Episodes

  • Episode 510-The Fall of Sevastopol

    Episode 510-The Fall of Sevastopol
    Feb 7 2025
    Using overwhelming artillery, the Germans close in on Sevastopol. Petrov does what he can, but the Stavka stop giving him reinforcements, thinking, the enemy can’t attack for more than 2 weeks at a time. But through daring risks, the Germans get closer, though lose staggering amounts of men, enough, to disrupt Hitler’s larger plans for the area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Episode 509-Resist Today, Resist Tomorrow, Resit Until It’s Done

    Episode 509-Resist Today, Resist Tomorrow, Resit Until It’s Done
    Feb 3 2025
    During WWII many civilians became resisters, rebels and they would strike at their oppressive governments in any way they could. For some, it will be boycotts, for others, they will choose to pick up weapons. Tyranny should never be allowed an easy victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Episode 508-The Fall of Kerch

    Episode 508-The Fall of Kerch
    Jan 28 2025
    Though outmanned, Gen. Manstein will brilliantly use what he has to out maneuver the Soviet forces on the eastern half of Crimea. It will take time, but soon the defenders are bottled up, their reinforcements cut off by the Luftwaffe. And on May 8, 1941, the final blows start against Gen. Kozlov’s forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Episode 507-Wolf Killers

    Episode 507-Wolf Killers
    Jan 24 2025
    Of all Gen. Manstein’s Infantry Divisions, Maj. Gen. Ludwig Wolff’s 22nd Division will get the closest to Sevastopol. But Petrov’s regular flow of reinforcements will devour these wolves seeking to take the vital port city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Episode 506-Lord Haw-Haw

    Episode 506-Lord Haw-Haw
    Jan 20 2025
    Masters of Propaganda, the German state employs William Joyce to broadcast news, in a taunting tone, to the Allied Nations. His objective, to demoralize the Allied soldiers and the civilians supporting them, to give up the fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Episode 505-Catch Me, If You Can

    Episode 505-Catch Me, If You Can
    Jan 14 2025
    With the Battle of Ishun lost, the Soviets retreat, in all directions. Soon, Crimean cities are falling and prisoners are being scooped up in the thousands. At Sevastopol, the first line of defense is lost, but does that mean defeat for the massive port city. One man thinks, no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Episode 504-Demanding Miracles, Ignoring Reality

    Episode 504-Demanding Miracles, Ignoring Reality
    Jan 10 2025
    The German 11th Army comes at Ishun, but Gen. Kuznetsov is ready or as ready as he can be. But with three attacking forces, Gen. Erich von Manstein only needs one to get through. What follows is Russian mistakes, followed by folly, followed by German determination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 503-A Desperate Defense If Ever There Was One

    Episode 503-A Desperate Defense If Ever There Was One
    Jan 6 2025
    After a quick and merciless victory just above the Sea of Azov, Gen. Eric Hansen readies his 6 infantry divisions to take the Crimea. But the naval infantrymen of Odessa are shipped over. The battle ground is marshy and limited so the Germans will attack all three land bridges and hope one of them is a winner. Meanwhile, Gen. Kuznetsov deploys his men and hopes for the best as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins