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Witness History: World War Two history

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World War II
Holocaust
D-Day
Pat O'leary Escape Line
Roland Lepers
Evacuation Of Children
Harold Cole
Charles De Gaulle
History Of Childhood During War
France
VE Day
World War Two
Second World War
French Resistance
Nazi-Occupied France
Paris
Mount Vesuvius
Raoul Wallenberg
Schindler's List
London

D Day, traitors and evacuees

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During World War Two, an unconventional special force was formed. Known as the Chindits, they fought behind enemy lines in Burma, now Myanmar during 1943 and 1944 in the war against Japan.

Their leader was the charismatic Orde Wingate, a British Arm... more

On 9 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, killing at least 74,000 people.

It led to the end of World War Two in Asia, with Japan surrendering to the Allies six days later.

The Nagasaki bomb, alongside the Hiro... more

Between September 1943 and June 1944 in World War Two, the Italian capital Rome was occupied by German soldiers.

Italy had surrendered and thousands of Allied prisoners of war had escaped from internment camps in the country.

An Irish priest, Mons... more

The end of the Second World War in Europe came on 8 May 1945, after more than five years of conflict.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that people could allow themselves "a brief period of rejoicing".

Crowds in their thousands ga... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Gerolstein
Former US Navy gunner's mate and witness to Exercise Tiger
Episode: Exercise Tiger: Disastrous D-Day rehearsal
Peng Zhuying
94-year-old Chinese survivor of the comfort women system
Episode: The 'comfort women' of World War Two
Angelina Formisano
A nine-year-old girl living in San Sebastiano during the 1944 eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Episode: The last eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Pan Chia-sheng
A survivor of the Nanjing Massacre who regarded Wang Jingwei as a savior during the occupation.
Episode: Wang Jingwei: China’s traitor or protector?

Hosts

Rachel Naylor
Host of the Witness History podcast, involved in engaging storytelling around historical events through personal testimonies.
Jill Kearsley
Host of the Witness History podcast, known for narrating compelling wartime stories derived from personal accounts.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 604 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I am just starting it now and I am loving it I love how you get to see through the survivor’s eyes in all the end thank you for making this podcast BBC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonymous 22354
    Canada2 years ago
  • love this series!

    Alot of detailed personal stories and a wealth of information within them. I’m so grateful for this series. I binge listen, and have probably heard them all quite a few times. My only regret is that I’m not a millionaire so I could donate funds to do hundreds more and retain tge wealth of knowledge that comes from tge human condition.

    Thank you to all involved. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MediaMagicProductions
    United States2 years ago
  • Did you know

    The dam busters some of them where Canadian

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eli-age8
    United States2 years ago
  • Short and bitter sweet of a generation at war.

    Podcast Addict
    Corpraly
    2 years ago
  • No way to beat it

    Only thing that would come close I’d ww1 podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    popcatisawesome3818
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Many find the format appealing, with short, focused episodes that make learning accessible and enjoyable.
The podcast is praised for its educational content, offering insights into lesser-known historical events and perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and the personal narratives that bring history to life.

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'I wrote Schindler's List'
Q: Why do you think that your book is still so popular?
Keneally believes it is due to its focus on individual stories, providing a human scale to the events of the Holocaust.
The 'comfort women' of World War Two
Q: Why do you feel it's important that people around the world hear your story?
Peng emphasizes the need to remember history and acknowledges her anger towards the soldiers who harmed her and others.
The 'comfort women' of World War Two
Q: What do you remember about that?
Peng Zhuying recalls her feelings of fear and pain when captured by Japanese soldiers and how she endured the abuse while being held captive.

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The content primarily centers on World War II, emphasizing personal accounts from survivors and relevant figures who experienced the war firsthand. Each episode offers a unique perspective, ranging from the tales of unconventional military units like the Chindits to the harrowing experiences of POWs in places like Nagasaki. While featuring historical narratives, the series stands out by presenting individual stories that contribute to a broader understanding of the war's impact on society. Listeners can expect to gain insights not just into historical events but also into the human experiences surrounding them, making the content both engaging and thought-provoking.

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2. Peng Zhuying
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4. Pan Chia-sheng

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