History Date Night: A WWII Podcast
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Welcome to History Date Night; a World War II podcast covering the Second World War in chronological order, from the opening shots to final victory. New episodes launch on Mondays and Wednesdays!
Episodes
- Episode 15 - The End of the Spee
This episode of History Date Night covers Finland's first major Winter War victories, the League of Nations' historic expulsion of the Soviet Union, RAF's costly daylight bombing lessons, the dramatic Battle of the River Plate and Graf Spe…
- Episode 14 - Closing In
This episode covers December 1-10, 1939: the Soviet Union establishes a Finnish puppet government, the B-29 project begins, Nazi gas vans are used for mass murder in Poland, Norway’s fascist leader meets Hitler, Germany’s Nobel laureates a…
- Episode 13 - The Mine in The Mud
This episode covers the lead up to the Winter War. Highlights include the British defusing a German magnetic mine, the heroic sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, a Soviet false flag that sparks war with Finland, and the safe keeping of the Magna Ca…
- Episode 12 - The Soldiers' Turn
This episode of History Date Night covers November 9–17, 1939, During this time the Venlo Incident cripples British intelligence, Finland rejects the USSR's demands as war looms, the Allies adopt the Dyle Plan that will accidentally aid Ge…
- The Phoney War - Ep. 10
This episode of History Date Night explores the Phoney War from October 19-28, 1939. While Western Europe remains quiet, vital events unfold: Turkey signs a mutual assistance treaty with the Allies; Germany issues invasion plans; Poland's…
- Submarines and Shock - Ep.9
Episode 9 of History Date Night covers the German U-47 attack on HMS Royal Oak, the escape of the Polish submarine Orzel, and the initial German air raids on Britain during WWII.
- The World Looks Away - Ep.5
In late September 1939, Poland's resistance crumbled under Soviet and German occupation, with Warsaw besieged. Meanwhile, Heydrich began implementing early Nazi policies, Roosevelt sought to revise US neutrality laws, and global events unf…
- Hunters and the Hunted - Ep.3
This episode details early WWII events from September 11-15, 1939, such as Warsaw's fall, Allied coordination efforts, German codebreaking successes, the near-loss of the Ark Royal, and the first U-boat sinking. It also touches upon global…
- Warsaw Falls - Ep.6
Episode 6 covers the final days of the Warsaw siege in September 1939, detailing the bombardments, political events, and the city's surrender, leading to Poland's division. It also touches on unrelated events like the Ark Royal's survival…
- The Night the War Began - Ep.1
In The Night the War Began, hosts Justin and Jennie cover the first three days of World War II, starting with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. The episode discusses Britain and France declaring war, explores personal sto…
- Peace Offers and Atomic Letters - Ep.8
This episode covers events from October 6-12, 1939, detailing Hitler's peace offer and invasion plans, China's victory against Japan, the escalation of Nazi policies towards the Holocaust, and the genesis of the atomic bomb project through…
- The War Expands Globally - Ep.2
This episode covers September 4–9, 1939, detailing WWII's global expansion beyond Poland. It notes Churchill's return, new nations joining the war effort, and America's declaration of neutrality, while highlighting Poland's struggles and e…
- The Map Redrawn - Ep.7
Episode 7 of History Date Night covers the final week of Poland's WWII resistance, including key battles, the German-Soviet division of Poland, Churchill's speech, and the formation of Poland's government-in-exile. It also touches on Allie…
- Knife in the Back - Ep.4
This episode covers the events of September 16-19, 1939, detailing France's Saar Offensive failure, the sinking of HMS Courageous, the Soviet invasion of Poland, and its subsequent partition. It highlights the escape of the Polish submarin…
- History Date Night: A WWII Podcast
History Date Night is a World War II podcast that covers the Second World War chronologically, beginning with the opening shots and concluding with the final victory.