62 episodes

Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat its mistakes. Join historian Simon J. James for a biweekly documentary podcast and delve into famous and forgotten moments of the past. Explore the rise and the fall of Nazi Germany, resistance within the Third Reich, discover war criminals in West German politics, Prussia's Glory and the tyrannical characters of the German Empire, coming to you every other Monday.

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Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat its mistakes. Join historian Simon J. James for a biweekly documentary podcast and delve into famous and forgotten moments of the past. Explore the rise and the fall of Nazi Germany, resistance within the Third Reich, discover war criminals in West German politics, Prussia's Glory and the tyrannical characters of the German Empire, coming to you every other Monday.

    Hitler's Swiss Enclave - The Story of Wilhelm Gustloff

    Hitler's Swiss Enclave - The Story of Wilhelm Gustloff

    As the Third Reich rises in Germany, Switzerland suffers with its own problems with National Socialism, and its own identity. Overshadowed by its neighbours, fractured by its cantons, the nation has to face to the real threat that Hitler's national socialism brings, both outside and within. This conflict is further exasperated as Hitler's henchman, Wilhelm Gustloff, rule over a small enclave with an iron fist. 

    Discover, Hitler's Swiss Enclave and the story of the Wilhelm Gustloff only on Achtung! History. 

    Support Achtung History and gain early access to the next episodes on Patreon for as little as 1€.

    Achtung! History is presented by Simon J, James.  Follow Achtung! History on Twitter.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Resistance: The Edelweißpiraten

    Resistance: The Edelweißpiraten

    In this episode of Achtung! History Simon J. James returns to the tales of resistance to the National Socialist regime of Germany. 

    It is a common perception that the National Socialist regime of Germany (1933-1945) was a totalitarian one. But was it as totalitarian as popular culture has led us to believe. In this episode of Resistance, Simon J. James looks into the resistance that existed amongst the youth of the German nation and in doing so explores the history and ideology of the Hitler Youth. Follow as he looks into one specific group, without political conviction but united in their disgust of all things National Socialist, the Edelweißpiraten, and how they tested the limits of Hitler's totalitarian state. 

    In the production of this episode, Simon would like to express his thanks to the resources of both The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand, without which this episode would not have been possible. 

    Support Achtung History and gain early access to the next episodes on Patreon for as little as 1€.

    Achtung! History is presented by Simon J, James.  Follow Achtung! History on Twitter.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    The Man with a Thousand Faces Act II

    The Man with a Thousand Faces Act II

    He was one of the greatest conmen of the 20th century, but after the failed Kapp Putsch in Berlin 1920 he was persona non grata in most European nations. So how did Ignatius Trebitsch continue to strive to find steal his place in the world? 

    Discover the continuing act of this most audacious tale. 

    • 54 min
    The Week that Was - Episode 1 - 25th October 1926

    The Week that Was - Episode 1 - 25th October 1926

    Achtung! Achtung! Journey back to the events of a city long lost, Berlin in 1926. With music and real events from the Welthauptstadt Berlin. 

    This is a trial episode. 

    • 25 min
    The Man With A Thousand Faces Act I

    The Man With A Thousand Faces Act I

    Discover the incredible, true story, of possibly the 20th centuries greatest con man, a man who defrauded the Church of England, and wiggled his way not only into British Government but also into two different German governments, that of Kapp and later that of Hitler and his NSDAP, in this two parter uncover the fantastic tale of 'The Man With A Thousand Faces.' 

    Support Achtung History and gain early access to the next episodes on Patreon for as little as 1€.

    Achtung! History is presented by Simon J, James.  Follow Achtung! History on Twitter.

    • 1 hr
    The First Soldier of the Third Reich - Schlageter

    The First Soldier of the Third Reich - Schlageter

    His name became infamous, his story legend. But today the name Schlageter has faded into history, so who was Schlageter and why did Adolf Hitler proclaim him to be 'The First Soldier of the Third Reich?" Find out in the latest episode of the Achtung! History podcast. 

    Support Achtung History and gain early access to the next episodes on Patreon for as little as 1€.

    Achtung! History is presented by Simon J, James.  Follow Achtung! History on Twitter.

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

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Kbc64 ,

Very interesting podcast about key character in German history

I am really enjoying this podcast about Hans Globke. I thought I knew a fair bit about the National Socialist era but had not heard of Globke. It’s amazing the influence he had on key Nazi laws and his influence in the new country of West Germany. Incredibly well researched.

theresa-resi ,

loving it

perfect if you want to learn something about German history away from the ordinary school books!

CaddyNomNomNom ,

Perfect for history nerds!

Really interesting podcast on German history. Grand to listen to with a cup of tea (or a Pilsner)!

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