History of the Second World War
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Episodes
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History of the Second World War

by Wesley Livesay

Category
History
Frequency
Updated weekly
Language
English
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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Recent Reviews

Too Heavily monetized

Intern_•9/23/2026

I really like the podcast, but the amount of episodes being released that are subscriber only is ridiculous.

A Masterclass in Bringing History to Life

5fhd•4/25/2026

If you have even a passing interest in World War II, this podcast deserves a spot at the top of your playlist. The narrator has a genuine gift for making decades-old events feel immediate and urgent — it never feels like a lecture, it feels like a conversation you don’t want to end. The research is clearly extensive, with primary sources and firsthand accounts woven together to give even familiar topics a fresh perspective. Dense with detail but never overwhelming, this is history podcasting at its very best.

Habit Forming

CTBurke•3/20/2026

There is an incredible amount of information and analysis packed into every episode. Wesley is easy to listen to and although it’s a serious subject, doesn’t take himself too seriously. On my second round and learn something new every listen.

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Scot2944•2/23/2026

Please stop clogging my feed with podcast. I don’t want to listen to.

I had my reasons

H¡tIer•1/8/2026

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