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The WW2 Podcast

Angus Wallace
World War II
D-Day
Second World War
Germany
Burma
Soviet Union
Japan
Battle Of the Bulge
Indian Army
Royal Navy
Nazi Germany
Luftwaffe
British Empire
Malaya
India
Normandy
German Army
Pearl Harbor
Japanese Propaganda
Poland

A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.

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Latest Episodes

In early September 1944, as Allied forces raced across France and Belgium, the German occupation of Brussels was beginning to collapse.

On 2 September, around 1,500 prisoners, including members of the Belgian Resistance, Allied airmen, SOE agents, ... more

1942 was a year of extraordinary contrasts for Nazi Germany.

As the year began, Hitler's armies appeared unstoppable. German forces dominated much of Europe, Rommel was advancing across North Africa, and a new offensive in the Soviet Union promised... more

In June 1944, as the Allied armies fought to break out from the Normandy beachhead, attention turned to a series of heavily defended German positions west of Caen. Among them was Rauray Spur, a vital piece of high ground that overlooked much of the s... more

In this episode, we turn our attention to the final months of the war in Europe and one of the Allied armies' most famous and controversial commanders, General George S. Patton.

At the start of 1945, Patton's Third Army was fighting on Germany's we... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Hargreaves
Author of 1942, Hitler's Gamble for Victory
Author, Researcher
Episode: 313 - 1942: Hitler's Gamble for Victory
John Delaney
Co-host of WW2 Road Trips on YouTube and content lead and senior curator at the Imperial War Museum
Imperial War Museum / WW2 Road Trips
Episode: 312- Normandy 1944: Operation Martlet
David McCormack
Author of The Great Escapism, The Theatrical Entertainers of Stalag Luft III
Author and historian
Episode: 310 - Great Escapism at Stalag Luft III
Paul Smiddy
Author of Moonlight Crusaders
Author, Moonlight Crusaders
Episode: 309 - SOE Special Duties Flights
Edward Abel Smith
Author of A Hateful Decision and researcher of Mers El-Kébir
Author, A Hateful Decision
Episode: 308 - Mers El-Kébir: The British Attack on the French Navy
Katrina Wood
Daughter of Percy Herbert, biographer
Family of Percy Herbert
Episode: 307 - Percy Herbert: From POW to Hollywood
Heidi Langbein Allen
Author of Save the Last Bullet, a memoir of a boy soldier in Hitler's Army
Author
Episode: 305 - A Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army
Jonathan Jordan
Author of Ike and Winston
Author
Episode: 304 - Eisenhower and Churchill
William Hogan
Author and son of Sam Hogan, commander of Task Force Hogan
Author of Task Force Hogan
Episode: 302 - Task Force Hogan

Host

Angus Wallace
Host of The WW2 Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Ww2!

    It was the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meatoo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Pod

    I like this pod a lot. The format is simple; usually there’s a new book and the author is, basically, pushing it. But they are mostly interesting and sometimes I get the book and read it. Or look for it at the library. I really liked the episode about Budapest last year. That one turned out to be a really good read. There will be always be more books about the war being written so Angus will always have guests for his show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobMajor
    United Statesa month ago
  • I really really really really really really really really like the show

    I really like world war 2 history this what got

    me in to watching ww2 reenactments and I’m planning to do it myself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    67 is not funny at all
    Canada2 months ago
  • Leyte Gulf Episode

    I felt that the Battle of Leyte Gulf episode was rather weak. despite the guest podcast, having recently written a book on Leyte Gulf, the story of this epic We2 naval engagement was told is a somewhat disjointed fashion and did not capture important aspects of the battle.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kingman358
    United States3 months ago
  • Very thorough and insightful

    Great series I’ve been enjoying for years.Angus is very knowledgeable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kh600rr
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Angus conducts insightful interviews but pacing can be dense for casual listeners
Scholarly, in-depth WWII analysis with strong guest expertise
Great guest diversity and rigorous research quality across episodes

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#91
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#60
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#79
Canada/History
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#65
Australia/History
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#40
Brazil/History
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#51
New Zealand/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

312- Normandy 1944: Operation Martlet
Q: How did weather and the Channel Storm affect operations?
The storm knocked back German and Allied landings, slowed buildup, and forced changes in timetable, ultimately constraining air support and complicating coordination across the Caen area.
312- Normandy 1944: Operation Martlet
Q: What was the strategic purpose of Martlet in relation to Epsom and the Caen front?
Martlet served as a western flank to protect the main Epsom thrust and to seize the high ground at Rauray, aiming to prevent German observation and fire from dominating the broader assault, even though its first-day objective proved elusive.
311 - Patton, 1945
Q: How does the Patton myth contrast with his real behavior in late 1944-45?
The myth paints him as a reckless rogue; in reality, he is a skilled subordinate and leader who operates within a framework, though he makes controversial decisions and has moments of intense personal strain.
311 - Patton, 1945
Q: Why does Patton push to cross the Rhine before Montgomery, and how does that shape the campaign?
Patton believes crossing the Rhine first would accelerate the end of the war and save lives, even at greater personal risk, which fuels his aggressive push and creates friction with Montgomery.
311 - Patton, 1945
Q: Where is Patton psychologically, professionally at the start of 1945? Is he at the peak of his powers after Bastogne?
He's still highly capable and energetic but facing the strain of sustaining momentum after Bastogne, with cracks beginning to show as the war presses into 1945.

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What is The WW2 Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep, scholarship-forward history show that centers on World War II across many theaters, focusing on battles, strategic decision-making, leadership dynamics, and personal narratives from the era. Episodes frequently feature historians and authors who bring archival detail, vivid anecdotes, and nuanced geopolitical context to events like Berlin's final days, the Eastern Front, and Allied campaigns. Noteworthy are the strong bookish guests, serious analytical tone, and the willingness to explore less-publicized angles within well-known conflicts. The format tends to combine biography, military strategy, and material culture (e.g., camouflage tactics, pilot training simulators) to illuminate how WWII shaped modern history. Potential listene... more

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2. John Delaney
3. David McCormack
4. Paul Smiddy
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8. Jonathan Jordan

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