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28 episodes
Episode 27 - Isaac Lamberth: Overshadowed Marines
Ep 4 · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
In Episode 27 of The World War II Daily Podcast, we are joined by Captain Isaac Lamberth, an active-duty United State Marine Corps officer, military communications professional, and author. Coming from a family with eight generations of military service, Isaac has served in the Marine Corps since 2008, including a deployment to Afghanistan, while also building a reputation as a military historian and educator. Our conversation centers on his book, Overshadowed, which explores one of the least di…
Episode 26 – Linda Hervieux: The Story of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion
Ep 3 · Jul 2, 2026 · 34 min
In Episode 26 of the WW2 Daily Podcast, Samuel sits down with journalist, photographer, and author Linda Hervieux to discuss one of the most overlooked stories of the Second World War, the men of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion. Together, they explore what first led Linda to uncover the battalion's remarkable history, the vital role barrage balloons played during and after D-Day, and what June 6, 1944, looked like for the soldiers of the 320th. The conversation also examines how racial segre…
Episode 25 – Jenny Chan: Inside Imperial Japan’s Darkest Secret
Ep 4 · May 29, 2026 · 51 min
On Episode 25 we welcome back our friend Jenny Chan for her second round here in the show. Jenny is the co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a nonprofit she helped establish in 2014 to research and preserve WWII history in the Pacific. Growing up in the United States, Jenny became interested in this work after hearing her grandmother’s experiences living under Japanese occupation in Hong Kong, stories that were largely absent from what she learned in school. Through Pacific Atrocities Edu…
Episode 24 - Dr. Bastiaan Willems: author of the book “Violence in Defeat: The Wehrmacht on German Soil, 1944–1945"
Ep 2 · Apr 24, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 24 brings you a conversation that challenges conventional narratives about the final phase of the Second World War. In this episode, we’re joined by Bastiaan Willems, a researcher of modern European history whose work examines the conduct of the German army as the war turned decisively against them. Drawing from his book Violence in Defeat, Willems shifts the lens away from the widely studied brutality of the Eastern Front and redirects it inward, into Germany itself during its final col…
Episode 23 - Dr. Henning Pieper: Fegelein's Horsemen and Genocidal Warfare: The SS Cavalry Brigade in the Soviet Union
Ep 2 · Mar 27, 2026 · 44 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Henning Pieper, historian and educator. He studied atthe Universities of Freiburg, Nottingham and Sheffield, and has previously worked as a visitor guide at the Belsen Memorial as well as a school consultant for the German War Graves Commission. Since 2017, he has been teaching History and English at the high school level. Henning is the author of Fegelein’s Horsemen and Genocidal Warfare: The SS Cavalry Brigade in the Soviet Union and has published several artic…
Episode 22 – Jenny Chan From the Pacific Atrocities Education
Ep 1 · Feb 21, 2026 · 50 min
SUPPORT US BY SUBSCRIBING! A new year, a new season! The World War II Daily Podcast returns today for its 3rd year. Episode 22 features Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a nonprofit she helped establish in 2014 to research and preserve World War II history in the Asia-Pacific. Growing up in the United States, Jenny became interested in this work after hearing her grandmother’s experiences living under Japanese occupation in Hong Kong, stories that were largely absent from w…
Episode 21 - Bianca Fiori: Holocaust Memory Beyond Europe. (São Paulo Holocaust Memorial)
Ep 11 · Dec 18, 2025 · 29 min
In Episode 21 of The World War II Daily Podcast, we are joined by Bianca Fiori, a Brazilian educator and historian whose work brings Holocaust memory into a space that is vital, necessary, and too often overlooked.Bianca was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, and holds degrees in Pedagogy and History, with postgraduate studies in Afro-Brazilian Culture and History, as well as an MBA in Museology, Curatorship, and Exhibition Management. For more than twelve years, she has dedicated herself…
Episode 20 - Paweł Sawicki: How AI Can Threat Holocaust Memory
Ep 10 · Nov 28, 2025 · 34 min
In this milestone 20ᵗʰ episode of The World War IIDaily Podcast, we sit down with Paweł Sawicki — press officer and educator at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Memoria, dedicated to Holocaust history and remembrance. Together, we discuss a growing and troubling challenge for historical memory: how artificial intelligence and digital technologies when misused, can distort, decontextualize, or even erase critical aspects of the Holocaust and the lega…
Episode 19 – Quin Cho: Inside the Kwantung Army
Ep 8 · Oct 27, 2025 · 42 min
In this episode, Samuel de Korte welcomes Quin Cho, historian, researcher, and author with Pacific Atrocities Education, whose work brings much-needed attention to the overlooked narratives of East Asia during World War II. Quin’s recent book, “The Kwantung Army: Manchukuo and Imperial Japan’s Expansion in Asia,” offers an in-depth look at one of Imperial Japan’s most influential and controversial military institutions. Together, they discuss the Kwantung Army’s origins, its central role in Japa…
Episode 18 - Jean Bee Chan: From War Survivor to Human Rights Champion
Ep 7 · Sep 29, 2025 · 37 min
In this episode, we welcome Jean Bee Chan, whose story is one of survival, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice. From living through the hardships of wartime China to becoming a lifelong advocate for memory and human rights, Jean’s journey is as powerful as it is moving. Throughout our conversation, she shares deeply personal experiences — moments of loss, endurance, and courage — that remind us of the human cost of war and the strength it takes to keep those memories alive. This was…
Episode 17 - The Myth of “Clean Hands” in War Games – with Dr. Beorn and Kaluven The British
