Mark Fastoso

World War 2 LIVE

History EN ↓ 52 episodes

Welcome to World War II Live! Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War. These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours. On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scene...

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Mark Fastoso

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Patton in Morocco 19.09.2025 54:00

Patton was so concerned about the Torch Landings in Morocco that he prayed to an Hawaiian war god. It even followed him to the landing beaches. John and Kevin take you along as they walk in the footsteps of General George S. Patton ... starting with him walking ashore in Morocco. Stump the Chumps has some great questions: What was the worse things each major power did during World War Two? Which b...

Omaha Beach with John McManus 12.09.2025 1:15:05

Welcome to the very first episode of World War II Live! 🎥 Historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel kick things off with a deep dive into the myths and realities of D-Day at Omaha Beach—one of the most famous, misunderstood, and hotly debated battles of World War II. They recall visiting the beach and how walking the ground can change your perspective. But that’s not all. Stick around for our fa...