
Welcome to World War II Live!
Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War.
These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patt... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Every iconic World War II photograph tells a story—but how do historians actually find the right images to bring history to life?
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel take viewers behind the scenes of writing mili... more
How do historians turn battlefield chaos into maps readers can actually understand?
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked parts of writing military history: creat... more
The Doolittle Raid was one of the most daring—and improbable—operations of World War II.
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel break down the famous April 1942 mission led by James H. Doolittle, in which American b... more
The struggle for Guadalcanal reached a critical turning point when a new commander stepped in.
In this episode of World War 2 Live, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel examine the moment William F. Halsey Jr. took command in the South Pacific—and ho... more
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I enjoy these episodes because I learn new things and entertained. Both the podcasts and YouTube channel are great and you should subscribe. You will not be disappointed.
The show is educational and entertaining but the Hymel guy is a beating. He chatters all the time and giggles a lot, tries to be a comedian but isn’t funny. He knows the topic but needs to calm down.
On this show, Kevin confused the
Amazing podcast! If you have any interest in history, this podcast is a treasure trove. The only downside is that you are going to spend a ton of money on books that these gentlemen reference.
These guys really know their stuff and can be very entertaining but really do need sort out their audio equipment / production techniques
They are great and you get much more detail than podcast that give a ten thousand foot overview with a sense of glee and love for history
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Two historians bring a lively, informal deep-dive into World War II, pairing encyclopedic knowledge with engaging banter. Episodes mix rigorous analysis of battles and campaigns with personal anecdotes, battlefield tours, and audience Q&As, plus recurring segments that test host knowledge and spotlight anecdotes from research. A distinctive strength is their willingness to tackle controversial leadership decisions and memory of the war while keeping the tone accessible and entertaining for history buffs, students, and professionals alike.
Noteworthy is the strong host chemistry and frequent guest interactions, plus a robust tour and sponsorship ecosystem that adds context to battlefield history. The format and depth make it appealing to se... more
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