16 - Low Blow: The Invasion of the Netherlands and Belgium
The conflict in Norway between the Axis and Allies was only a taste of what was to come. France must fall. But how? The first (but not only) part of the invasion would come through the low countries o...
18 Mars 202112min
15 - The Vikings Get Pillaged: The Invasion of Denmark and Norway
The Second World War started with the invasion of Poland. But who was next? And what would the French and British do about it? This episode looks at the German invasion of Danish and Norway. Visit me ...
2 Sep 202010min
14 - An Interview With Clare Mulley on the Women of World War Two
In the episode, I interview author Clare Mulley. Clare has written a couple of biographies related to the Second World War, telling stories that many of us have not heard before. You will enjoy our co...
18 Juli 202031min
13 - Russian to the Finnish Line
Before there was the Battle of France, before there was the Battle of Britain, there was the Winter War. Just months after the start of the Second World War, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. But it d...
20 Apr 202011min
12 - The First Month of the War
In this episode, we look at the events of the first month of the Second World War. We take a snapshot of September 1939 and see the seeds for much of what would happen throughout the rest of the war. ...
13 Feb 20209min
11 - And So It Begins
The beginning of the Second World War is generally understood as being at the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in September, 1939. Hitler created an excuse for invading and unleashed his forces on a...
5 Juni 201914min
10 - Japan and Italy at the Dawn of the Second World War
The Second World War really starts with the German invasion of Poland. But what were Japan and Italy up to as Germany was preparing to invade? This episode looks at what was happening in China and Eth...
21 Feb 201914min
9 - Hitler and Stalin: A Match Made in Hell
Can we think of two greater monsters of the 20th century than that of Hitler and Stalin. Although the Second World War ended with them as bitter enemies, it began with them in cooperation. This episod...
15 Nov 201812min
