World War 2 LIVE
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to World War II Live!</p><p>Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War.</p><p>These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours.</p><p>On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their research, their tours, and their time working with documentaries. Expect a mix of serious insights, surprising details, and a touch of humor as they explore every corner of the war and what it means to us today.</p><p>Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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9/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
Was the Invasion of Anzio Worth It?
Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel interview each other, dissecting the controversial Allied invasion of Anzio and its strategic impact on the Italian Campaign.
July 17, 2026
The WWII Story That Brought America to Tears: Ernie Pyle & Captain Waskow
Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel explore Ernie Pyle's poignant account of Captain Henry T. Waskow's death, revealing the profound human impact of war and leadership.
July 10, 2026
Patton vs. Rommel: Who Was the Better General?
In this interview, Dr. John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel analyze the reputations and true military impact of legendary World War II generals George S. Patton and Erwin Rommel.
41 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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- What is World War 2 LIVE?
<p>Welcome to World War II Live!</p><p>Join historians John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel each week for an entertaining, informal, and cutting-edge dive into the history of the Second World War.</p><p>These aren’t just any hosts—John is a professor of U.S. military history, author of fifteen award-winning books, and one of the nation’s top experts. Kevin has written five acclaimed books (including a trilogy on Patton), consults on films and documentaries, and brings the battlefields to life with his tours.</p><p>On World War II Live, we’re here to answer your questions—big or small—while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their research, their tours, and their time working with documentaries. Expect a mix of serious insights, surprising details, and a touch of humor as they explore every corner of the war and what it means to us today.</p><p>Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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