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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
Nazi Germany
Royal Navy
Luftwaffe
British Empire
Malaya
Normandy
India
British Army
German Army
Pearl Harbor
Japanese Propaganda

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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The British Army in the Second World War is often judged through the lens of manpower shortages and a sense of being overstretched. Critics point to a force spread across too many theatres and suggest that this inevitably limited its effectiveness.

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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

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Brian Walter
Author of The Thin Khaki Line, historian
Author of The Thin Khaki Line
Episode: 315 - The Thin Khaki Line
Greg Lewis
Author of Nazi Ghost Train
Episode: 314 - The Nazi Ghost Train
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

Host

Angus Wallace
Host of The WW2 Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Genuine and well put together

    A show that is a genuine and authentic work of love that is very well put together. Well presented with an infectious enthusiasm. And professional and joyfully presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    another license fee payer
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ww2!

    It was the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meatoo
    United States2 months 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 States2 months 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
    Canada3 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

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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#120
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#73
United Kingdom/History
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#141
Canada/History
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#93
Australia/History
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#194
France/History
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#86
Austria/History

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

315 - The Thin Khaki Line
Q: What was the impact of the North Africa and Greece campaigns on overall manpower and strategic planning?
Campaigns across North Africa and Greece stretched resources but were part of a broader strategy to contest Axis power and protect empire interests; the Greek campaign in particular is viewed as a costly diversion that highlighted how limited forces were spread across multiple theaters.
315 - The Thin Khaki Line
Q: Did the British have enough tanks and armor at the start of the war?
No, the British were short of tanks and lacked armored divisions at the outbreak, relying on light models and awaiting formations; however, this was offset over time by industrial ramp-up and strategic campaigns that leveraged manpower and logistics to offset initial hardware deficits.
315 - The Thin Khaki Line
Q: So given the rise of the Nazi threat by the end of the 1930s, how prepared was the British Army?
The British Army entered the conflict with evident shortages and a peacetime posture, but the discussion emphasizes that despite early fragilities, the force could adapt, expand, and integrate imperial manpower, ultimately contributing decisively to the Allied victory through strategic rearmament, mobilization, and operational innovations.
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.

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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. Greg Lewis
3. John Delaney
4. David McCormack
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