WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

By Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse AlexanderHistory
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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire episodes

  • Episode 50: Why Hitler Invaded | Norway in WWII — Part 1

    In today’s episode, we’ll take on a topic that you, our supporters and listeners, requested us to discuss. And that is the story of Norway in WW2 - from invasion to occupation to liberation.

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      57 min
    • Episode 49: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 2)

      In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler.

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        1 hr 13 min
      • Episode 48: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 1)

        In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler.

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          Our 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/newsletterTwitter:

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          - Production: Linus Klaßen

          - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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          57 min
        • Episode 47: German Resistance

          In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the diverse and tragic story of Germans who resisted the Nazi regime.

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            Our 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/newsletterTwitter:

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            - Production: Linus Klaßen

            - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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            59 min
          • Episode 46: Listeners’ Q&As - From Hitler To The Merchant Navy

            In today’s episode, we answer more questions from our community and touch on topics from Hitler to the merchant navy.


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              Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq


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              - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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              54 min
            • Episode 45: Listeners’ Q&As - From SS Generals to Calculating Casualties

              In today’s episode, we’re going to answer questions posed to us by our supporters – so buckle up for a bit of everything from SS generals to calculating casualties.

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              • Thanks so much for your support!


                Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠


                E-Mail: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

                Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠

                Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠

                Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠


                If 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/newsletter⁠Twitter:

                ⁠@jesse_history⁠

                ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠Credits:

                - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

                - Production: Linus Klaßen

                - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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                50 min
              • Episode 44: Grandfathers - Part 3

                Today's episode, we're going to once again continue the story of our grandfather's experiences on both sides of the wire during the second World War.


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                  Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

                  Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq


                  If 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/newsletterTwitter:

                  @jesse_history

                  @BattleguideVTCredits:

                  - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

                  - Production: Linus Klaßen

                  - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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                  1 hr 8 min
                • Episode 43: Grandfathers - Part 2

                  In today’s episode we’re going to continue the story of our grandfathers’ experiences on both sides of the wire during the second world war.


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                  • Thanks so much for your support!


                    Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal


                    E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠

                    Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

                    Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

                    Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq


                    If 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/newsletterTwitter:

                    @jesse_history

                    @BattleguideVTCredits:

                    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

                    - Production: Linus Klaßen

                    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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                    48 min
                  • Episode 42: Grandfathers - Part 1

                    Today’s episode is a family matter – we’re going to tell the stories of two young men at war: one German, and one Canadian. Those two young men went on to become our very own grandfathers and this is their story.


                    Join our community!

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                    • Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
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                    • Thanks so much for your support!


                      Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal


                      E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠

                      Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

                      Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

                      Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq


                      If 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/newsletterTwitter:

                      @jesse_history

                      @BattleguideVTCredits:

                      - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

                      - Production: Linus Klaßen

                      - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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                      57 min
                    • Episode 41: War’s end - Part 2

                      In today’s episode, we round off the story of the messy end of the Second World War in Europe - from the second try at a final surrender in Berlin, to the battles that happened after the war was over, and the implications for the coming Cold War.

                      Join our community!

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                      • Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
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                      • Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
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                      • Thanks so much for your support!


                        Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal


                        E-Mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠

                        Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow

                        Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT

                        Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq


                        If 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/newsletterTwitter:

                        @jesse_history

                        @BattleguideVTCredits:

                        - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

                        - Production: Linus Klaßen

                        - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

                        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

                        1 hr 8 min

                      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.

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