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The WW2 Podcast

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

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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When people think about the secret war in occupied Europe, they often picture agents, resistance fighters, and acts of sabotage carried out behind enemy lines. But those networks depended on a hidden air bridge that carried agents and supplies into o... more

In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone. France had fallen, invasion seemed possible, and Winston Churchill faced a grave question: what should be done about the powerful French fleet?

Fearing it might fall under German control, Britain launched... more

Before he became a familiar face on screen, appearing in over 70 films like 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', 'The Cockleshell Heroes', 'The Guns of Navarone' and 'The Wild Geese', Percy Herbert survived one of the most brutal chapters of the Second Wo... more

The final battle for Berlin in 1945 was not just the end of the war in Europe, it was the violent collapse of Nazi Germany, and the moment the shape of post-war Europe was decided.

As the Red Army advanced from the River Oder, they faced one last m... more

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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
Robby Houben
From the Belgian Royal Military Museum, expert on Link Trainer
Belgian Royal Military Museum
Episode: 303 - The Link Trainer
William Hogan
Author and son of Sam Hogan, commander of Task Force Hogan
Author of Task Force Hogan
Episode: 302 - Task Force Hogan
Scott Bury
Author and host of Beyond Barbarossa
Author, Podcaster (Beyond Barbarossa)
Episode: 301 - A Canadian in Stalin's Army
Craig Moore
Author of Exploding Rats and Other Devious Devices of SOE, The Camouflage Section 1941-1945
Author
Episode: 300 - Exploding Rats and the Devices of SOE
Ian Buruma
Author of Stay Alive, Berlin 1939–1945
Author/Scholar
Episode: 299 - Berlin, 1939-45

Host

Angus Wallace
Host of The WW2 Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month ago
  • Very thorough and insightful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kh600rr
    United States2 months ago
  • Got to tell you this:

    My father was a captain at 21 in the 80th infantry. After the third time wounded in combat, then repaired, he was transferred to Paris to become the head MP! Age 21? Wow! I’m sure I have brothers and sisters all over the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Clam
    United States2 months ago
  • A great way to listen and learn

    One of the most interesting historical podcasts there is. As a Brit living in Germany, it’s helped me better understand my ‘home’ and the culture. I’ve learned so much as WW2 pod has vividly brought to life many parts of the area where I live. Thoroughly recommend. Angus makes my commute fly by on the

    autobahn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Z-S
    Germany3 months ago
  • Ehh

    Content is good, but it’s SO dry, and the host ramble on and don’t give enough actual info

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Addcghhikffk
    United States3 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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#95
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#61
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#33
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#93
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

308 - Mers El-Kébir: The British Attack on the French Navy
Q: What were the broader implications for Allied relations, especially with the United States?
The attack reinforced British determination in the eyes of the Americans, contributing to a shift in American policy and faster material support, while also fueling German propaganda about British brutality and complicating Allied diplomacy in the early war years.
308 - Mers El-Kébir: The British Attack on the French Navy
Q: How did the negotiations unfold between the British and the French at Mers El-Kébir?
Negotiations were intense and protracted, with British representatives offering options and French commander Gensoul seeking to delay and to retain some autonomy, while the British pressed for immediate neutralization or surrender to prevent German access, culminating in a forced attack as darkness approached.
308 - Mers El-Kébir: The British Attack on the French Navy
Q: What were the primary strategic motivations behind taking the fleet at Mers El-Kébir?
The host explains that Britain feared the French fleet would fall under German control and sought to deny Germany control of crucial naval power, even at the cost of French casualties, prioritizing long-term Allied naval reach and shipping security over immediate French interests.
305 - A Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army
Q: What was his childhood like growing up in Witten in the 1930s, before the war? Indeed, where is Witten?
Willi grew up in Witten, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia near Dortmund, where propaganda and Nazi indoctrination began early; schoolbooks and community life increasingly centered on loyalty to the Fuhrer and “blood and soil.”
304 - Eisenhower and Churchill
Q: How comfortable was Churchill with Ike as the commander for Overlord, and would he have preferred Alan Brooke?
Churchill accepted an American-led Overlord due to geopolitical realities and the practical need to coordinate with the United States, although he privately lamented not choosing Alan Brooke; the guest explains Churchill's broader political calculus and his willingness to adapt.

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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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1. Edward Abel Smith
2. Katrina Wood
3. Heidi Langbein Allen
4. Jonathan Jordan
5. Robby Houben
6. William Hogan
7. Scott Bury
8. Craig Moore

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