The Second World War

Stephen Bedard

A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.

  1. 53 - Japan Invades Burma

    6 May

    53 - Japan Invades Burma

    The entry of Japan into the war in December 1941 set all sorts of other events in motion. One of these was the invasion of Burma as Japan eyes the valuable Burma Road. Support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason My recommended book is Defeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945. Purchase it at this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4dor9IO Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar

    9 min
  2. 52 - The Fall of Manilla

    9 Apr

    52 - The Fall of Manilla

    One of the first things to happen in 1942 of the Second World War was the fall of Manilla in the Philippines. Not even the great Douglas MacArthur could prevent that. The fall of Manilla was a devastating blow to the Allies and it was a sign of Japanese dominance in the Pacific... at least for now. Support me through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason.

    8 min
  3. 51 - The War-time Birth of the United Nations

    8 Mar

    51 - The War-time Birth of the United Nations

    1942 begins with one of the biggest turning points of the war, one that did not take place on a battlefield. On January 1, 1942, the United Nations was born. In this episode, we look at this alliance and what it meant, as well as how it connects with our modern United Nations. Please support me through http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar

    10 min
  4. 50 - The World at War: December 1941

    26 Jan

    50 - The World at War: December 1941

    This episode wraps up 1941 by summarizing where things were left by the end of December. The Second World War was much different that it had been 12 months before. We also look at which side had the advantage as we enter 1942. Support me at https://www.patreon.com/hopesreason Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Follow me at https://x.com/WW2_Podcast

    10 min
  5. 49 - The USS Arizona and Her Captain: The Final Moments

    01/12/2025

    49 - The USS Arizona and Her Captain: The Final Moments

    Much happened on December 7, 1941. One story is that of the USS Arizona and her captain, Franklin Van Valkenburgh. In this episode, we share their tragic story. Support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason Visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Look for my other podcast "History of Christianity" on your favourite podcast provider.

    8 min
  6. 48 - Japan’s Blitz Across Asia and the Pacific

    24/10/2025

    48 - Japan’s Blitz Across Asia and the Pacific

    When we think of Japan and December 1941, we think of Pearl Harbor. But Japan had much more up their sleeve than just one attack. That same day saw surprise attacks by Japanese forces on American, British, and Thai territories. In this episode, we look at those attacks. Support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason Visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Look for my other podcast "History of Christianity" on your favourite podcast provider.

    10 min
  7. 47 - The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

    07/08/2025

    47 - The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

    December 7, 1941. A day that will live in infamy. The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This would forever change the course of the Second World War. In this episode, we look at the broad strokes of what happened that day. Please visit me at ⁠https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar⁠ and consider supporting me at ⁠http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason⁠.

    10 min
  8. 46 - The Road to Pearl Harbor: Japan in 1941

    14/06/2025

    46 - The Road to Pearl Harbor: Japan in 1941

    We have been primarily following the German war machine during 1941. However, this year was to radically change the face of the Second World War before it ended. This would be the fateful day of December 7, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor. But before we get to that, we catch up with Japan and what it has experienced during 1941. This context is essential for us to understand the attack on Pearl Harbor. Please visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar and consider supporting me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason.

    9 min
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A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.

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  • Creator
    Stephen Bedard
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Bedard
  • Show Website
    The Second World War

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