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 AlexanderMore about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#hostSupport us and what we do:To comment and ask questions, please join our community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supportersUse our code: DEEPDARKWOODS and get one month free as a Captain, or join as a free member.
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Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypalMerchandise and Shop: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/collections/allDo you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Our WW1 Podcast: https://listen.not-so-quiet.comGeneral Enquiries: both-sides@battleguide.co.ukBattle Guide Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsowBattle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVTIf 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen
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Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 26min
Episode 10: Stalingrad - the battle and the myths
In this episode, we’re diving into the Battle of Stalingrad – often seen as THE turning point of World War Two and the culmination point of Nazi Germany’s total war in the East. It’s perhaps the bitterest and bloodiest example of urban warfare, and like most big battles, it has given rise to myths that deserve a critical look.Do you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.comBecome a Supporter: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters/pricingSupport 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode 9: How the Allies Won – More Than Numbers
In this episode we’ll get to grips with what might seem like a simple question – why and how did the Allies win the Second World War. The usual answer is that it was superior numbers. These matter, but we think that the answers go far beyond the statistic, in order to get to grips with all of this, we have to lift some of the fog of war.Do you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Support the Show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WW2BothSidesofTheWireSupport 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@BattleguideVT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2024 • 1h
Episode 8: Blitzkrieg - unstoppable German strategy or myth?
Explore the fascinating reality behind Blitzkrieg as its successes are scrutinized, questioning whether they stemmed from genuine innovation or Nazi propaganda. Discover the contributions from interwar military theorists and the evolution of strategies influencing Germany's rapid victories. Engage with the allure of annihilating victory in German military thought, and uncover the flexible decision-making that often dictated success. Finally, delve into misconceptions and the historical context that shaped this controversial doctrine.
Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 7: Kursk - the Battle and the Myths
Explore the monumental Battle of Kursk, often hailed as a turning point in World War II. Delve into the initial struggles faced by the Soviets and the myths surrounding the battle, especially the Battle of Prokhorovka. Discover the strategic dilemmas of the German high command and their unorthodox tactics. Unpack the reasons behind the German halt and the impact of Soviet counter-offensives. This podcast unravels the complex realities while debunking popular misconceptions about one of history's largest tank battles.
Sep 4, 2024 • 58min
Episode 6: US Entry - The role of China, France, and the Myth of Pearl Harbor
Explore the multifaceted reasons behind the U.S. entry into World War II, beyond the myth of Pearl Harbor. Discover how isolationist sentiments and significant events like France's fall shifted American attitudes. Uncover pivotal agreements like Lend-Lease that marked a shift in support for Allies. Delve into the evolving U.S.-Japan tensions and Japan's expansionist ambitions in Asia. This insightful discussion reveals the complex interplay of geopolitics and public perception during this tumultuous period.
Aug 28, 2024 • 57min
Episode 5: The Waffen SS - Elite or Not?
In this episode, we’re going to take a stab at a controversial question muddied by myths and propaganda - that is, was the Waffen SS elite?Do you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.comBecome a Supporter: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters/pricingSupport 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2024 • 56min
Episode 4: The Greatest Victory of All Time?
In this episode, we will tackle the German victory in the West and in particular over France in 1940. Even though it’s been partly overshadowed by later events in the war, at the time it was rightly seen as one of the greatest military victories of all time. It was a short but decisive campaign and it is still the source of all sorts of misunderstandings and controversy.Do you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.comBecome a Supporter: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters/pricingSupport 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 3: Origins: More Than Just Hitler
In this episode we’ll go back to the roots: we’ll get into how and why the 2 World War began - which is a story about Adolf Hitler but not only about Hitler - there were a lot of messy things going on in the 1920s and 1930s that plunged the world into total war.Do you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.comBecome a Supporter: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters/pricingSupport 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Episode 2: Berlin 1945
In this episode, we will explore one of the biggest battles of the second world war, the Battle of Berlin – the dramatic culmination of four years of war on the eastern front which ended the Third Reich and set the stage for the Cold War in Europe.Books:A Woman in Berlin, by Marta HillersDo you like our podcast?Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot!Join Our Community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.comBecome a Supporter: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters/pricingSupport 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 & Editing: Linus Klaßen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 1: Myths of the Second World War
Explore the intricate web of myths surrounding World War II. Delve into the nuanced consequences of the Versailles Treaty and its role in the conflict's onset. Uncover the complexities of the German military's evolution and the realities behind key historical figures, including Churchill. Challenge the notion that the Allies triumphed solely through numbers by highlighting strategy and collaboration. Examine the moral implications of bombing strategies and engage with a community-driven conversation around these enduring misconceptions.