Ep 7 · Jun 30, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
In this episode, we bring together two guests from strikingly different worlds to dive deep into the uncomfortable questions around morality in war gaming.Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn – academic, U.S. Army veteran, Holocaust scholar, author of Marching into Darkness and The Holocaust in Eastern Europe (coming soon from Cambridge University Press), and host of the podcast The Holocaust History Podcast – joins us to examine how history and ethics intersect in interactive media.Alongside him is Kaluven –…
Episode 16 – Zach Dunn: Global Veterans Stories
Ep 5 · Jun 2, 2025 · 55 min
In this episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dunn, a 25-year-old Canadian filmmaker and founder of Global Veterans Stories. Inspired by the experiences of his grandfather who served in WWII, Zach has made it his mission to record and preserve the stories of veterans before they are lost to time. Since 2021, Zach has interviewed 85 veterans from 12 different countries, covering World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Through video interviews and mini-documen…
Episode 15 – VE Day 80th Anniversary Special: WW2 Veteran: Ted R. Britton Jr.
Ep 6 · May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
In honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, The World War II Daily Podcast presents a landmark episode featuring our first interview with a World War II veteran. Our guest is Ambassador Theodore R. Britton Jr., one of the pioneering African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Drafted in 1943, he trained at the segregated Montford Point facility in North Carolina, becoming part of the historic cohort known as the Montford Point Marines. During the war, he served in the Pac…
Episode 14 - Dr. Bryon Greenwald and the story of anti-air artillery
Ep 4 · Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
In this episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we welcome Dr. Greenwald, a distinguished military historian and strategist. With a career spanning command roles in the U.S. Army, including Patriot Air Defense battalion command and Garrison Command of Fort Bliss, Dr. Greenwald brings a wealth of knowledge on military innovation and transformation. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from The Ohio State University and has published extensively on military theory, air defense, and organizatio…
Episode 13 - Tragedy and Betrayal in the Dutch Resistance with Samuel De Korte
Ep 4 · Feb 22, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
In the 13th episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we welcome one of our own, Samuel De Korte, for another powerful interview! This time, he discusses his first book, Tragedy and Betrayal in the Dutch Resistance, which uncovers the story of five men who bravely contributed to the Dutch Resistance, were captured and had their lives taken by the Germans. This episode sheds light on the profound tragedies of World War II and the vital importance of remembering these stories. Don’t forget that t…
Episode 12 – Cesar Campiani and The Smoking Snakes (In Memoriam)
Ep 3 · Feb 2, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
After a long wait, we’re excited to bring you the 12th episode of our show Today, we’re joined by a very special guest, someone who has been part of my journey into understanding World War II. His insights have profoundly shaped my perspective on many aspects of the events that unfolded during that time. Our guest and I share a common mission: to ensure the story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) is not forgotten. We work to bring the memory of these heroes back to life—not only in Braz…
Episode 11 - Edna W. Cummings: The 6888 and Black Women During the War
Ep 2 · Jan 27, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Today we will continue to explore the amazing story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during World War II depicted in the new Netflix historical movie. And to help us to continue this journey we have the honor to talk to Edna W. Cummings! Who is Edna W. Cummings: A native of Fayetteville, NC, Col. Cummings operates a Washington DC area consultancy specializing in management and proposal services for federal and commerci…
Episode 10 - Molly Sampson: History consultant for the Netflix movie "Six Triple Eight"
Ep 1 · Jan 13, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Today, we celebrate the 10th episode of our show and the first of 2025. Last month, Netflix released its latest historical movie, “Six Triple Eight,” a war drama about the incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during World War II. And to help us explore both the movie and the remarkable history behind it, we’re excited to have Molly Sampson, the historical consultant for Tyler Perry’s movie “Six Triple Eigh…
Episode 9 - Cale Carter and Jason Fung from the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Ep 10 · Dec 28, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Today, we have the privilege of welcoming Mr. Cale Carter and Mr. Jason Fung from the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Cale serves as the Director of Exhibitions, while Jason is the Museum's archivist. Together, they form an exceptional team, blending their knowledge in history, education, creativity, and entertainment. In this episode, you'll learn about the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and uncover important historical narratives about Black Americans during World War II, including their r…
Episode 8 – The myth of "The 3 Braves of Montese"
Ep 9 · Dec 1, 2024 · 34 min
In Episode 8, I went solo, as this was an episode I wrote before inviting Samuel to join me as my partner. In it, I uncover the real story behind the "Three Braves of Montese," also known as the Drei Brasilianische Helden, immortalized in Sabaton's powerful song Smoking Snakes. Stories about the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) are often exaggerated or shaped by post-war narratives. That’s why I wanted to bring clarity to the events Sabaton chose to represent in their tribute to Bra…
Episode 7 Pt 2 - Dr. Waitman Beorn, historian and former US cavalry officer who specializes in Holocaust studies.
