History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.
The summer of 1939, near the Mongolian village of Nomonhan, would see the largest clash between the Soviet Union and Japan of the interwar years, and it would have important ramifications for relations between the two nations as the world was rapidly descending into war. Sources: Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus…
During 1938 the border tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan would explode on the hill of Changkufeng near Lake Khasan. Sources: Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus, 1904-1945 by Hiroaki Kuromiya and Georges Mamoulia Japanese Geopolitics and the Mongol Lands, 1915-1945 by Li Narangoa Khalkin-Gol: The Forgotte…
As tensions in Europe continued to increase, Hungary would be provided with opportunities to settle its own scores. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your…
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97: Hungary Pt. 1 - Eastern European Outcast
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During this episode we dive into the story of one of the smaller players in European politics during the interwar years, Hungary. Be sure to check out World War II On Topic from the National World War II Museum: World War II On Topic | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org) Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on His…
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27: First World War Bombing Raids with Dr. Brett Holman
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Author of The Next War in the Air Britains Fear of the Bomber 1908-1941 Also the author of an upcoming book _Home Fires Burning: Emotion, Spectacle, and Britain’s First War from the Air_ Find more of Dr. Holman's work at Airminded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Wesley Livesay
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96: Interwar Airpower Pt. 5 - Schemes and Dreams
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During the 1930s the RAF would spend a lot of time and effort trying to make its dreams a reality. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick …
In a previous episode, we saw Italy struggle in its ambitions in North Africa. Could Germany succeed where Italy failed? In this episode, we look at the arrival of General Erwin Rommel and his activity with the Afrika Korps during 1941. This episode is brought to by Athletic Greens. Please support this podcast through Patreon.…
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95: Interwar Airpower Pt. 4 - Axis of Airpower
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The Italian and German air forces enter the war at very different points of their interwar evolution. One of was fading from power, the other was at its zenith. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choic…
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94: Interwar Airpower Pt. 3 - National Overviews
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In which we look at the development of air power theory and capabilities in several nations that will be very important to the future course of events. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW…
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27 - Catching Up With Japan: China Strikes Back
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We have been focusing on Germany and Italy but what has Japan been up to? While technically not yet involved in the Second World War, they are in a fierce battle to dominate China. However, it is not going as well as they had hoped. In this episode, we catch up with Japan and what they have been up to for some of 1939-40. Support this podcast throu…
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93: Interwar Airpower Pt. 2 - Where do you expect us to go when the bombs fall?
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A major topic of conversation during the interwar years was the ideas, power, and future of strategic bombing. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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92: Interwar Airpower Pt. 1 - So Close Yet So Far
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Remember to check out Private Internet Access at privateinternetaccess.com/HistorySWW Airpower was an important feature of the First World War, but after the conflict was over it entered into the great unknown - peace. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Air…
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91: The British Empire Pt. 6 - The Approach of War
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During 1939 British rearmament efforts would escalate rapidly, but was it going to be enough? Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Italy attempts to match their German partners by attacking in numerous places in the Mediterranean area. This includes Egypt, Malta, and Greece. While they have high hopes, each of these campaigns will leave them requiring the help of the Germans. For more on military history, visit me here. Support this podcast through Patreon.…
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90: The British Empire Pt. 5 - Army of Empire
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The British Army would be in a very clear third position when it came to defense spending during the interwar years, but that did not mean that it did not have moments of innovation and thought leadership. Money would be a real problem though. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second Wor…
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89: The British Empire Pt. 4 - Rearmament
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During the last half of the 1930s the British needed to get serious about rearmament, but they had some problems to solve first. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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26: 1930s Britain with Dr. Alan Allport
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Dr. Alan Allport has written the excellent Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1938-1941. He joined me to chat about various topics relating to interwar Britain, and of course Lord of the Rings (I really cannot resist, I am sorry). Find out more about Dr. Allport: Alan Allport, Professor (syr.edu) Check out Britain at Bay: Brita…
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88: The British Empire Pt. 3 - Mare Nostrum
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While the Pacific ocean was on the other side of the world, far closer to home for the British was the Mediterranean, where there were also many problems. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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87: The British Empire Pt. 2 - The Other Side of the World
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The British Empire spanned the entire globe, which was great...except for the fact that it meant defending the entire globe. Sources: Air Power and Colonial Control: The Royal Air Force 1919-1939 by David E. Omissi Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the Far East 1933-1939: Imperial Crossroads by Greg Kennedy The History of Anglo-Japanese Relati…
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86: The British Empire Pt. 1 - Domestic Politics
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During the interwar period there were some areas in which British politics would change, but in many ways it would be more of the same. Sources: Air Power and Colonial Control: The Royal Air Force 1919-1939 by David E. Omissi Anglo-American Strategic Relations and the Far East 1933-1939: Imperial Crossroads by Greg Kennedy The History of Anglo-Japa…
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25: The Vickers MG Collection & Research Association with Rich Fisher
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PREORDER NOW: A CANLOAN Officer – a VMGCRA Reprint (PRE-ORDER) - The Vickers Machine Gun (vickersmg.blog) In this interview I was joined by Rich Fisher from the Vickers MG Collection & Research Association to talk about the Vickers, how the Association got started, and a new book that is available for pre-order today which is a reprint of a memoir …
During November 1938, a man would be murdered in Paris, and it would have drastic consequences for Jewish Germans. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover episode between the Second World War Podcast and the History of Christianity Podcast. If you hav…
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84: Germany Prepares for War Pt. 7 - Influences and Decisions
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The interwar period of military evolution was a complicated web of influences, decisions, and inferences. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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83: Germany Prepared for War Pt. 6 - The Luftwaffe
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There were many different opinions about the best method of projecting air power, in this episode we touch on some of the choices that the Luftwaffe would make. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choic…
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24: Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and Hitler with Alex Clifford
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The two most well known German military leaders from the First World War would have two very different experiences in postwar Germany. But both who have interactions with one very particular person who would later be quite important. You can find Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and Hitler by Alex Clifford here. History's Most Podcast: History's Most (libsy…