The History of WWII Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 149-The March to Moscow Part 3 Dec 19, 2015

Show notes

Having shattered the Russian defensive line at Viaz'ma, the Germans expand on their ambitious attack plans, attacking to the north and south of the main road to Moscow. In the center is Zhukov's pathetic new defensive line.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 148-The March on Moscow Part 2 Dec 12, 2015

Show notes

The Germans and Russians clash to the west of Moscow. But within mere days, the Soviet's three Fronts are either destroyed or encircled. The road to Moscow is left open.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147-The March to Moscow, Part 1 Dec 05, 2015

Show notes

With Leningrad cut off and the far South stabilized, Hitler has decreed that the time has come to launch Operation Typhoon, Nazi Germany's attack against the Soviet Capital.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146-The Siege of Leningrad Part 3, Slugfest Nov 28, 2015

Show notes

Hitler has renewed the drive to Moscow, Operation Typhoon, and needs the panzers from Army Group North. Which means, Leningrad needs to be cut off from help, quickly. September and October become a battle of wills between Stalin and his attacker, as both try to control the area south of Lake Ladoga and the last rail line between Leningrad and Moscow.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145-The Siege of Leningrad Part 2 Nov 27, 2015

Show notes

Leeb, commander of Army Group North launches his last major assault before having to turn over most of his motorized units to Army Group Center, as it readies itself for an attack on Moscow.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144-The Siege of Leningrad Part 1 Nov 14, 2015

Show notes

The Germans come ever closer to Leningrad, so Stalin sends his best general to cope, Zhukov.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143-The Road to Moscow Nov 07, 2015

Show notes

Army Group Center makes its way East, past Minsk and now on to Smolensk. But waiting for them is the largest Soviet counter attack, to date. Meanwhile, Army Group North is ready to attack Leningrad.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142- Douglas Waller Interview Oct 24, 2015

Show notes

Douglas Waller's latest book, Disciples: The World War II Missions of the CIA Directors Who Fought for Wild Bill Donovan. OSS Agents penetrate Nazi Germany for information and acts of sabotage, then face the counter intelligence agents of Stalin's Soviet Russia.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141-Stalin's Mistake Sep 27, 2015

Show notes

Stalin's lack of military training causes his country to loose everything to the South, west of the Dnieper River. The German Panzers race east and make for the Crimea. Kiev is encircled, as is the 850,000 soviet troops in the area.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140-Of Two Minds Sep 20, 2015

Show notes

Marshal Mannerheim of Finland agrees to attack towards Leningrad and around Lake Ladoga, but not much more than that.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices