Rephonic
Artwork for The War Office

The War Office

The Operations Room
Peleliu
Vietnam War
Russia
Operation Linebacker
Georgia
Hamburger Hill
Iran-Iraq War
Osama Bin Laden
Operation Apache Snow
El Alamein
Haiphong
Al-Qaeda
United States
Pakistan
World War II
South Ossetia
Abkhazia
101st Airborne Division
NVA 29th Regiment
Bismarck

From the team behind The Operations Room comes The War Office Podcast. Each episode deep dives into the most important military history events, battles, and people from the Second World War to the present day. Each episode features dramatic storytelling, expert guest historians, and atmospheric soundscapes. This is frontline detail like you’ve never heard before.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes17Founded4 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The War Office

Latest Episodes

In March 1944, the Japanese 15th Army invades British controlled India during Operation U-Go. Japanese commander General Renya Mutaguchi was initially against such an invasion but comes to see it as not only a way in which Japan could win the Second ... more

In May of 1941, the Bismarck, a brand-new German battleship, leaves port to begin Operation Rheinübung. Along with the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen, Bismarck is sent to prey on Allied shipping in the north Atlantic in hopes of crippling Britain in the S... more

In September 1980, border clashes between Iran and Iraq escalated into war. Tensions had been simmering between the two countries for decades. Disputes over control of the Shatt al-Arab river, and thus access to the Persian Gulf for Iraq, had long be... more

The Battle of Hamburger Hill is one of the most controversial battles in American military history. The hill itself is known as Dong Ap Bia, mountain of the crouching beast, to the Katuic people and as Hill 937 to the Americans during the fighting. I... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
WW2: Both Sides of The WireProf. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
The Afterburn Podcast
The Afterburn PodcastJohn "Rain" Waters
SpyCast
SpyCastSpyCast
The WW2 Podcast
The WW2 PodcastAngus Wallace

Recent Guests

Alex Pocklington
Creator of the Naval History YouTube channel, Drachinifel
Naval History YouTube / Drachinifel
Episode: The Sinking of the Battleship Bismarck
John Moffat
Swordfish torpedo bomber pilot who conducted attacks on Bismarck
Royal Navy (825 Naval Air Squadron)
Episode: The Sinking of the Battleship Bismarck
Annie Tracy Samuel
Associate Professor of History at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, author of The Unfinished History of the Iran-Iraq War, Faith, Firepower and Iran's Revolutionary Guards
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Episode: What Caused the Iran-Iraq War?
James H. Willbanks
Professor Emeritus of Military History at the United States Army Command and General Staff College; author and Vietnam War veteran
United States Army Command and General Staff College
Episode: The Battle of Hamburger Hill 1969
Dr Jonathan Carroll
Associate Professor of Military History and Modern War Studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; author of Beyond Black Hawk Down, Intervention, Nation-building and Insurgency in Somalia, 1992-1995.
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Episode: Black Hawk Down - The Battle of Mogadishu 1993
Stephen Jones
Professor, Founding Director, Program on Georgian Studies, Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Putin's 1st Invasion, The Russo-Georgian War 2008
Ronald Grigor Suny
Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science, University affiliations noted in episode
University of Michigan / University of Chicago
Episode: Putin's 1st Invasion, The Russo-Georgian War 2008
Rodric Braithwaite
Former British diplomat, author of Afgantsy
British Foreign Service / Author
Episode: The Assassination That Started The Soviet-Afghan War
Tor Bukkvoll
Political scientist and Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
Episode: The Assassination That Started The Soviet-Afghan War

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Awesome!!!

    The Operations Room has a podcast. I repeat - THE OPERATIONS ROOM HAS A PODCAST!!! One of the BEST YouTube channels out there and now I get to listen to the podcast. Impeccably researched, beautifully narrated and so incredibly entertaining. I can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jczarkow
    United States13 days ago
  • Another great program from The Operations Room team

    Well researched, presented, and produced. An excellent addition to their lineup on other platforms. Keep up the great work lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim Jong Eun
    United Statesa month ago
  • Really good

    I decided to try this new WW2 podcast Some new ones are good and some really good This is so far a really good one Tells the true story of the horror of war with good commentary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfie/wolf
    United States2 months ago
  • Always good

    Been following the YT channel for a year, and they always have quality content. Same quality in a new format!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebelredbird
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Very enlightening. Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steflestef
    France3 months ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#143
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#127
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#127
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#113
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#181
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#90
Taiwan/History

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The War Office

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

The show consistently centers on military history with a strong emphasis on World War II, blending battlefield narration, strategic analysis, and first-hand recollections from veterans and expert historians. Episodes frequently feature a mix of academic insight and personal storytelling to illuminate the human costs and tactical complexities of pivotal campaigns, from battlefield decisions to geopolitical reverberations. A standout through-line is the careful balance between high-level context and intimate, on-the-ground detail, often supported by expert commentary and archival perspectives that help listeners understand why certain campaigns are viewed as turning points while also revealing the daily realities faced by soldiers and command... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The War Office?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The War Office. 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 The War Office and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The War Office get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The War Office, 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 The War Office?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The War Office, 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 The War Office have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The War Office 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 The War Office?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The War Office:

1. WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
2. Cold War Conversations - "vivid & compelling" The NY Times
3. The Afterburn Podcast
4. SpyCast
5. The WW2 Podcast

How many episodes of The War Office are there?

The War Office launched 4 months ago and published 17 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 The War Office?

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 The War Office?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The War Office 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 The War Office?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The War Office. 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 The War Office?

Recent guests on The War Office include:

1. Alex Pocklington
2. John Moffat
3. Annie Tracy Samuel
4. James H. Willbanks
5. Dr Jonathan Carroll
6. Stephen Jones
7. Ronald Grigor Suny
8. Rodric Braithwaite

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.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days