though desiring an economic knockout blow provided by his panzers, Hitler will eventually return...

Episode 448-When an Unstoppable Force Meets an Immovable Object

The Battle of Smolensk is over. Another German victory, but before the panzers can move out again,...

Episode 367-The Second Battle of Sirte

Desperate, Adm. Cunningham arranges another convoy for Malta. But the Italian Fleet and German Air Arm are ready. The result, a tiny fraction of supplies will get through. Malta’s days as a forward base are coming to an end. YouTube - Watch now Facebook - Like now...

Episode 366-Interview w/ Brandon Gauthier about his book, Before Evil

Professor Brandon Gauthier comes on to discuss his book Before Evil, where he examines the making of 20th Century’s greatest tyrants. He reminds us to never forget that the world’s monsters are humans too, with dreams, fears, ambitions and childhoods. That they were...

Episode 365-The Spitfires are Coming!

The RAF on Malta actually run out of Hurricane fighters on March 3rd. Fortunately, the promised Spitfires arrive. But how are 15 Spitfires supposed to hold back the entirety of Kesselring’s air arm of Italian and German planes. The dark time for Malta are far from...

Episode 364-Mussolini’s PR Nightmare

As 1942 opens up the Axis have the upper hand. Still, those in London make plans to invade Sicily. What follows only fills up Davie Jones' locker all the more.

Episode 363-Guest Host Lindsay Graham of History Daily Recounts the Attack on Pearl Harbor

The host of several well known podcasts, Lindsay Graham, of History Daily, American Scandal and American History Tellers, is allowing me to share with you, his coverage of the day that will live in Infamy. Here is the three episode arc from The History Daily...

Episode 362-Interview w/ Michael Benson about his book Gangsters vs Nazis

Author Michael Benson comes on the show to talk about his latest book, Gangsters vs Nazis: How Jewish Bobsters Battled Nazis in Wartime America. Some of the most notorious Jewish gangsters, Meyer Lansky, Charles Lucky Luciano, Mickey Cohen and Bugsy Siegel team up...