Beyond Barbarossa: The Eastern Front of World War 2
Scott BuryYou know about Stalingrad, the siege of Leningrad, maybe Kursk. But how well do you know the history of the ”Russian front” of the Second World War? Join this detailed description of the largest part of WW2 in Europe, the titanic clash between tyrants Hitler and Stalin.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 4 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
"From the moment Stalin heard that the Americans were across the Rhine, he knew that the race for Berlin was on.”—Antony Beevor.
WIth the Allies on the Elbe, and the Red Army on the Oder, nazi Germany was being terminally squeezed by April 1945. Bu... more
The #6 Top World War 2 podcast continues following the Red Army’s advance into Hungary and Germany—and the expensive failure of the German Operation Spring Awakening. Map 1: Front lines in Europe, 1 March 1945
Map 2: Operation Southwind/Sudwind
... more
The Red Army penetrates deep into Germany, leading to the redrawing of eastern European borders after. Map 1: The Oder offensive–March 1945
Map 2: The Lower Silesian Offensive
Map 3: The East Pomeranian Offensive
Map 4a: European fronts, 15 Feb... more
Why did the Yalta Conference end the way it did? Why did Churchill try an end-run around Roosevelt? Why did Roosevelt try to curry Stalin’s favour? What would this mean to post-war history?
Author Giles Milton joins to discuss some of the Second Wor... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Brilliant
10/10 - what the host doesn’t know about this subject probably isn’t worth knowing. I have always had an interest in WW2 but didn’t really know what happened east of Poland. This has filled this void.
Apple Podcasts5Sam-from-Liverpool
United Kingdom5 months ago - Good insight
I like this podcast, I’m about 15 episodes in. Interesting range of topics and covers a ( to me) lesser known theatre in WW2
Apple Podcasts5zorgthemerciless
New Zealand7 months ago - Politically Biased with numerous poor conclusions.
I’ve attempted a few episodes and the host continuously inserts his modern liberal opinions, which are completely unwelcome. His biases against the Germans then & the Russians now are childish.
As to the content, the episode of The Battle of Prokohrovka (August 5, 2024) is quite poor. His information is laughably incorrect and relies heavily on Soviet quotes - which were deliberate lies.
The Germans didn’t have any Panthers or Ferdinands at this engagement and only a handful of Tiger I tanks. more
Apple Podcasts1Chris in SoCal
United States7 months ago - Wokey
Each episode opens with acknowledgement that the show is recorded in Ottawa, on land stolen from the Algonquin people. It goes downhill from there. If you seek a woke-cast comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, here it is. As an added bonus, you’ll be serenaded with little ditties on the xylophone. Enjoy.
Apple Podcasts1Al GonquineUnited States8 months ago - Pretty Good!
Great podcast. Not as polished as I’m used to but no big deal. Sometimes the music is annoying and goes on way too long but apparently it’s a relative composing it so I understand. It’s August, 2025 and I’m starting at the beginning. They are definitely of a nice, easily digestible length. Bravo, Mr. Bury!
Apple Podcasts4RobMajorUnited States8 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #226 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #71 |  Finland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Norway/History |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners are drawn to deep dives into the Eastern Front of World War II, with a focus on military operations, strategic decision making, and civilian impact. Episodes frequently weave tactical detail with broader geopolitical context (e.g., postwar alignments, conferences, and memory of leadership), often featuring cross-promotions and guest expert insights. The show stands out for its passionate, detailed narration, use of primary and secondary sources, and a willingness to tackle under-covered theaters alongside celebrated battles. It's likely to appeal to history enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking thorough, narrative-driven analysis of the war on the Russian front.
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. The WW2 Podcast
2. History of the Second World War
3. WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
4. The History of WWII Podcast
5. Battleground
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 104 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. David Sumner
2. Giles Milton
3. Valeriy Kostyuk
4. Angus Wallace
5. Craig Luther
6. Anthony Tucker-Jones
7. Francis Dearnley
8. Volodymyr Zelensky
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.