Ep 7 · Oct 15, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Today, we completed the second part of our series about the myth of the German soldier and the Wehrmacht's "clean hands" with an amazing interview with Dr. Waitman Beorn. He talked about a lot of things and even gave us some advice on how to identify possible N@zi propaganda and beyond. It was an honor and a pleasure to learn so much with someone like Dr. Beorn: Waitman Wade Beorn is an American historian and former US cavalry officer who specializes in Holocaust studies, focusing on the Holocau…
Episode 7 Pt 1 - Dr. David Harrisville author of the book: The Virtuous Wehrmacht
Ep 6 · Oct 4, 2024 · 60 min
In this episode we bring Dr. David Harrisville to The Bunker for a very nice interview. We talked about his book (The Virtuous Wehrmacht: Crafting the Myth of the German Soldier on the Eastern Front, 1941-1944) and about the crimes commited by the Wehrmacht during the war. Followed by my friend Samuel De Korte, we try to get the best of we can from Dr. Harrisville as we desmystify the myth of the "Wehrmacht clean hands". This is the part 1 of a series of 2 episodes about this topic, starting wit…
Episode 6 - Taz from @historymeetsyou
Ep 6 · Aug 3, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Welcome to the third episode of Into the Bunker! Today, we're thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with Taz, the mastermind behind the incredible Instagram page @historymeetsyou. If you're not already following him, now's the time! Taz is a passionate history enthusiast who shares interesting and thought-provoking content. History Meets You is one of the most creative history pages out there, offering a fresh perspective on the past. Originally from India, Taz has spent the last 13…
Episode 5 - Katie Dwornik: Canadian Collector
Ep 5 · Jun 9, 2024 · 2 hr 32 min
On our 2nd episode of Into the Bunker we had a FANTASTIC conversation with Kate, from Ktmilitaria. Katie hails from Alberta, Canada and is the person behind ktmilitaria on instagram. She is an active member of the Military Collector's Club of Canada. When she's not busy with her club duties, she enjoys volunteering with organizations like the Field of Crosses and collecting donations for the Veteran's Food Bank. Through her instagram page, she likes to share information on different topics and h…
Episode 4 - Kraus x Torres: U-Boat x PBY over the South Atlantic
Ep 4 · May 5, 2024 · 23 min
On our 3rd episode, we have the honor to tell you the story of when the Brazilian Pilot Alberto Martins Torres came face to face with the decorated U-Boat commander Hans-Werner Kraus during one of the neglected battles of World War II, the Battle of the South Atlantic. Join me in this interesting adventure! Disclaimer: I had a hard time to find the specific term to discribe an U-Boat: Is it a Submersible or a Submarine? The sources that I found are more for Submersible, but anyways! I hope that…
Episode 3 - Samuel De Korte, historian and writter.
Ep 3 · Apr 7, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
The 1st episode of The Into the Bunker is a dream that came true! I had the opportunity to talk with one of my favorite WW2 writers: Samuel De Korte. He is majored in Cultural History of Modern Europe at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands where he went through deep research about the African American soldiers in the second world war. He already published 3 books, the first one – Tragedy and Betrayal in the Dutch Resistance – that relates to the story of his own family and their partici…
Episode 2 - Leonid Nosek, the polish who fought to avenge his murdered family.
Ep 2 · Mar 2, 2024 · 34 min
In this episode we are going to learn about the life of a Polish man who endured some of the hardest things that happended during World War II: from scaping a ghetto to surviving the siege of Leningrad as a soldier. I personally got to know Leonid and it was a pleasure to be able to talk to a person whose life could easily be turned into a movie! So, hop on and enjoy the adventure as I try my best to provide you for the first time ever in English this amazing piece of history. References: chrome…
Episode 1 - Letter to Corporal Geraldo Santana: Brazilian Expeditionary Force
Ep 1 · Feb 14, 2024 · 8 min
On this first episode you will meet one of my favorite World War II stories. A letter from a father who is giving his beloved son to the honor and glory of Brazil. On the battlefields of Italy, Geraldo Martins Santana was killed by the Germans before he could receive from his father these beautiful words. Unfortunatelly Geraldo didn't read the letter, but I'll read it to you right here, right now on the World War II Daily Podcast! Be welcome and enjoy! References: https://henriquemppfeb.blogspot…
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