The History of WWII Podcast

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Episode 459-The Siege of Odessa Begins Mar 18, 2024

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Focusing on the southern most part of Operation Barbarossa, we watch as the Black Sea city of Odessa stands defiant against Army Group South and the Romanians. This will cause a delay in Berlin’s plans, which will require Gen. Guderian and his panzers to come help take Kiev.

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Episode 458-The Trapped Soviet Soldiers at Uman Mar 13, 2024

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As it seems Kiev is about to fall, the panzers suddenly turn south and head for Uman. There, a massive soviet response is building, but will it be enough to save Kiev, Uman and stop the Axis Forces from crossing the River Bug?

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Episode 457-Operation Munich Mar 04, 2024

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Backing up a bit, we cover the Romanian’s early involvement in Barbarossa. But before Kiev can be taken, the Romanians want their lands back, taken by Stalin in 1939.

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Episode 456: The Stalin Line-Merely the Shadow of A Dream Feb 26, 2024

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The fighting only grows in intensity, with Kiev being threatened. But the German’s 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.

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Episode 455-Race to the Stalin Line Feb 20, 2024

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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.

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Episode 454-Army Group South is on the March Feb 09, 2024

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Army Group South advances but Stalin believes the main German thrust will happen here, so plans accordingly.

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Episode 453-Operation Barbarossa: What's Plan B? Jan 30, 2024

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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.

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Episode 452-Operation Typhoon: All or Nothing Jan 23, 2024

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With the panzers attacking on the flanks, Von Bock’s main thrust is coming right at Moscow. But between the weather, a lack of fuel and Gen. Zhukov’s determination, Army Group Center can’t seem to close the deal.

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Episode 451-Interview w/ James Holland. His book, The Savage Storm, The Battle For Italy 1943 Jan 18, 2024

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First, historian James Holland comes on to discuss Italy’s 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 of Moscow, but the Germans miss this. So launch their supposed final attack against Stalin’s capital. Despite the lack of fuel and winter clothing, the Germans can’t help but think this is all about to be over. It had only begun.

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