The History of WWII Podcast

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Episode 139-Finland: Ally to the North Sep 12, 2015

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Hitler manages to bring Finland into his attack against Soviet Russia, but the Finns are mostly concerned with recapturing lost land. Like the three Army Groups, the Germans to the north will advance, but lose many men along the way.

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Episode 138-Trading Punches Sep 05, 2015

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The Panzers come ever closer to Leningrad, though losing men and machines along the way. Meanwhile, Army Group Center moves toward the Dvina River. As for Kiev, the writing is on the wall, yet Stalin is the only one who can't see it. Picture-Defense works before Leningrad.

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Episode 137-All Good Deeds Aug 29, 2015

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The German invaders are now in Russia, proper and are still advancing, but suffer heavier than expected losses. But in SE Russia, the Soviet 6th and 12th Armies become trapped, due to pathetic communications between them and Moscow.

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Episode 136-The Fall of Minsk Aug 21, 2015

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The three German Army Groups advance further into Russia, but Army Group Center has has the most success. Perhaps some of its panzers should be turned north or south to help the other two. But Army Group South isn't waiting for help. Field Marshal Rundstedt decides to turn some of his panzers away from approaching Kiev, to attack the Soviet troops above Odessa from behind and destroy the entire Soviet Southern Front.

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Episode 135-Russia is never as strong as she looks; nor as weak as she looks Aug 16, 2015

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Now that Operation Barbarossa had been launched, Hilter attempts to convince the world that this battle is only in the defense of Nazi Germany. That Soviet Russia, in conlusion with Great Britain have set out to destroy the Nazi State. Yet Hitler nor his general have a true grasp of the situation before them, as they take on the largest country in the world.

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Episode 134-Reactions to Barbarossa Aug 09, 2015

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The leaders of the combatant countries react to Nazi Germany invading Soviet Russia. We also cover Army Group North and South's initial assaults.

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Episode 133-It Has Begun Jul 24, 2015

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Before the sun rises on June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany unleashes Operation Barbarossa, its attack on Soviet Russia and Stalin.

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Episode 132-Operation Barbarossa Jul 11, 2015

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Earlier than most people think, Hilter started planning his war against Soviet Russia and Stalin. Operation Barbarossa begins to take shape during the Battle of Britain.

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Episode 131-Third Time's the Charm Jun 18, 2015

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FDR comes through his third election and the British are expectant. Yet there are still hurdles to overcome. But eventually, the president comes up with the way to help Great Britain.

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Episode 130-Sleight of Hand Jun 08, 2015

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President Roosevelt continues his struggle against Congress and the Isolationists in trying to help the Allies. France falls from the fight.

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