
World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from exper... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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By December 1944, troops are fighting through the Ardennes Forest in the Battle of the Bulge, where Allied and Axis forces both employ deception tactics in efforts to change the course of the campaign — and the war.
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After D-Day on June 6, 1944, the global race is already underway to build the first atomic bomb. In this episode, we explore the efforts happening in complete secrecy to stop Nazis from doing it first.
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It can be easy to forget how much espionage occurred in the United States during World War II. It wasn’t like the war physically came across the ocean (Hawaii and Alaska excepted). So this was a real eye opener from the folks at the National World War II Museum. Highly recommended.
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A history-focused series that centers on wartime espionage, covert operations, and intelligence history from World War II. Episodes frequently feature historians and museum experts discussing OSS activities, code-breaking, deception campaigns like Fortitude, and pivotal campaigns such as Operation Torch and the Battle of Midway, with a strong emphasis on how intelligence shaped outcomes. Notable strengths include access to subject-matter experts, rich archival storytelling, and connections to a major museum, which lends authority and unique historical depth for listeners curious about the shadowy side of WWII. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous context, primary-source anecdotes, and thoughtful analysis of intellige... more
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