Best World War II Podcasts

In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners.

American history, one story at a time. Every episode tells the story of the people and the events that matter in America's past. As history is learned, it becomes apparent that hindsight isn't always 20/20; context matters. Listen to the American History podcast that never removes the story from History!

1944. Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. On the beaches, in the skies, out at sea and behind enemy lines... What will it take to turn the tide of the war?In commemoration of the 80th anniversary, D-Day: The Tide Turns follows the real people involved in the Normandy Landings.Hosted by Paul McGann. New episodes Thursdays.Available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser.comSelected as one of Apple Podcasts Favourites of 2024.For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptionsProduced by Duncan Barrett and Miriam Baines. Audio by George Tapp, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Thomas Pink and Dorry Macaulay. Music by Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines.

Berlin, 1921. Democracy teeters. Zealots battle in the streets as the Bechsteins, Europe’s famed piano makers, host an elegant soiree. A surprise guest arrives – a combat veteran – unknown and seemingly unremarkable. He unveils powers of seduction, manipulation and demagogy that will soon change the course of history.That this soiree occurred is in the historical record. History does not, however, tell us what happened that night. The stage is set for MARCH.MARCH, an audio drama, is the inaugural podcast presentation from CITIZENARTS, a global leader in creating entertaining, educational presentations that seek to further knowledge and understanding of serious, often complicated current and historical matters.

Clément Horvath, French author and history buff talks with WWII veterans and their families about their war stories, the heritage of World War 2 and peace. Clément's award-winning book "Till Victory - The Second World War By Those Who Were There" is about war letters written by more than 50 Allied soldiers and is available worldwide. More info on www.tillvictory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.