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September 19, 2021

Stalingrad Falls? – WW2 – 160 – September 18, 1942

World War Two
Published 18 Sep 2021

It’s a big week, but by now they all are. The fighting in Stalingrad is intense, the fighting on Guadalcanal is intense, and the US loses a carrier in the Pacific. And the German quest for oil in the Caucasus … how’s that going again?
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September 14, 2021

Stalingrad, Hitler’s Obsession – WW2 – 159B – September 13, 1942

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 13 Sep 2021

Here’s an extra weekly episode for you. The suburbs of Stalingrad have fallen and the fight for the city proper is about to begin, but before it does, three conferences take place that will decide the scope, the tactics, and the strategy of this battle.
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September 12, 2021

Hitler Finally Fed Up with his Army – WW2 – 159 – September 11, 1942

World War Two
Published 11 Sep 2021

Adolf Hitler sacks Wilhelm List, Army Group Commander in the Caucasus. His replacement does not have military command experience. The fighting there is still successful this week, though, as is the advance through the suburbs of Stalingrad. The Japanese are advancing along the Kokoda Trail and on Guadalcanal, but the Axis attacks in North Africa have failed badly.
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September 5, 2021

This War is Three Years Old – WW2 – 158 – September 4, 1942

World War Two
Published 4 Sep 2021

As the war turns three there is is no slacking in the fighting. Erwin Rommel launches another Axis attack in North Africa, but it is foiled in only days, though the Axis are advancing in the Caucasus as well as on Stalingrad, where the fight for the suburbs is now beginning. They’re also advancing in the South Pacific, as the Japanese fight their way along the Kokoda Trail.
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September 3, 2021

Why Don’t the French Resist? – WAH 041 – August 1942, pt. 2

Filed under: France, Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 2 Sep 2021

Citizens in Stalingrad face German bombs as Soviet officials refuse to evacuate. The German counter-insurgency effort increases, but people continue to resist against all odds. The Treblinka camp breaks down under the ambitions of its commandant, Irmfried Eberl.
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August 29, 2021

Yamamoto: Midway Round Two? – World War Two – 157 – August 28, 1942

World War Two
Published 28 Aug 2021

The Battle of the Eastern Solomons takes place this week — another carrier battle. As for the Germans, they’re advancing on Stalingrad, slowing down in the Caucasus, and Erwin Rommel is preparing to launch another assault in North Africa.
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August 23, 2021

Swastika Raised on Highest Point in Europe – WW2 – 156 – August 21, 1942

World War Two
Published 21 Aug 2021

The Axis advance in the Caucasus takes Mt. Elbrus, and the one on Stalingrad continues, and there are several raids of note this week- a Japanese one on Guadalcanal is destroyed, an Allied one on Dieppe is badly savaged, and an American one at Makin Atoll is successful in the short term, but with bad long term ramifications.
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August 15, 2021

No Soviet Oil for Hitler – WW2 – 155 – August 14, 1942

World War Two
Published 14 Aug 2021

The Axis advance into the Caucasus is going great … except the oil towns they take have no oil, and wasn’t that the whole purpose? Meanwhile in the Pacific, the US Navy is suffering perhaps its greatest defeat ever off Savo Island, even as the Marines take Tulagi, Gavutu, and Tanambogo.
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August 8, 2021

Guadalcanal – Allies Take the Initiative – WW2 – 154 – August 7, 1942

Filed under: Britain, Germany, History, Japan, Military, Pacific, Russia, USA, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 7 Aug 2021

The Axis Forces are on the move on the Eastern Front and in the Caucasus, but this week the Allies begin an offensive of their own: this week come Allied landings and attacks on Guadalcanal and nearby islands, the first American offensive against the Japanese.
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August 1, 2021

Not a Step Back! – Wehrmacht Closes in on Stalingrad – WW2 – 153 – July 31, 1942

World War Two
Published 31 Jul 2021

Operation Edelweiss opens with a blast, and as the Wehrmacht closes in on Stalingrad, Stalin issues that famous order. There aren’t just big actions in the East, the Japanese have landed in New Guinea, the Allies try one more offensive at El Alamein, and the Americans have locked in on Guadalcanal.
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July 28, 2021

How Hitler Created the World’s Worst Traffic Jam – WW2 – 152B – July 27, 1942

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 27 Jul 2021

“I said DAMN, this traffic jam … How I hate to be late, hurts my motor to go so slow. Time I get home my supper be cold. Damn, this traffic jam.” (James Taylor, the Eastern Front, 1942)
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July 26, 2021

Eastern Front Deployments, July 1942 – WW2 Special

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

World War Two
Published 25 Jul 2021

It is what it says it is, the front line deployments of the Axis and Soviet forces in the Southern Part of the Eastern Front in late July 1942. Hitler’s forces invading, and Josef Stalin’s on defense.
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July 25, 2021

Wehrmacht Conquers 250 Miles of Nothing – WW2 – 152a – July 24, 1942

World War Two
Published 24 Jul 2021

The Soviets keep withdrawing from the advancing Axis forces, and Hitler keeps issuing contrary orders to try and stop that, with the results that logistics are getting screwed up and the mobile units are bogged down in huge traffic jams. The Allies have decided not to open a second front in Europe in 1942, but do choose another spot to begin the long counter offensive.
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August 30, 2019

“Stalingrad” – World War Two – Sabaton History 030 [Official]

Filed under: Germany, History, Media, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Sabaton History
Published on 29 Aug 2019

The Sabaton song “Stalingrad” is about the devastating battle of the Russian city of Stalingrad, which lasted for 5 months from August 1942 till February 1943. The battle is infamous for its brutal street fighting and high casualties on both sides.

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Creative Producer: Joram Appel
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Music by Sabaton.

Sources:
– Photo of Stalingrad field hospital – Natalia Bode
– Photo of the Soviet loudspeaker by Arkady Shaikhet
– Colorization by Klimbim: German soldier in Stalingrad, Soviet machine gunners
– IWM: TR 153

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January 11, 2019

Battle of Stalingrad (German perspective)

Filed under: Germany, History, Military, Russia, WW2 — Tags: , — Nicholas @ 02:00

FootageArchive – Videos From The Past
Published on 16 Jan 2014

Welcome to FootageArchive! On this channel you’ll find historic and educational videos from the 1900s. Watch, learn, and take a trip back in time as we gain insight into a previous time. Subscribe for more.

Note: this video contains archived public domain / licensed footage. This footage serves documentary purposes on world history and is to be viewed as educational.

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