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
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- 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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May 14, 2025 • 57min
Episode 42: Grandfathers - Part 1
Today’s episode is a family matter – we’re going to tell the stories of two young men at war: one German, and one Canadian. Those two young men went on to become our very own grandfathers and this is their story.
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 41: War’s end - Part 2
In today’s episode, we round off the story of the messy end of the Second World War in Europe - from the second try at a final surrender in Berlin, to the battles that happened after the war was over, and the implications for the coming Cold War.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 44min
Episode 40: War’s end - Part 1
In today’s episode, we’ll revisit the end of the Second World War in Europe. Ending the fighting in May 1945 was a messy business, with political manoeuvring, inter-Allied tensions, and even last-ditch battles after the war was officially over.
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Our WW1 Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq
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- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 • 49min
Episode 39: The Siege Of Leningrad - Part 3
In today’s episode, we round off the story of the siege of Leningrad, as we turn to the harrowing experience of the Soviet civilians who suffered through the blockade for nearly 900 days.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
Apr 16, 2025 • 45min
Episode 38: The Siege Of Leningrad - Part 2
In today’s episode, we continue the story of the Second World War’s longest siege - the siege of Leningrad.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
Apr 9, 2025 • 52min
Episode 37: The Siege Of Leningrad - Part 1
In today’s episode, we’ll begin our journey into the story of the longest siege of the Second World War - and perhaps the deadliest siege of all time – the siege of Leningrad.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 36: Prisoners of War: Germans in western Allied hands
In this episode, we’ll round off our in depth discussion of the experience of prisoners of war - and this time, we’ll turn to Germans in western Allied hands, who might be sent to the vast and remote forests of Canada or end up living for weeks in dirt holes in open fields.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
Mar 26, 2025 • 56min
Episode 35: Prisoners of War in Western Europe
In today’s episode, we will continue our exploration of the fate of prisoners of war. We’ll touch on the years of forced labour and drudgery, death marches in the final days, and war crimes: and this not the Eastern Front, but Western Europe.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
Mar 19, 2025 • 1h
Episode 34: World War 2 Films - Part 2
In today’s episode, we face the bright lights of Hollywood again as we continue our cinematographic journey through Second World War movies…the good the bad and the ulgyJoin our community!The steps are simple:
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Mar 12, 2025 • 58min
Episode 33: Prisoners of War in Asia
In today’s episode, we’ll pick up our theme of Prisoners of War - and this time we’ll focus on the Asia-Pacific theatre. As in Eastern Europe, similar harrowing themes defined the experience of men in enemy hands: a punishing climate, disregard for human life, forced labour, and even a ten-year-wait before seeing home.Join our community!The steps are simple:
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Thanks so much for your support!Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalE-Mail: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukWebsite: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTOur 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:@jesse_history@BattleguideVTCredits:- 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
