The History of WWII Podcast
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Episode 389-Interview w/ Saul David about his book Devil Dogs
Historian Saul David talks about his latest book, Devil Dogs: From Guadalcanal to the Shores of Japan.King Company of the legendary 1st Marine Division will take part in 4 major battles in the Pacific; Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu and Okinawa. But f
Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper Stalks London’s War-Torn Streets
Heres a preview of Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper. Over a single week in February 1942, a depraved serial killer stalked Londons dark and WWII bomb-ravaged streets, hunting for victims in the citys bars and clubs. Using new research from police files,
Episode 388-The Battle of Bir Hakeem: The Redemption of French Honor
Now that the Battle of the Cauldron was over, Rommel could come for the Free French at Bir Hakeem, to his SW. With this outpost removed, Africa Corps would be free to drive to the NE and take Tobruk. But the Desert Air Force would strive mightily to save
Episode 387-The Battle of the Cauldron
Rommel anticipates British 8th Armys attack and prepares. The attack, Operation Aberdeen is launched, but will come to a sad end. This allows Rommel to commence his own attack, scattering thousands of Allies troops before him. The Battle of the Cauldron
Episode 386-Damien Lewis talks about his book, Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy
Writer Damien Lewis returns to discuss his latest book about the beautiful Josephine Baker. She has found everything she wanted in France, but soon the country is over run by Nazis. Now she will be enlisted to spy for the Allies so France can, one day, re
Episode 385-The Cauldron
Rommels lunge at Tobruk causes his panzers to get trapped. So the Desert Fox changes his plans and 8th Army Commander Ritchie gives Rommel days of freedom, while the Commonwealth troops set up to push on to Libya. Rommel uses this time to attack the isol
Episode 384-The English GI: A Yorkshire Schoolboy's Adventures in the US and Europe
This graphic novel by Jonathan Sandler covers the story of a young Jewish British citizen on vacation in NY when Pearl Harbor is attacked. Soon he is swept up in the US Army fighting for Uncle Sam, while his family back in Leeds worries over his safety. T
Episode 383-Rommel Comes For Tobruk
The day of battle is here. Both sides have made flawed plans. The question is who can adapt faster. Still, the first phase of the Battle of Gazala goes to The Desert Fox. But there is always the question of fuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po
Episode 382-Dale Jenkins Covers The Battles of Coral Sea and Midway
Retired Naval Officer Dale A. Jenkins, who served in the Pacific has a book coming out in December: Diplomats and Admirals. Today he sets up and examines the two battles, Coral Sea and Midway, then how their outcomes affected the rest of the Pacific War.
Introducing: Reflections of History
C13Originals and Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Jon Meacham, co-creators of the 2021 Webby Award-winning Best Podcast Series It Was Said and the acclaimed podcast Hope, Through History, join together again for a brand-new series that will g