The Second World War

Stephen Bedard

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

  1. 50 - The World at War: December 1941

    JAN 26

    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
  2. 49 - The USS Arizona and Her Captain: The Final Moments

    12/01/2025

    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
  3. 48 - Japan’s Blitz Across Asia and the Pacific

    10/24/2025

    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
  4. 47 - The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

    08/07/2025

    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
  5. 46 - The Road to Pearl Harbor: Japan in 1941

    06/14/2025

    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
  6. 45 - Before the Storm: America on the Eve of War

    05/06/2025

    45 - Before the Storm: America on the Eve of War

    In this episode of Echoes of the Past, we explore the United States between September 1939 and December 1941 — the tense years leading up to Pearl Harbor. While Americans focused on recovering from the Great Depression, debates raged between isolationists and interventionists over whether to enter the growing global conflict. We examine the nation's cultural mood, shifting political landscape, and evolving foreign relationships with Britain, the Soviet Union, Germany, and Japan. As economic pressures mounted and global tensions rose, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor brought a reluctant but determined America into World War II. Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason

    6 min
  7. 44 - From War Hero to Spy: The Story of Frederick Rutland

    03/26/2025

    44 - From War Hero to Spy: The Story of Frederick Rutland

    In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Ronald Drabkin, the author of Beverly Hills Spy. In this excellent book, the author takes us through the story of Frederick Rutland, a man who was a British hero from the Great War, a companion of Hollywood stars, and a spy that gave the Japanese valuable intelligence that helped them in their attack on Pearl Harbour. I encourage you to pick up Beverly Hills Spy through this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4hPM6eP Visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar Consider supporting me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason

    24 min
  8. 43 - Catching Up With the Germans on the Eve of Pearl Harbor

    03/13/2025

    43 - Catching Up With the Germans on the Eve of Pearl Harbor

    The Germans have been busy during 1941. Not only had they invaded the Soviet Union and continued the Battle of the Atlantic, they also had occupied several countries and were still trying to deal with Britain. This included a bombing campaign, as well as the war in North Africa. This episode brings us to the eve of Pearl Harbor as the Second World War prepares for another major change. This episode is brought to you by Fiverr. Visit https://www.stephenjbedard.com/Fiverr Please visit me at https://www.stephenjbedard.com/secondworldwar and follow me at https://x.com/WW2_Podcast. Consider supporting me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason

    19 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
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Bedard
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    The Second World War

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