Best 70 World War II Podcasts

There's a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater's insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein's side career as a trashy romance novelist. more

A biweekly podcast covering the last great war. A podcast on itunes and a website dedicated to telling the story of World War II. more

Narrated and written by Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling historian Jon Meacham, Hope, Through History explores some of the most challenging times in American history, how our nation dealt with the impact of these moments, and how we came through a more unified country. more

A history podcast looking at all aspects of WWII, military history, social history, the battles, the campaigns, tanks, guns and other equipment, the politics, and those who ran the war. I look at it all. more

War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation's founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America's wars are essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. more

Achtung! Achtung!Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters Second World War.We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale.We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. more

The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. more

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war. more

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where the action in 'The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War' took place. If you prefer an audio-only version of 'The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War,' it can be heard here: more

The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words. more

History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath. more

Interviews with Scholars of Military History about their New Books

We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history. more

Listen to the noted Tour Guide, Lecturer, and Yad Vashem Researcher of Jewish History - Yehuda Geberer who brings the world of pre-war Eastern Europe alive. Join in to meet the great personages, institutions, and episodes of a riveting past. more

Helena Bonham Carter shines light on extraordinary stories from World War Two.

Veterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.

A history and politics podcast that addresses issues using historical material. We started out as an 11 episode look at the leadership of the World War 2 Generation. Hosted by Randal Wallace. more

News, reports, and sounds from the history of today.

Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting.

Professional Military Education Learn the lessons of doctrine, leadership, strategy, and tactics by breaking down the great battles of history and studying them through the principles of war. more

The Pacific War week by week 80 years after.

Dedicated to the World War II combat simulation game ...ADVANCED SQUAD LEADER

Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. The site is now a museum and heritage attraction, open daily. The Bletchley Park Podcast brings you fascinating stories from Veterans, staff and volunteers on the significance and continued relevance of this site today. more

Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King's College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and the world we want to live in. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast provider it really helps us reach more listeners. The School of Security Studies harnesses the depth and breadth of expertise across War Studies and Defence Studies to produce world-leading research and teaching on issues of global security that develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. Visit our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies Sign up to our mailing list: https://kcl.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cc0521a63c9b286223dea9d18&id=730233761d DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King's College London. more

Сьогодні ми часто проводимо паралелі з тим, що відбувалось під час другої світової та світом після неї. Олександр Аврамчук та Ілля Кабачинський у подкасті Без оголошення війни розповідають про події минулого, щоб краще зрозуміти майбутнє. more

Your hosts Elton McManus and Andy Poulastides are here to walk you through possibly the greatest TV show ever created. We're not experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that's why we're here.Note:- We'll probably get a few names wrong more

We break down the accuracy of historical movies, historical people and events, all while cracking jokes along the way. more

History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and best kept secrets. Your host, Mark Palmer, draws upon a history degree from the University of Notre Dame and literal decades of informal study. He explains not only what happened, but also why and how historical events occurred. At times, he examines how these events have shaped the present and continue to affect us today. more

On World War II Movie Night, host J. Byron delves into the countless movies made about the greatest conflict in human history. How much can we learn about World War II from how it's portrayed in film? Can movies render this infinite subject more manageable? Fun and stimulation mix in this engaging, thought-provoking podcast. more

Peace In Their Time is a history podcast dedicated to explaining the causes of World War II, and how it became the largest conflict that mankind has ever seen. It will be a deep dive into events both global and local that accumulated over the 1920s and 30s, and will cap off with the war years themselves (someday I hope). If you're a fan of historical context and enjoy play-by-plays of nations in crisis, this is the show for you. more

Welcome to a new podcast series where we revisit some of our most riveting and educational discussions on World War II. more

Pos?uchajcie historii, które poruszy?y ca?ym ?wiatem! II wojna ?wiatowa, zamach na papie?a, zbiorowe samobójstwo w Jonestown w Gujanie, tajemnice wojskowe i zagadki szpiegowskie zebrali?my dla Was w jednym cyklu. To nasza Misja Specjalna! more

This an exciting History podcast for lovers of history in a rush! Also featuring longer episodes with historians. more

Historian Mat McLachlan brings Australian history to life in this engaging, educational, and entertaining podcast. From the ancient age to the modern world, take a trip through time with Living History! more

This year's series has evolved into something even more special than the previous two. This year there are contributions from the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Space Force, British Army, Canadian Army, all the schools at Fort Leavenworth and Maxwell AFB, West Point, the USAF Academy, Army and Navy War Colleges, as well as Italian historians, an Irish historian, and tons of other veterans, historians, and educators, all telling our shared history together.It is possibly the largest Combined, Joint, Multinational military history series ever :) more

