Episodes

  • Episode 501-The Other Crimean War

    Episode 501-The Other Crimean War
    Dec 23 2024
    The story of the Crimea had seen tragedies for centuries. Nothing would improve with Operation Barbarossa. Yet, the why of the importance of the Crimea to Hitler was the Stavka’s own doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Episode 500-Too Much, Too Soon

    Episode 500-Too Much, Too Soon
    Dec 17 2024
    The Rzhev salient seems to be contained, but the new threat is near Vyazma. Can the Germans hold onto it, for the Soviets have the man power to attack from multiple vectors. German professionalism will be tested as will the heart of every Russian soldier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Episode 499-The Wild West of the Eastern Front

    Episode 499-The Wild West of the Eastern Front
    Dec 9 2024
    As the Germans keep attacking the Rzhev Salient, another Soviet thrust comes up at Vyazma from the South East. Both sides are undermanned and under equipped. It is a time for heroes, as long as the hero doesn’t mind sacrificing himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Episode 498-Living Through Hell in the Middle of Winter

    Episode 498-Living Through Hell in the Middle of Winter
    Dec 3 2024
    Though Stalin’s great counter attack has failed, he refuses to see it as such. More attacks are ordered but the Heer or German Army is getting stronger by the day. The german troops around Rzhev even start up their own newspaper. Clearly, they plan to stay here until winter is over. But Stalin has thousands of more men to throw at them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 497-My Leader, Who Commands 9th Army? You or Me?

    Episode 497-My Leader, Who Commands 9th Army? You or Me?
    Nov 26 2024
    Stalin sought an encirclement of the northern half of Army Group Center. Instead he would get two encirclements, the second, larger than the first. But then fate, inexperience, bad weather and seemingly personal vendettas stepped in. The situation changed rapidly from there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 496-Interview w/Betina Anton: Hiding Mengele: How a Nazi Network Harbored The Angel of Death

    Episode 496-Interview w/Betina Anton: Hiding Mengele: How a Nazi Network Harbored The Angel of Death
    Nov 21 2024
    Journalist Betina Anton comes on the show to discuss her book, Hiding Mengele: How a Nazi Network Harbored The Angel of Death. After experimenting and killing thousands of people in Auschwitz, Mengele flees Europe and hides in South America. As the years go by, various agencies hunt for the SS Doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Episode 495-Fight, Lose, Retreat, Repeat

    Episode 495-Fight, Lose, Retreat, Repeat
    Nov 18 2024
    Stalin’s second wave of massive counter attacks get underway in January 1942. Yet the Germans are a bit more prepared this time. Not that Gen. von Kluge will not have to fire numerous commanders as Army Group Center is threatened with encirclement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 494-Veteran's Voices-The Guys from The Warrior Next Door Podcast Return!

    Episode 494-Veteran's Voices-The Guys from The Warrior Next Door Podcast Return!
    Nov 10 2024
    Ryan Fairfield and Tony "The Tiger" Lupo return to the show, bringing interview clips from WWII Veterans. We cover incredible moments from D-Day and the 8th Army Air Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 56 mins