The WW2 Podcast 202 - Leningrad, 1941-42
Sep 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the Siege of Leningrad during World War II, including the challenges faced by the city, the German drive on Leningrad, the desperate survival measures during the siege, the road of life, and the consequences and challenges faced by both sides. It also explores the events during the winter of Stalingrad and the successful breakout to break the German hold on Lake Ladiger.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Geographical Challenges and Isolation in Petersburg
03:25 • 10min
German Drive on Leningrad
13:36 • 20min
Surviving Starvation and Desperation During the Siege of Leningrad
33:45 • 4min
Challenges and Strategies during the Siege of Leningrad
37:25 • 4min
Consequences and Challenges: German Strategy in the Battle of Leningrad
41:50 • 12min
The Turning Tide: Winter of Stalingrad and the Breakout from the German Toehold
54:05 • 5min