If you like history, especially US military history, then I think you will love Duty & Valor. Our mission at Duty & Valor is to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by our US military veterans by sharing their seldom-heard stories. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by our veterans. Whether you're a military veteran, active-duty service member, or just someone who wants to learn more about the sacrifices made by our military heroes, Duty & Valor Podcast is the perfect resource for you. more

Victory Kitchen is an exploration of food rationing in wartime America. Join author, historian, and vintage foodie Sarah Creviston Lee as she delves into World War II cookbooks, recipes and menu plan to discover how our grandmas got their food to fight for victory. more

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

The MacArthur Memorial Podcast covers a variety of topics related to the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). From the triumphs and controversies of MacArthur's career to the latest scholarship on the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, the World Wars, the Occupation of Japan, and the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast is constantly exploring fascinating history.The MacArthur Memorial is located in Norfolk, VA and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the legacy of General MacArthur and the millions of men and women who served with him. more

Covering the WWII aerial combat game, Blood Red Skies, and other miniatures wargames.

A Unique Podcast Focused on Interviews with World War II Veterans, Authors, Actors, Filmmakers and Those Who Are Telling and Sharing the Stories of World War II in Print, Television and in the Movies, both Past and in the Present. more

Programa de divulgación histórica en el que se pretende combinar el rigor histórico y la calidad de la información con la amenidad y la sencillez de comprensión para cualquier tipo de persona, independientemente de su nivel de conocimientos previos more

The Pacific War Channel covers the complete history of the Asia-Pacific War of 1937-1945 and all the major events that led up to it. Topics include The Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, Meiji Restoration, Sino-japanese war, Boxer Rebellion, Russo-Japanese War, WW1 in Asia, and the Second Sino-Japanese War.*We also have our 'SpeakEasy' Podcast where we still speak about History, but also silly stuff like anime, gaming, Godzilla, movies, comics all while drinking profusely. more

A military podcast by former soldiers from the British Army's long range Surveillance and Reconnaissance Patrols unit.Our first series covers the inception of the unit with its founder Major General Anthony Stone CB, the selection of the soldiers, the unique stay behind role during the Cold War, the multiple operational tours they deployed on over the last 40 years finishing on an interview with the current serving officer commanding the unit. Now we have set ourselves a wider remit and cover first hand accounts of past conflicts from World War 2 to the War on Terror and everything in between. more

Welcome to 'The What's The Scuttlebutt Podcast' Your Favorite WWII Based podcast.Join us as we delve deep into the historical events, untold stories, and remarkable individuals that shaped one of the most significant conflicts in human history.We'll bring you captivating interviews with veterans who bravely fought on the front lines, providing firsthand accounts of their experiences and insights into the realities of war. We also sit down with accomplished authors who have dedicated their careers to researching and chronicling the war. more

Doug and Drew Hess (father and son) team up to share with you pieces of Ernie Pyle's life from his humble beginning on an Indiana farm to becoming a Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist and war correspondent who is best known for his stories about ordinary American soldiers during World War II. more

Inspired by the people and events that have shaped Australian history and character, with his authentically Australian down to earth approach, Adam Blum explores and shares their stories. Learn how in the past and more recently, service, sacrifice, and grit have and continue to play a central role in Australia's True Blue History. more

Interested in military history?  Please join Join Bill Redman and Tony Faust two retired Marines as they review military history books and provide a unique look at how the book's contents relate to current trends in military operations.  Each episode provides a detailed book discussion along with some recommendations for related reading on the topic.' more

Focusing on specific events, people, and groups throughout the history of Australia at arms.

Cold War Radio is an effort to ensure this period in our history is not forgotten or rewritten. The show provides analysis of current events as well as reflections into the post WWII decades. Your Host Hutch Bailie Jr. mans the Northeast Command deep down in the Bunker, Dr Ward Miller is in on Monday and Wednesday, Friday it's Week In Review with Jack from Northern Virginia. Rocky has your back in the chatroom. Support the show if you can at http://www.patreon.com/cwr you can cancel at anytime. Don't believe the Left, it's not over. Mon - Wed - Fri 8:00 PM EST more

Profiles of military and law enforcement heroes.

A podcast all about the history of Second World War Prisoner-of-War escapes.

