The Second World War

This episode explores the signing of the Declaration of the United Nations in 1942 and its role in forming the Allied coalition during World War II.

This episode wraps up 1941, examining the global state of World War II and assessing which side held the advantage.

Host Stephen Bedard explores the personal story of his distant cousin, Captain Franklin von Wackenberg of the USS Arizona, as part of a series on the attack on Pearl Harbor.

This episode details Japan's coordinated offensive across the Pacific in 1941, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and simultaneous assaults on Western territories.

This episode details the strategic importance of Pearl Harbor leading up to the Japanese attack in 1941.

Frederick Rutland became famous as "Rutland of Jutland" after flying over the German fleet in the North Sea.

Soviet factories vanished eastward, forcing Germany to fight armies and industry it could not destroy.

Mike Croissant explains how German gunners created a 2,000-foot cube of exploding shrapnel around Allied bombers.

Host Stephen Bedard interviews author Jim Carter about his book Hearts of Steel, which offers a personal, deck-level perspective on naval warfare during World War II.

Host Stephen Bedard interviews Dr.

Host Stephen Bedard interviews author Rainie Horvath about her father's World War II memoir, discussing how she compiled his writings into a book.

An interview with author Claire Mulley about her historical books, including those on World War II figures.

Host Stephen Bedard interviews Travis Dow about Germany between the World Wars.