WorldWarII_Daily

World War II Daily Podcast

History EN ↓ 27 episodes

The World War II Daily Podcast takes you beyond the textbooks to uncover the hidden stories of the Second World War. Hosted by Pietro Deserti, a Brazilian, grandson of an Italian WWII veteran, and Samuel de Korte, a Dutch WWII writer, this podcast features rare narratives and experiences that often go unnoticed. Each episode includes not only interviews with historians, collectors, and writers from various backgrounds but also episodes with exclusive stories from the war time, shedding light on the complexities of the event and its enduring legacy. Join us to discover much more about WW2!

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Episode 2 - Leonid Nosek, the polish who fought to avenge his murdered family. 02.03.2024 34:07

In this episode we are going to learn about the life of a Polish man who endured some of the hardest things that happended during World War II: from scaping a ghetto to surviving the siege of Leningrad as a soldier. I personally got to know Leonid and it was a pleasure to be able to talk to a person whose life could easily be turned into a movie! So, hop on and enjoy the adventure as I try my best...

Episode 1 - Letter to Corporal Geraldo Santana: Brazilian Expeditionary Force 14.02.2024 8:06

On this first episode you will meet one of my favorite World War II stories. A letter from a father who is giving his beloved son to the honor and glory of Brazil. On the battlefields of Italy, Geraldo Martins Santana was killed by the Germans before he could receive from his father these beautiful words. Unfortunatelly Geraldo didn't read the letter, but I'll read it to you right here, right now...