Wesley Livesay

History of the Second World War

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History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.

Author

Wesley Livesay

Category

History

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

157: The Early War at Sea Pt. 7 - Admiral Graf Spee on a Rampage 22.11.2023

For a few weeks the Admiral Graf Spee would be on a rampage in the South Atlantic. 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

156: The Early War at Sea Pt. 6 - Panzerschiffe 15.11.2023

The Germans would have their surface raiders in position even before the war started. 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

155: The Early War at Sea Pt. 5 - Danger Above and Below 09.11.2023

From above soared the bombers from below floated the mines. 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

154: The Early War at Sea Pt. 4 - Opening Moves 02.11.2023

When the war started in Poland, so did the war at sea. 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

Introducing AUSA’s Army Matters podcast 27.10.2023

AUSA’s Army Matters podcast amplifies the voices of the Total Army – one story at a time. Join hosts LTG (Ret.) Les Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey every other Wednesday as they interview the modern chroniclers of the Army experience to discuss inspiring leadership stories, current issues faced by Soldiers and our military families’ journeys. Start listening now wherever you listen to podcasts. L...

153: The Early War at Sea Pt. 3 - The Kriegsmarine 25.10.2023

The leaders of the Kriegsmarine did not want to repeat the mistakes of the last war, so what did they want to do? 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

152: The Early War at Sea Pt. 2 - Building Big British Battleships 18.10.2023

This week the narrative takes a bit of a detour into conversations of the British shipbuilding industry during the interwar years. 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

151: The Early War at Sea Pt. 1 - All Around the World 11.10.2023

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

Preview 12: Treaty Cruisers 04.10.2023

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 n...

Preview 11: The Washington Naval Treaty 27.09.2023

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...

Interview 29: Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle with Mark Stille 25.09.2023

You can find more information about Mark's book here: https://ospreypublishing.com/us/leyte-gulf-9781472851727/ 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

Preview 10: The Imperial Japanese Navy 20.09.2023

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...

Preview 9: The Victorious Royal Navy 13.09.2023

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 podcas...

150: The Winter War Pt. 8 - The End 06.09.2023

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

149: The Winter War Pt. 7 - The Isthmus Grind 30.08.2023

In early 1940 Timoshenko and Zhukov would arrive, it was time for the Red Army to get serious. 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

148: The Winter War Pt. 6 - The War in the North 23.08.2023

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

147: The Winter War Pt. 5 - Suomussalmi 16.08.2023

One of the most famous battles of the entire war would be fought in northern Finland in late December. 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

146: The Winter War Pt. 4 - Tolvajärvi 09.08.2023

North of Lake Ladoga, near Tolvajärvi the first successful Finnish counter attack would be launched. 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

Member Preview 8: Shattered Sword 02.08.2023

In a break from the Winter War series, here is an episode from the Member Archives, discussing what is one my top Second World War reading recommendations. 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

145: The Winter War Pt. 3 - The Attack Begins 26.07.2023

On November 30th, 1939 the first bombers would appear over Helsinki. The Winter War had started. 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

144: The Winter War Pt. 2 - Plans 19.07.2023

The Winter War was starting, how did both sides plan to fight the war? 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

143: The Winter War Pt. 1 - Nordic Defiance 12.07.2023

After the negotiations with the Baltic nations, the Soviet Union turned its eye northward with the hope of another easy diplomatic victory. 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

142: The Baltic Takeover 28.06.2023

While the Second World War was ongoing elsewhere in Europe, the Soviet leaders would use the distraction to achieve a few of their longstanding goals in the Baltic. 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

141: The Soviet Union Pt. 11 - By Air and By Sea 21.06.2023

The Five Year Plans were important to the Red Army, they would also be very important to the Soviet Air Force and 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

140: The Soviet Union Pt. 10 - The Red Army 17.06.2023

How was the Red Army preparing for war? 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

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