

History of the Second World War
Wesley Livesay
History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
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Jun 22, 2022 • 27min
100: Nomonhan Pt. 2 - Opening Phases
The summer of 1939, near the Mongolian village of Nomonhan, would see the largest clash between the Soviet Union and Japan of the interwar years, and it would have important ramifications for relations between the two nations as the world was rapidly descending into war.Sources:
Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus, 1904-1945 by Hiroaki Kuromiya and Georges Mamoulia
Japanese Geopolitics and the Mongol Lands, 1915-1945 by Li Narangoa
Khalkin-Gol: The Forgotten War by Amnon Sella
The Lake Khasan Affair of 1938: Overview and Lessons by Alvin D. Coox (1973)
Soviet-Japanese Confrontation in Outer Mongolia: The Battle of Nomonhan-Khalkin Gol by Larry W. Moses (1967
Nomonhan: Japan Against Russia, 1939 by Alvin D. Coox
Nomonhan, 1939: The Red Army's Victory That Shaped World War II by Stuart D. Goldman
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Jun 15, 2022 • 28min
99: Nomonhan Pt. 1 - Changkufeng
During 1938 the border tensions between the Soviet Union and Japan would explode on the hill of Changkufeng near Lake Khasan.Sources:
Anti-Russian and Anti-Soviet Subversion: The Caucasian-Japanese Nexus, 1904-1945 by Hiroaki Kuromiya and Georges Mamoulia
Japanese Geopolitics and the Mongol Lands, 1915-1945 by Li Narangoa
Khalkin-Gol: The Forgotten War by Amnon Sella
The Lake Khasan Affair of 1938: Overview and Lessons by Alvin D. Coox (1973)
Soviet-Japanese Confrontation in Outer Mongolia: The Battle of Nomonhan-Khalkin Gol by Larry W. Moses (1967
Nomonhan: Japan Against Russia, 1939 by Alvin D. Coox
Nomonhan, 1939: The Red Army's Victory That Shaped World War II by Stuart D. Goldman
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Jun 8, 2022 • 27min
98: Hungary Pt. 2 - Expansion
As tensions in Europe continued to increase, Hungary would be provided with opportunities to settle its own scores. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2022 • 25min
97: Hungary Pt. 1 - Eastern European Outcast
During this episode we dive into the story of one of the smaller players in European politics during the interwar years, Hungary.Be sure to check out World War II On Topic from the National World War II Museum: World War II On Topic | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org)Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2022 • 36min
27: First World War Bombing Raids with Dr. Brett Holman
Author of The Next War in the Air Britains Fear of the Bomber 1908-1941Also the author of an upcoming book _Home Fires Burning: Emotion, Spectacle, and Britain’s First War from the Air_Find more of Dr. Holman's work at Airminded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2022 • 30min
96: Interwar Airpower Pt. 5 - Schemes and Dreams
During the 1930s the RAF would spend a lot of time and effort trying to make its dreams a reality. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2022 • 27min
95: Interwar Airpower Pt. 4 - Axis of Airpower
The Italian and German air forces enter the war at very different points of their interwar evolution. One of was fading from power, the other was at its zenith. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2022 • 37min
Presenting - History Daily
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May 11, 2022 • 28min
94: Interwar Airpower Pt. 3 - National Overviews
In which we look at the development of air power theory and capabilities in several nations that will be very important to the future course of events. Remember, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/WW2HISTORY to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 26min
93: Interwar Airpower Pt. 2 - Where do you expect us to go when the bombs fall?
A major topic of conversation during the interwar years was the ideas, power, and future of strategic bombing.Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


