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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 101: The Last Stand on Okinawa

    2026-07-01 | 1h 4 mins.
    In today’s episode, we follow the fighting on southern Okinawa to its bitter conclusion, as US forces face their toughest challenge against a series of imposing ridges, and an enemy determined to fight to the last.

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    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 100: Hitler’s Orders, His Generals and Neutral Portugal

    2026-06-24 | 1h
    In this week’s episode, we celebrate our 100th show by answering listener questions on the German Army’s lack of winter equipment in 1941, Hitler’s “no retreat” orders, Portugal’s role as a neutral power, and the relationship between Hitler and his generals.

    Checkout our First Book INFERNO: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/inferno

    Join our community!
    The steps are simple:
    - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
    - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS
    - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
    - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.
    Thanks so much for your support!

    Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠

    E-Mail: ⁠⁠both-sides@battleguide.co.uk⁠⁠
    Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠
    Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠
    Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠

    If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

    BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social
    ⁠Twitter: ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠

    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 99: Battles That Shaped the 20th Century

    2026-06-17 | 51 mins.
    In this week’s episode and in a long overdue collaboration between Not So Quite on the Western Front and WW2 Both Sides of the Wire, four of us sit down to explore what we feel are the battles that, for one reason or another, shaped the course of the 20th century.

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    Join our community!
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    - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
    - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS
    - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
    - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.
    Thanks so much for your support!

    Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠

    E-Mail: ⁠⁠both-sides@battleguide.co.uk⁠⁠
    Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠
    Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠
    Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠

    If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

    BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social
    ⁠Twitter: ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠

    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 98: Okinawa: Kamikazes and the Yamato

    2026-06-10 | 53 mins.
    In today’s episode, we hit the beaches at Okinawa, as American forces begin a grinding 82-day campaign to capture the island from determined and dug-in Japanese defenders.

    Join our community!
    The steps are simple:
    - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
    - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS
    - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
    - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.
    Thanks so much for your support!

    Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠

    E-Mail: ⁠⁠both-sides@battleguide.co.uk⁠⁠
    Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠
    Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠
    Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠

    If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

    BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social
    ⁠Twitter: ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠

    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 97: Okinawa Begins: Operation Iceberg

    2026-06-03 | 44 mins.
    In today’s episode, we’re off to the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean, to the small but strategically important island of Okinawa. The US invasion of the island in 1945 would be the largest amphibious landings in the Pacific theatre, and set the stage for the final phase of the war against Japan.

    Join our community!
    The steps are simple:
    - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free)
    - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS
    - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us!
    - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time.
    Thanks so much for your support!

    Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠

    E-Mail: ⁠⁠both-sides@battleguide.co.uk⁠⁠
    Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠
    Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠
    Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠

    If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter

    BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social
    ⁠Twitter: ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠

    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives. Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today. Host: Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander More about Matthias & Jesse: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow#host Support us and what we do: To comment and ask questions, please join our community: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/supporters Use our code: DEEPDARKWOODS and get one month free as a Captain, or join as a free member. Support via Paypal: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal Merchandise and Shop: https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/collections/all Do you like our podcast? Then please leave us a review, it helps us a lot! Our WW1 Podcast: https://listen.not-so-quiet.com General Enquiries: ⁠both-sides@battleguide.co.uk⁠ Battle Guide Website: https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow Battle Guide YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social Twitter: @BattleguideVT Credits: - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander - Production & Editing: Linus Klaßen
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