WW2: Both Sides of The Wire | A Battle Guide Production
Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives.
Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today.
Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host
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Credits:
- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
- Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen
Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today.
Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host
Support us and what we do:
To comment and ask questions, please join our community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters
Use our code: DEEPDARKWOODS and get one month free as a Captain, or join as a free member.
Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal
Merchandise and Shop: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/collections/all
Do you like our podcast?
Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!
Our WW1 Podcast: https://listen.not-so-quiet.com
General Enquiries: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk
Battle Guide Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter
BlueSky:
@jessealexander.bsky.social
Twitter:
@BattleguideVT
Credits:
- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
- Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen
Episodes
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Jul 23, 2025 • 59min
Episode 52: Occupied Norway: Resistance, Raids & the Final Surrender| Norway in WWII — Part 3
In today's episode, we'll round off the story of Norway in World War II by exploring what happened in the country after the German conquered it from raids to resistance to liberation.
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Credits:
- Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025 • 57min
Episode 51: Narvik 1940: Germany's Arctic Disaster? | Norway in WWII — Part 2
In today's episode, we continue the story of the invasion of Norway in 1940.
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Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2025 • 57min
Episode 50: Why Hitler Invaded | Norway in WWII — Part 1
In today’s episode, we’ll take on a topic that you, our supporters and listeners, requested us to discuss. And that is the story of Norway in WW2 - from invasion to occupation to liberation.
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Thanks so much for your support!
Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk
Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 13min
Episode 49: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 2)
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler.
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Thanks so much for your support!
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Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025 • 57min
Episode 48: Killing Hitler: The July Bomb Plot (Part 1)
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the plan everyone wishes had worked: the July 20 plot to kill Hitler.
Join our community!
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Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
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Thanks so much for your support!
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Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly Newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 • 59min
Episode 47: German Resistance
In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the diverse and tragic story of Germans who resisted the Nazi regime.
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Thanks so much for your support!
Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk
Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsqIf you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025 • 54min
Episode 46: Listeners’ Q&As - From Hitler To The Merchant Navy
In today’s episode, we answer more questions from our community and touch on topics from Hitler to the merchant navy.
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Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq
If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2025 • 50min
Episode 45: Listeners’ Q&As - From SS Generals to Calculating Casualties
In today’s episode, we’re going to answer questions posed to us by our supporters – so buckle up for a bit of everything from SS generals to calculating casualties.
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E-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk
Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 44: Grandfathers - Part 3
Today's episode, we're going to once again continue the story of our grandfather's experiences on both sides of the wire during the second World War.
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Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2025 • 48min
Episode 43: Grandfathers - Part 2
In today’s episode we’re going to continue the story of our grandfathers’ experiences on both sides of the wire during the second world war.
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E-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.uk
Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow
Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT
Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq
If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletterTwitter:
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- Production: Linus Klaßen
- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
