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Europe At War: A WW2 Podcast

David Sumner
Halbe Pocket
9th Army
World War II
Soviet Forces
12th Army
Berlin
Soviet Union
Potsdam
Battle Of Berlin
German 9th Army
Nazi Germany
Fersch
Soviet Army
Eastern Front
Zhukov
Konev
Hitler
Brandenburg
General Wenck
Field Marshal Keitel

A weekly podcast exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of the Second World War, with a particular focus on the Eastern Front. Now: The Battle of Leipzig. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com or visit davidsumnerhistory.com/ You can also support me on Patreon via patreon.com/europeatwar

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Latest Episodes

With Leipzig surrounded on all sides by American forces, the US 2nd Infantry Division and the 69th Infantry Division launch their assault on the city.

In the face of such unrelenting American military strength, one of Leipzig’s leaders tries to surr... more

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April 1945: American forces, led by US V Corps, advance across central Germany, seeking to crush the Third Reich once and for all.

With Leipzig now clearly within the crosshairs of the Americans, the city's military and civil leadership panic over h... more

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An introduction to the Battle of Leipzig, including an overview of the importance of the city to the Third Reich’s war effort.

In this episode I also outline the military situation facing the Americans in Germany in 1945 - and how that directly impa... more

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With defeat now inevitable for the Germans and the Soviet capture of Berlin all but complete, General Weidling enters into final surrender negotiations with the Soviets.

In the meantime, the breakout groups continue in their attempt to fight their w... more

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Peter Graham
Expert on the Battle of Berlin and creator of the Berlin Battle Damage Facebook page
Berlin Battle Damage
Episode: BONUS Episode: A chat with Peter Graham from Berlin Battle Damage
Matthew Menneke
Military historian and founder of On The Front Tours.
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Episode: BONUS Episode: A Talk With Matthew Menneke From On The Front Tours
Scott Bury
Host of the Beyond Barbarossa podcast and journalist
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Episode: BONUS Episode: A Talk With Scott Bury From The Beyond Barbarossa Podcast

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David Sumner
Host of a podcast exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of World War II, with particular emphasis on the Eastern Front and nuanced perspectives on military history.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Battle for Berth

    Great podcast good information on the Eastern Front

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3388russ
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Everything about this podcast is excellent. Clearly narrated. Well researched. Detailed. Engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaston-G
    United States2 months ago
  • Superb

    This podcast is excellent. It is unique in that it blends individual stories within the larger stories of these epic battles. Everything is extremely well-researched and thorough. For anyone looking for an in-depth understanding of these battles, this podcast can’t be missed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aznagarb1
    Canada2 months ago
  • Fascinatng Podcast

    A brilliantley reasearched, presented and interesting podcast. Engaging and detailed descriptions of some of the lesser known, though no less fascinating, battles at the end of the Second World War in Germany.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waveyltc 17
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Excellent

    Very well researched, very well presented!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dickydipper
    United States4 months ago

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Many reviews praise the detailed narrative style and the balance of personal stories within the historical facts.
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Comments frequently reflect a fascination with the lesser-known battles that are often overlooked in other histories.

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BONUS Episode: A Talk With Matthew Menneke From On The Front Tours
Q: Why are there many civilians in the Halbe Pocket?
The Halbe Pocket contained many German refugees and civilians fleeing the Red Army, complicating the nature of surrender.
BONUS Episode: A Talk With Matthew Menneke From On The Front Tours
Q: How do you balance military strategy and personal stories in your tours?
I view warfare as a personal and human story, highlighting soldiers' experiences on both sides along with their motivations.
BONUS Episode: A chat with Peter Graham from Berlin Battle Damage
Q: How do you see the potential of sharing those stories about battle damage in Berlin?
Peter expresses the goal of linking personal stories to the visible battle damage, showing that each mark on the buildings has a significant story behind it.
BONUS Episode: A chat with Peter Graham from Berlin Battle Damage
Q: So tell us your story? Where did your interest in the Second World War begin?
Peter describes being raised in Belfast during the 1970s, inundated with WWII culture, and shares stories from his father's experiences during the Luftwaffe attacks.

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A weekly podcast that focuses on uncovering lesser-known battles and stories of the Second World War, highlighting particularly the Eastern Front and the intricate events surrounding the Battle of Berlin. The episodes explore critical moments of this historic conflict, detailing personal narratives, military strategies, and the chaotic realities faced by civilians and soldiers alike during these tumultuous times. Engagingly presented with thorough research, the content aims to enlighten listeners on significant, yet often overlooked, facets of World War II history, making it a captivating resource for history enthusiasts seeking in-depth discussions on military events and their human consequences.

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