WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

Documentary series exploring World War 2 from Allied and Axis perspectives AI summary

Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander Visit website › History · EN · 122 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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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 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

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Episode 120: 1812 vs 1941: How Napoleon’s Defeat Haunted Nazi Germany

2026-11-11 · 50 min · Episode 120

In today’s episode, we’ll get into the Nazi understanding of history, and how they used and abused the wars of the Napoleonic era during World War II. With thanks to our friends at Findmypast for supporting this…
Episode 119: How Good Really was Montgomery? From the Desert to the Rhine

2026-11-04 · 1 hr 12 min · Episode 119

In today’s episode, we continue our look at Bernard Montgomery, from his time in the African desert to the final victory in Europe. With thanks to our friends at Findmypast for supporting this episode. Their new…
Episode 118: The Making of Monty: Britain's Most Controversial General

2026-10-28 · 48 min · Episode 118

In today’s episode, we’ll turn to the story of one of the war’s most praised and most criticised commanders – Field Marshal Bernhard Law Montgomery. Join our community! The steps are simple: - Visit:⁠…
Episode 117: Frederick the Great and Prussia’s Rise to Power

2026-10-21 · 1 hr 7 min · Episode 117

Jesse is absent this week, so our Matthias delves deep into Frederick the Great, one of history’s most pivotal military figures. Discover a poor nation transformed into a European superpower. Frederick's revolutionary…
Episode 116: The 1941 Preventive War Theory

2026-10-14 · 1 hr 4 min · Episode 116

In today’s episode, we’ll return to our beloved theme of mythbusting – this time we’ll tackle the ideas around Soviet war planning and alleged aggressive intentions towards Germany in 1941. Our first book INFERNO is out…
Episode 115: The Free French: Resistance, Rivalries & Liberation

2026-10-07 · 1 hr 1 min · Episode 115

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the Free French – which, it turns out, involves more than just De Gaulle’s famous speeches. James Taub is a historian specialising in French and US military history, and a…
Episode 114: The Last President of the Third Reich: Karl Dönitz

2026-09-30 · 1 hr 6 min · Episode 114

In today’s episode, we’ll continue the story of Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz and the discussion about his politics and time as last President of the German Reich. INFERNO is available now.Hardcover or eBook available on…
Episode 113: Karl Dönitz and His Rise to Power

2026-09-23 · 46 min · Episode 113

In today’s episode, we’ll get better acquainted with one of the war’s most important commanders – Grand Admiral and short-lived President of the German Reich Karl Doenitz. His is a story of U-boats, the Nazi Party, and…
Episode 112: Operation Felix - The Capture of Gibraltar

2026-09-16 · 57 min · Episode 112

Episode covers German Operation Felix: the planned 1940-41 invasion of Gibraltar. Details Hitler's strategy, Franco's refusal to enter the war, German military plans (49th Mountain Corps, Stukas, artillery bombardment),…
Episode 111: Listeners' Q&As – From Brazil's Navy to Soviet Manpower

2026-09-09 · 57 min · Episode 111

In today’s episode, we will once again reach into our bag of questions from our supporter community – from German tank counterfactuals to South American neutrals to Soviet manpower. Join our community! The steps are…

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Owner: Battle Guide
Oldest episode in feed: 07/2024 · over 2 years
Typical length: 59 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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