World on Fire: A History of the Second World War

Nikolas Schweitzer
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World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.

  1. 08/01/2024

    The Return (Trailer)

    After and abrupt pause to the show due to travel and summer situations, we at the World on Fire Podcast are excited to announce the return of the show. Starting in August we will be returning to our bi-weekly schedule, and it will be better than ever. For all of you that have been waiting, this is it. We’re back.

    1 min

  2. 05/24/2024

    Special Short - Memorial Day

    In our newest short episode, we are covering the history behind the United States' remembrance holiday that is taking place this coming Monday, Memorial Day. We speak on the lives lost, the meaning of the Red Poppy, and how Memorial Day is celebrated in my own home with a little bit of information on my background. As always, Remember Memorial Day.

    12 min

  3. 05/10/2024

    Witold Pilecki - The Spy in Auschwitz

    After the fall of Poland, Witold Pilecki would embark on one of the most dangerous missions of all time by purposefully getting himself sent to Auschwitz Concentration Camp to confirm the rumors to the Polish government in exile that atrocities were in fact taking place. But his hardships would not just end in that camp, and life cut short but not due to war. In this episode we discuss the life of Witold Pilecki.

    24 min

  4. 04/26/2024

    The Last Man Standing: The Catalyst

    In our final episode in the Last Man Standing series, we are going to discuss the immediate impacts that the end of the battle brought not just to the United Kingdom or Nazi Germany, but the entire world. We are going to discuss the tenacity of the civilians, the differences in losses, the ever-permanent damage caused. We also discuss how the first major loss would be the catalyst for the end of Hitler's 1,000 Reich.

    25 min

  5. 04/13/2024

    The Last Man Standing: Eagles of Death

    By June of 1940, the Luftwaffe wasn't just known, they were feared. More importantly, their fighter pilots were some of the greatest the world had seen. But this time they would face the ultimate test, the Royal Air Force on their home turf. In this episode we will discuss the mistakes of Nazi High Command, and how that formulated with constant changes, and a mistreatment of fighter pilots, ultimately stopped the advancement in the West.

    34 min

  6. 03/29/2024

    Opening Day: Baseball and War

    As this week marks beginning of the 162-game season for Major League Baseball. As the oldest sporting league in the United States, it has survived and thrived in many moments throughout history. But it was in World War II where it shined it's brightest. Stepping away from our series on the Battle of Britian, this week we take a dive into the state of baseball after Pearl Harbor, the players who left to fight, and the impact it made on everyday life in the United States.

    29 min

  7. 03/15/2024

    The Last Man Standing: For the Love of London

    There is a lot to be said about the British in the Second World War. But one thing that isn't spoken of very often is the impact everyday British civilians made on the war during the Blitz. Men, women, and in many cases even children arose to the occasion in the name of saving the lives of their fellow countrymen. In this episode we will discuss the triumphs and tragedies these people faced, and how their tenacity back their countries ultimate weapon.

    40 min

  8. 03/01/2024

    The Last Man Standing: The Few

    As the Nazi war machine salivated over the demise of England, they would have one final obstacle to face before total occupation of Europe, The Royal Air Force. The largest Air Force every created would be tested to it's limits in a do or die situation over their homeland. In this episode we look directly at the stories of some of the men who placed themselves in the cockpit over and over again in order to prevent the inevitable. Might & Fury WWII Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warchronicle/mightandfury

    43 min
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World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.

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