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News of The War

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World War II
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Second World War
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Operation Uranus
Gangrene
Second Battle Of El Alamein

Read all about it! What ELSE happened during WW2? Digging into the headlines at home and on the frontlines, this is ALL the News of The War @AndyAitcheson & @rentaquill #NOTW

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This is the last in our six-episode of the Generalissimos - and this week, it's the turn of BLM. Bernard Law Montgomery. Was he a legend in his own lunchbreak? Or the greatest general of WW2? And how did the newspapers treat him - fairly or not?! In ... more

This week's episode of the Generalissimos series takes a closer look at the Desert Fox - Erwin Rommel. Was he wily? Could he have been out-foxed earlier? And how did the newspapers treat him - fairly or not?! In this next, six-part series of #Newsoft... more

This week's episode of the Generalissimos series takes a closer look at old blood and guts himself - George S Patton. Was he maligned? Was that slap reported accurately? Did this legend in his own lunchbreak make the headlines too often? In this next... more

Dipping into the news as it was reported about Zhukov - man of many talents, not least keeping his name out of the newspapers! Was he a strategist worth worrying about? What was his relationship with Montgomery? In this next, six-part series of #News... more

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Chester Wilmot
Broadcast journalist, BBC
BBC
Episode: News of The War - WW2 The Whole War in Half an Hour
John Concagh
Historian and author featured on the episode
Historian, History Festival speaker
Episode: News of The War - The Atlantic Charter, And More Besides
Jenny Grant
PhD candidate researching Polish history during WWII
Episode: News of The War - Pole to Pole
Chris Olivant
Military historian and enthusiast
Episode: News of The War - AUSTRALIA!!
John Tregoning
Professor of Vaccine Immunology and author of Live Forever, The Curious Scientist's Guide to Wellness, Disease and Aging.
Imperial College London
Episode: News of The War - MEDICAL ALERT!!
Professor John Tregoning
Expert on vaccination and immunology during World War II
Episode: News of The War - MEDICAL ALERT!! (Trailer)

Hosts

Andy Aitcheson
Host and co-presenter; appears across multiple series installments, including war-focused coverage and general show discussions
Merryn
Co-host and presenter; regular on-air and engages with guests, hosts, and audience

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Interesting Podcast

    The hosts read stories from various newspapers in the UK for a particular date during the Second World War. It gives an interesting perspective on the war to hear how the events were presented to the British public and to hear about life on the home front. The talk between the hosts is also entertaining. It’s well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC-2013
    United States5 months ago
  • Schlock

    Poorly sourced, poorly narrated propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Geoff8736
    United States5 months ago
  • Gloriously informative & quirky

    This is a superb way to look at the Second World War and how people experienced it from the bottom up. Andy and Merryn are first rate. If I had one minor criticism it would be their disciplined willingness to step around the rabbit holes they could so easily go down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MIB105
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and fun!

    This is a great podcast which tells the story of the war by picking a random date and looking at the newspapers. Some lighthearted as well as the serious aspects. Highly recommend this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Le Huray
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great pod from Andy and Merryn. If you loved the Lowlander podcast you will love this

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Paul
    a year ago

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Balanced mix of serious history and light banter is engaging for long-form listening.
Thoughtful analysis of wartime headlines with strong archival flavor.
Occasional critique about sourcing; shows care in presenting context.

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#218
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News of the War - George Cross Special
Q: Why are we doing the George Cross? Why not the Victoria Cross?
The George Cross represents civilian bravery, often overlooked during wartime, highlighting acts of heroism in non-combat situations.
News of The War - MEDICAL ALERT!!
Q: How did penicillin achieve such rapid production for WWII?
Penicillin production ramped up through cooperation between British and American industries, with significant innovations in fermentation processes that allowed for mass manufacture.
News of The War - MEDICAL ALERT!!
Q: What is gangrene?
Gangrene is a bacterial infection that, if left untreated, necrotizes the flesh from the wound and spreads progressively.
News of The War - MEDICAL ALERT!!
Q: What was your impression of the newspapers you were reading during World War II?
The newspapers were very busy, with a lot of information compressed into a single page, and themes of doomscrolling were present even then.
News of The War - Pole to Pole
Q: Is it too late to hope that common sense will yet prevail regarding Polish representation at the Victory Parade?
Yes, due to the complex political climate, Poland's presence at the parade was not recognized appropriately, reflecting tensions over political recognition after the war.

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What is News of The War about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused show that analyzes World War II headlines from newspapers and frontline updates, balancing grim wartime events with human-interest moments and occasional humor. Episodes often weave archival front-page summaries with map discussions, home-front life, and postwar context, spotlighting major turning points, political shifts, and cultural snippets. The format tends to mix chronological WW2 coverage with thoughtful commentary from two regular hosts and occasional guests, making it a steady source for listeners who want accessible, narrative-driven wartime context and broader societal implications.

A standout element is the regular integration of primary-source material (maps, clippings, reader letters) with conversational ban... more

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