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History of the Second World War

History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the

Episodes

Total: 258

In the years before the war Italy would bring itself closer and closer into the German orbit, but th

All around Europe smaller nations would be stuck in a rough spot. Also, at sea replenishment? Amphib

In August 1939, the Red Army would unleash an offensive that the Japanese did not expect, and would

With both sides deciding to bring in more resources to defend their definition of the border, the Ja

Dr. Matthew Powell joins the podcast to discuss tactical air power during the interwar years.Author

The summer of 1939, near the Mongolian village of Nomonhan, would see the largest clash between the

During 1938 the border tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan would explode on the hill of Chan

As tensions in Europe continued to increase, Hungary would be provided with opportunities to settle

During this episode we dive into the story of one of the smaller players in European politics during

Author of The Next War in the Air Britains Fear of the Bomber 1908-1941Also the author of an upcomin

During the 1930s the RAF would spend a lot of time and effort trying to make its dreams a reality. R

The Italian and German air forces enter the war at very different points of their interwar evolution

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In which we look at the development of air power theory and capabilities in several nations that wil

A major topic of conversation during the interwar years was the ideas, power, and future of strategi

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During 1939 British rearmament efforts would escalate rapidly, but was it going to be enough?Contact

The British Army would be in a very clear third position when it came to defense spending during the

During the last half of the 1930s the British needed to get serious about rearmament, but they had s

Dr. Alan Allport has written the excellent Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1