Origins: Current Events In Historical Perspective presents short audio discussions of the historical context of some of today's most important issues. Check out origins.osu.edu for the written versions of these podcasts and more! more

Podcast sobre wargames y juegos de simulación histórica de tablero, por Albert Alegre, Agustí Barrio, Asier Rojo y Franjo.Twitter: @GrognardPodcast more

Analyzing events in history to understand why they happened. The factors that led to various events at different times in history. The show picks certain eras like post-World War II and tries to connect events that happened across the globe around that time. more

Een podcast over de beruchte dictator Adolf Hitler. Met verhalen over zijn leven, zijn verblijfsplekken, zijn politiek, zijn misdaden en zijn oorlogen. Met elke aflevering, min of meer vers uit de pers, een mislukte Hitlervergelijking. more

Podcasts que auna documentales sobre el partido nazi y su lider Adolf Hitler y las consecuencias que llevaron al mundo a vivir uno de los momentos más crueles de su historia.Todo mi trabajo está realizado de manera altruista y no busco ninguna compensación, solo la satisfacción de saber que ayudo a otras personas. Un gran abrazo a tod@s. more

Authors interviewed about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, politics, and more. Both nonfiction and fiction. Created by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams. more

Vi är en krigshistorisk podd som behandlar blytunga ämnen på ett ganska lättsamt sätt. Vi tycker att krigshistoria är svinintressant och babblar gärna alldeles för länge om ämnet. Nytt avsnitt släpps varje måndag! Varannan måndag ett ordinarie avsnitt, varannan måndag ett Patreonexklusivt avsnitt. Stötta oss på Patreon!Support till showen http://supporter.acast.com/krigshistoriepodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Podcast om militärhistoria och krig. Fokus på dramatiska händelser och människoöden, framför allt under 1900-talets konflikter. Produceras av Niclas Sennerteg och Robert Lindberg. more

Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER's education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York. more

Join us as long-time ABC 7 reporter Paul Meincke sits down with our senior war heroes from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to explore their stories and memories of serving their nation. more

Sotaa ja historiaa podi on Suomen matalakynnyksisin historiapodcast. Kaverukset Vikke ja Ville keskustelevat historian unohdetuista tapahtumista kevyellä otteella. Podcastin tarkoituksena on tuoda historia laajasti kaiken kansan ulottuville ja rikkoa stereotypiaa historiasta sinä kouluaineena, jonka tunneilla lähinnä heiteltiin vierustoveria kuminpalasilla. Historiassa monesti totuus on tarua ihmeellisempää ja historian tunteminen auttaa jokaista ymmärtämään tätä maailmaa jossa elämme. Otahan siis mukava asento ja liity seuraan.Jos haluat tukea podcastin tekoa ja lähettää jaksotoiveen, se onnistuu: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sotaajahistoria more

Harvest of Mars seeks to uncover the essentials of war. Essentials have been swept under the rug or forgotten by people and societies eager to rewrite history in an intellectually pleasing way. This podcast seeks to open your eyes to aspects of military history that, as Paul Fussell accurately noted, never got into the books because of what he called the Disneyfication of war. Here you will get authentic insights from someone who has a genuine love for the material. more

Frenchie features stories of French-speaking Cajun World War II veterans, as told by the veterans themselves.

Jewish Questions is the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies' podcast on issues that matter now in Jewish life, politics, history, and culture - from a scholarly perspective. This season hosts Laurie Marhoefer and Noam Pianko look at anti-Semitism: what it is, its long history, and how we can push back against it today. more

WARSHIPS POD aims to put a spotlight on the world's navies and features warships past, present, and future. We'll cover current defense issues alongside interviews and commentary on the Royal Navy, US Navy, and all other navies across the globe, as well as look back at historical events. more

Gathering the Voices podcasts is a limited series of episodes, featuring interviews exploring the stories people have told to escape Nazi persecution and reach ScotlandWe will be adding more to our podcast channel throughout 2021. You will soon be able to listen via your favorite podcast app, in the meantime, please listen via our website. more

Odkrývanie je podcast Dokumenta?ného strediska holokaustu v spolupráci so SME.sk. Odkrýva temné, ale aj biele miesta našej minulosti a pozerá na ?u cez konkrétne ?udské príbehy. Podcast Odkrývanie je tiež reakciou na nárast extrémizmu a stále prítomné tendencie popiera? holokaust alebo ospravedl?ova? ?elných predstavite?ov ?udáckeho režimu, ktorých sme dodnes svedkami. Jeho cie?om je aj cez konkrétne príbehy ?udí podnieti? k zamysleniu a scitlivova? spolo?nos?. more