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The WW2 Podcast

Angus Wallace
World War II
D-Day
Second World War
Germany
Burma
Japan
Soviet Union
Battle Of the Bulge
Indian Army
Nazi Germany
Royal Navy
Luftwaffe
British Empire
Normandy
Malaya
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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In the winter of 1944, the Schnee Eifel became the scene of some of the fiercest fighting on the German-Belgian border.

American forces had already fought their way through this difficult, wooded terrain once. Then, in December, the Germans launche... more

Thousands of Polish soldiers, refugees and civilians came to Britain after the fall of Poland, expecting eventually to return home. But as the war ended, victory brought a very different reality: Poland was now under Soviet domination.

So how did P... more

When the United States entered the Second World War, American air power was still developing. Four years later, the United States was operating thousands of aircraft, supported by an enormous industrial and technological effort, and had produced the ... more

Today we're going to Warsaw, a city caught between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and a city whose people endured occupation, persecution, resistance and ultimately almost total destruction.

From the invasion of 1939, through the Warsaw Ghetto ... more

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Recent Guests

Juliette Bretan
Researcher, writer and broadcaster specialising in Britain and East-Central Europe
Episode: 324 - Poles in Exile
A. J. Baime
Author of Bird Men, The Rise of American Airpower and The Machine That Ended World War II
Author
Episode: 323 - Hap Arnold and the B-29
Prit Buttar
Historian and author of Warsaw, A City at War 1939-45
Author, Warsaw, A City at War 1939-45
Episode: 322 - Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45
Lottie Taylor
Historian and author of Warsaw, A City at War 1939-45
Author, Warsaw, A City at War 1939-45
Episode: 322 - Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45
Robert Forczyk
Author of Case Green, The Birth of the Wehrmacht
Author, Case Green
Episode: 321 - Case Green: The Invasion of Czechoslovakia
James Ellman
Author of Patton Reconsidered
Author
Episode: 320 - Patton Reconsidered
Stuart Lloyd
Author of A Bleeding Slaughterhouse
Author, A Bleeding Slaughterhouse
Episode: 319 - The Alexandra Hospital Massacre: The Fall of Singapore
Scott McGaugh
Author of Into the Firestorm, The Allied Heroes Who Flew World War II's Most Daring Missions
Author
Episode: 318 - Transport Pilots of WWII
Hamish de Bretton Gordon
Former Tank Commander and author of Tank Command, How the Tank Changed the Face of Battle
Author, former Tank Commander
Episode: 316 - The Tank

Host

Angus Wallace
Host of The WW2 Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Fanatics Facts & Stories

    Every Episode has something to treasure. From Authors and Events Angus has his Questions ready ( That your self would ask) and leads the podcast thru a logical sequence. Look forward to every episode. Many i have played several times only to hear it a little different. Listening to each show once doesn’t do it justice for the effort needed to get it to the podcast platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryansa65
    Australia2 months ago
  • Neocon propaganda

    Came for a story about tanks, received a healthy dose of delusional neocon Ukraine war warmongering instead. Unsubscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    T Spurrell
    Canada2 months ago
  • ❤️

    Very Good podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parrotfan5642
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Marvelous

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pazuzo
    3 months ago
  • ME 263

    Good podcast, but it would be nice if they went into more detail about the ME 262 or even made a episode about about it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Messerschmitt 262 262
    United States3 months ago

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#75
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Talking Points

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324 - Poles in Exile
Q: After the war, how many Poles choose to stay in Britain? Why do they not want to go home?
Many remained because Poland was under communist and Soviet influence, its borders had changed, and it no longer felt like the country they had left. The 1947 Polish Resettlement Act offered a route to settle in Britain, while resettlement camps initially provided housing and community institutions.
324 - Poles in Exile
Q: How did Polish communities in Britain maintain their identity during the war, and what did victory mean for people who could no longer return home?
Polish-language newspapers, cultural institutions, films and broadcasting helped sustain a shared identity and connections to Poland. After the war, Soviet control and changing borders made return impossible or undesirable for many, and resettlement in Britain became a lasting reality.
318 - Transport Pilots of WWII
Q: What sort of men became transport pilots and were they volunteers?
The guest notes that many were aspiring fighter or bomber pilots who ended up in transport roles due to training pipelines and need, with some being 'washouts' or simply drawn by a passion to fly, turning a seemingly mundane duty into essential combat service.
318 - Transport Pilots of WWII
Q: Why do you think transport pilots have been overlooked?
Scott explains that while paratroopers and fighter pilots get more glamorized attention, transport crews were the backbone of sustained operations, often operating under brutal conditions with little training, but delivering critical supplies and reinforcements that defined the war effort.
317 - Generalship on the Eastern Front
Q: If you had to pick one commander that deserves more recognition, who would it be?
The guest highlights Aramenko as a standout, under-recognized figure who was instrumental in the Soviet deep battle approach and the strategic thinking that underpinned major offensives, including the Stalingrad era, and credits him with pushing forward ideas that differed from more famous contemporaries.

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This show consistently explores World War II from multiple angles, with in-depth discussions about campaigns, leadership decisions, logistics, and personal stories behind the history. Episodes frequently feature historians, authors, and museum experts who bring archival material and storytelling to complex events, from frontline campaigns to home-front decisions. Noteworthy are the strong emphasis on tactical context, primary sources, and the human dimension of war, which helps listeners connect academically rigorous history to real-world narrative. The format tends to balance analytical depth with accessible conversation, making it a solid pick for history buffs, students, and professionals seeking well-researched perspectives on WWII.

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1. WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
2. WW2 Stories & Real War Stories
3. The History of WWII Podcast
4. History of the Second World War
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2. A. J. Baime
3. Prit Buttar
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7. Stuart Lloyd
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