The Second World War

Stephen Bedard
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The Second World War

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

  1. 6 HR. AGO

    41 - Operation Barbarossa: Part Three

    It is October and November of 1941. The weather is getting colder and only so much can be done before General Winter makes his appearance. Can the Germans make it to Moscow? In this episode, we look at Operation Typhoon and Germany's attempt to gain a major victory while they still have time. My recommended book is The First Soldier: Hitler as Military Leader by Stephen Fritz. You can purchase it at this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4hTcHbW Visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Follow me at https://x.com/WW2_Podcast

    11 min

  2. SEP 24

    40 - From Biplanes to Fast Jets

    In this episode, I speak with Mark Aedy, son of Ken Aedy. Ken served in the Royal Air Force (RAF), beginning his career during the Second World War and wrote his story, which became From Biplanes to Fast Jets. Unlike many of his peers, Ken did not release after the war but continued to fly, including some of the first Jets in the RAF. Get From Biplanes to Fast Jets here: https://amzn.to/3XVdBNd (Amazon affiliate link) Visit me at http://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Support me at http://www.patreon/hopesreason   Follow me at https://x.com/WW2_Podcast and http://www.facebook.com/secondworldwarpodcast

    15 min

  3. AUG 5

    39 - Operation Barbarossa: Part Two

    In this episode, we look at the summer of 1941, specifically the battles for Smolensk, Leningrad, and Kiev. The Germans move forward and the Soviets attempt to push back. Visit me at my website. Discover the resources at Fiverr. Get Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's Invasion of Russia 1941 (Amazon affiliate link) Support me through Patreon.

    20 min

  4. JUN 25

    38 - Bombing Hitler's Hometown: A Conversation With Mike Croissant

    In this episode, I speak to Mike Croissant who is the author of Bombing Hitler's Hometown. This book is the story of the last major bombing run of the war in Europe. It also happened to be the town where Adolf Hitler grew up. This book gives an amazing description of the experience of dozens of men on this bombing mission. You can purchase this book through this Amazon affiliate link. You can find out more about Mike at his website. You visit me at my website. Please support me at Patreon.

    30 min

  5. MAY 18

    37 - Hearts of Steel: A Conversation With Jim Carter

    One of the most influential organizations in the wars of the 20th Century was the Royal Navy. Jim Carter, in his book Hearts of Steel, gives us a snapshot of some of the pivotal years by looking at the activity of a handful of ships. You can find our more about Jim Carter at his website. You can purchase Hearts of Steel through this Amazon affiliate link. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.

    28 min

  6. MAR 13

    36 - Cracking the Nazi Code: A Conversation With Jason Bell

    In this episode, I speak with Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code. This book tells the true story of Winthrop Bell, a Canadian philosopher who worked for MI6 between WWI and WWII as a spy, providing important intelligence. You can purchase this book through this Amazon affiliate link. You can find out more about Jason Cole at his faculty page, at his personal page, and at the book page. Support this podcast through Patreon. Visit me at my website.

    51 min

  7. FEB 8

    35 - Operation Barbarossa: Part One

    One of the major turning points of the war was Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. This had long been Hitler's plan and now it was time to put those plans into action. The first few weeks included tremendous German success. But could they maintain that momentum? Visit me at my website. Support me on Patreon. Recommended book: Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's Invasion of Russia 1941 (Amazon affiliate link)

    17 min

  8. 09/02/2023

    34 - Operation Exporter: Britain vs France

    When we think of areas of operations during the Second World War, we often do not think of the Middle East. But in the summer of 1941, there was indeed some significant combat in Syria and Lebanon. Unfortunately, it was between Britain and her Dominions and Vichy France. Visit my website here. Support me through Patreon.

    12 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Bedard
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    The Second World War

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