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The Mysterious Death of Wladyslaw Sikorski
Dec 09, 2024In this episode, we are uncovering one of the great enigmas of the war: the tragic death of General Władysław Sikorski. Sikorski was a towering figure in the Polish government-in-exile, a man who hel...
Frederick Rutland: The Double-Agent War Who Helped Japan
Dec 01, 2024In this episode, Ronald Drabkin joins me to uncover the fascinating yet complex story of Frederick Rutland, a First World War hero with a unique story. Known as "Rutland of Jutland" for his bravery a...
Spies in the Sky
Nov 25, 2024In this episode, historian Taylor Downing joins me to explore the remarkable work of reconnaissance pilots and photo interpreters during the Second World War. These daring aviators flew perilous missi...
244 - Harold Alexander and the road to Supreme Command
Nov 15, 2024For this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Hough, and we discuss Harold Alexander and his road to supreme command in the Mediterranean Theatre. Matthew is a postgraduate researcher at the University of ...
243 - Borneo
Nov 01, 2024Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, held immense strategic value during WWII and quickly became a top priority for Japanese control. With its vast reserves of oil and rubber, the island was...
242 - The Good Allies: Canada and the USA
Oct 20, 2024When World War II began in 1939, it sparked a deadly conflict between the Axis and Allies, while also creating tense negotiations among the Allies. Diplomacy, military power, and economic decisions de...
241 - Leningrad 1943–44
Oct 15, 2024During the Second World War, the people of Leningrad endured a brutal 900-day siege, facing relentless bombing, shelling, and starvation. In early 1943, the Red Army broke through the blockade, markin...
The Battle of Midway
Oct 01, 2024In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet was at the height of its power, having delivered a crushing blow to the US Navy at Pearl Harbor just months earlier. This fleet spearheaded J...
Making A Bridge Too Far
Sep 23, 2024Released in 1977, A Bridge Too Far stands as the last grand-scale WWII film produced by the Hollywood studio system. The film ambitiously sought to bring to life Operation Market-Garden, the bold but ...
6th Airborne Division: Generating Combat Effectiveness
Sep 15, 2024In this episode, we'll examine the 6th Airborne Division and its combat effectiveness, focusing on how its commanding officer, Richard Gale, meticulously trained and developed the unit. The 6th Airbor...