History of the Second World War

We start the discussions about the naval war with the largest navy in the world: The Royal Navy.Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses one of the lasting legacies of the of the Washington Naval Treaties, the class of ships that would come to be known as Treaty Cruisers.Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the Washington Naval Treaty, why it was signed, and some of the impacts it had on navies around the world.Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Stille, author of a book on Leyte Gulf, discusses the largest sea battle in history, debunking myths and addressing the challenges faced by the Japanese. Topics include the significance and structure of the battle, the lack of good intelligence, and the difficulties of long-range gunnery. The chapter also explores the challenges faced by ships attacking enemy aviation assets.

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the state of the Imperial Japanese Navy after the First World War and the views of Japanese naval leaders. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. This episode discusses the state of the Royal Navy after the end of the First World War to set up discussions around the creation of the Washington Naval Treaty. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As February turned into March, the desire of the Finns to find a way out of the war would finally succeed. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the escalating battles on the Carilion Isthmus during the Winter War, Sweden's position and threats to its neutrality, the Finnish counterattack on the Isthmus, challenges faced by the Soviet Union in the war, and the reorganization that took place.

During the December 1939 and January 1940 there was fighting occurring all over Finland north of Lake Ladoga.Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focusing on the Battle of Suomussalmi in northern Finland, this podcast explores the strategic advantages of the Finnish army in the Winter War, the challenges faced by Finnish officers against larger Soviet units, Finnish proactive operations, the tactics employed by the Finnish troops, and their victories in destroying two Soviet divisions.