History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

History of the Second World War

A weekly History, Society, Culture and Documentary podcast

 3 people rated this podcast
History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

History of the Second World War

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History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

History of the Second World War

A weekly History, Society, Culture and Documentary podcast
 3 people rated this podcast
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In this episode, we delve into the critical period leading up to the Battle of Britain, exploring the growing tensions between Britain, France, and Germany as Churchill and Halifax worked tirelessly to find a path forward. The discussion center
Join us as we delve into the critical role of pilot experience in the Battle of Britain! This episode explores how the skills and bravery of foreign pilots, particularly those hailing from across the British Empire, were vital to the RAF's succ
This episode dives deep into the often-overlooked details of the Battle of Britain, going beyond the famous aircraft to explore the technological and logistical factors that impacted the fighting. We examine the strengths and weaknesses of airc
This episode delves into the often-overlooked early years of Britain’s Bomber Command during 1940, revealing a story of ambitious plans, flawed assumptions, and determined aircrews. We explore how Bomber Command transitioned from pre-war theory
This episode delves into the fascinating, high-stakes cat-and-mouse game of radar and radio countermeasures during the Battle of Britain. Discover how British intelligence meticulously deciphered the German “Knickebein” and “X-Gerät” bombing gu
In the years before the war the new technology of radar would begin to solve many of the problems of air defense, but it was not perfect. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Se
The podcast is back, so it is time to talk about what you can look forward to in the near future. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Me
Those plucky Brits were doing Plucky Brit things, while also being stretched to the limit because when you have a world spanning empire your enemies can come from anywhere. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the S
Back again with another Summary episode, this time to discuss the evolution of Airpower during the interwar years, and the preparedness of the various Air Forces around Europe before 1939. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on
This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. War clouds on the horizon. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of t
This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. Naval aviation was a major topic of conversation between the RAF and the Royal Navy. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Secon
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This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. Time to build new ships, and they had to be good. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second
This week I was joined by Jack Browsher to discuss a new World War 2 Podcast The Forgotten War, which covers the events in Burma during the war. Find out more about the Forgotten War here: https://shows.acast.com/the-forgotten-war-podContac
This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. The treaties that were so important to the course of naval warfare during the interwar years would expire, what next?Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to a
This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. What were some of the events that impacted the Royal Navy during the early 1930s?Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second Wo
This episode sees another previously member only episode released on the main feed. The story of the interwar Royal Navy is one of trying to simply do too much with not enough resources. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Hi
In early 1942 the new Vichy French government would bring charges against 6 men in the effort to determine the reasons for France's defeat in 1942. The resulting trial would not go as planned. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of
France was defeated. Why? Who? How?Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Secon
With the fall of the Reynaud government, Petain rapidly moved into armistice negotiations with Germany, although calling them negotiations might be inaccurate. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https
While their other operations get most of the publicity, throughout the entire war the RAF was constantly sending bombers on missions to drop sea mines, operations code named Gardening operations. Nevermind The Dambusters: https://nevermindthed
The French had this cool thing called the Maginot Line, what has been happening there?Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@air
Pick up a copy of The Price of Victory from Pen and Sword: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Price-of-Victory-Hardback/p/51599Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/
After the fall of Paris things continued to just as poorly as they did before. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact advertising@airwavemed
Paris Falls. General Brooke realizes that the British are no longer capable of helping the French.Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/Coupon Code: SECONDContact adv
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