Backing up a bit, we cover the Romanians early involvement in Barbarossa. But before Kiev can be taken, the Romanians want their lands back, taken by Stalin in 1939.Images and more https://bit.ly/4bXz3X0 RSS https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-wor

The fighting only grows in intensity, with Kiev being threatened. But the Germans 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 https

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. Learn more about your ad

Army Group South advances but Stalin believes the main German thrust will happen here, so plans accordingly.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 https://bit.ly/49fJbYORSS https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-o

With the panzers attacking on the flanks, Von Bocks main thrust is coming right at Moscow. But between the weather, a lack of fuel and Gen. Zhukovs determination, Army Group Center cant seem to close the deal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

First, historian James Holland comes on to discuss Italys 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

Operation Typhoon is launched. Surely, there cant be that many defenders still before Moscow. But what Berlin will miss is when Stalin starts recalling entire experienced divisions from the Far East. And one group of soviet fighters figures out a way to

Though desiring an economic knockout blow provided by his panzers, Hitler will eventually return to the capture of Moscow. Which means Army Group Center will need to destroy whatever is in front of them. But Moscow has learned a thing or two and will salv

The Battle of Smolensk is over. Another German victory, but before the panzers can move out again, many of them are sent to help the other Army Groups and Gen. Timoshenko is about to launch a series of massive of counter attacks against Von Bock. Enough,