The History of WWII Podcast

The History of WWII Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 76-The Army of the Nile
May 16, 2013

The Italians have been pushed out of Egypt and Gen. Richard O'Connor has lost his 4th Indian Division. Still, he decides to pursue the retreating Italian 10th Army. The Italians make it to the port city of Bardia before British armor can catch them, so th

Episode 75-Military Aviation Museum
April 15, 2013

Here is an Mp4 episode of my recent trip to the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. Amazing place!

Episode 74-Operation Compass
March 29, 2013

After 6 months of planning, the British are ready to move against Marshal Graziani.

Episode 73-Italian Checks, Greek Balances
March 07, 2013

Greek soldiers continue to dominate and push the Italian invaders back into Albania and closer to the sea. The RAF makes its presence felt by downing dozens of Italian aircraft. Mussolini can't hide the backsliding of his troops from Hitler but Prime Mini

Episode 72-Taranto Pt 3
February 23, 2013

The last episode covering the Battle of Taranto. The second attack wave of Swordfish make for the harbor, but only after overcoming problems of their own. Admiral Cunningham scores a major success and British moral is lifted. But the Italian Navy is not f

Episode 71-Taranto, Pt 2
February 16, 2013

Adm. Cunningham updates the plan to attack Taranto, but then suffers several setbacks. These are over come, the Italians are confused by the massive ship movements during the first ten days of November. Then the first of two attacks are launched by Swordf

Episode 70-The Battle of Taranto, Pt 1
February 06, 2013

British Admiral Andrew B. Cunningham, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet has his orders: Maintain the sea lanes between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. Holding on to Malta will allow the British to recon their main target, the port of Taranto. If the Ital

Episode 69B-Talk History
January 30, 2013

We are joined by Steven Guerra of The History of the Papacy Podcast to discuss Italy's attack on Greece, the Battle of Taranto and some of the what if's of WWII.

Episode 69-Greek Fire, Part II
January 26, 2013

Italy has invaded Greece, but under Prime Mister Metaxas, the Greeks are ready. The Italians are drawn in and then the defenders use their mountains to launch counter attacks. The world is impressed, but Churchill is already committed to Egypt and the U.S

Episode 68-Greek Fire, Pt. 1
January 15, 2013

Mussolini and Hitler deceive each other over desired territory, while Prime Mister Metaxas of Greece tries to stay below Italy's radar. Britain is through trying to separate Italy from Germany and decides to support the smaller Aegean power, despite the p