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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
By Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory
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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire episodes
- Episode 109: The Spanish Civil War: How It Began
In today’s episode, Matthias takes us to Spain in the 1930s to set the stage for one of the most complex conflicts of the interwar years: the Spanish Civil War. From the collapse of the monarchy and the deep political divisions of the Second Republic to Franco, the International Brigades, and intervention by Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union, we explore how Spain became a testing ground for the wider war to come.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56 min - Episode 108: Erwin Rommel's Politics & Legacy
In today’s episode, we’ll wrap up our journey through the life and times of Erwin Rommel by tackling thew most controversial aspects: his politics, his connection to atrocities, and his role in the Hitler assassination attempt of July 1944.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 3 min - Episode 107: Erwin Rommel: North Africa & the Desert Fox legend
In today’s episode we continue our exploration of the life and times of Erwin Rommel, as he is sent to North Africa and his reputation grows.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53 min - Episode 106: Erwin Rommel: From Württemberg Cadet to France 1940
In today’s episode, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most famous, mythologized and lionized figures of the war – the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48 min - Episode 105: North Africa 1941-42: Operation Crusader & Brevity
In today’s episode, we return to the Egyptian and Libyan desert, as both the British Commonwealth and the Axis gear up for several dramatic campaigns in the second half of 1941.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 1 min - Episode 104: North Africa 1940-41: A War of Tanks, Sand and Supply
In today’s episode, we’ll visit the warm and sandy expanses of the Libyan desert, for the back-and-forth campaigns of 1941 and the controversial performance of the so-called Desert Fox.
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 min - Episode 103: Was Stalingrad the Real Turning Point?
In today’s episode, we’ll return to mythbusting, to take on one of the sacred cows of popular military history discussions: was Stalingrad the turning point in WW2?
Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 min - Episode 102: Walking Through Berlin’s History
In today's episode, we'll go for a stroll through Berlin and Brandenburg and take you with us on the ground to some of the most interesting spots in a city layered in history.
Our Berlin Tour: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsotw-2026Join our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57 min - Episode 101: The Last Stand on Okinawa
In today’s episode, we follow the fighting on southern Okinawa to its bitter conclusion, as US forces face their toughest challenge against a series of imposing ridges, and an enemy determined to fight to the last.
Checkout our First Book INFERNO: https://battleguide.co.uk/infernoJoin our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hr 7 min - Episode 100: Hitler’s Orders, His Generals and Neutral Portugal
In this week’s episode, we celebrate our 100th show by answering listener questions on the German Army’s lack of winter equipment in 1941, Hitler’s “no retreat” orders, Portugal’s role as a neutral power, and the relationship between Hitler and his generals.
Checkout our First Book INFERNO: https://battleguide.co.uk/infernoJoin our community!The steps are simple:- Visit: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)- Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS- Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!- Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: [email protected]Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterBlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.socialTwitter: @BattleguideVTCredits:- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander- Production: Linus Klaßen- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus KlaßenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives.
Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today.
Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host
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Credits:
- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
- Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen
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