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World War 2 LIVE

Mark Fastoso

Welcome to World War II Live!

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.

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.

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.

Subscribe, send in your questions, and join the conversation—because this is your chance to talk history with the experts

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  • Avg 1 hr 4 min
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  • S1 · E25
    March 20 · 1 hr 2 min

    The Sicilian Campaign Episode 5: The End

    John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel discuss the significant events following the Sicilian campaign in World War II, including Mussolini's fall from power, the strategic decisions made by Eisenhower regarding the Italian campaign, and the complexities of partisan warfare in the Balkans. They delve into leadership changes within the U.S. Army, particularly the transition from General Terry Allen to General Clarence Huebner, and the controversies surrounding General Patton, including his infamous slapping incidents. The conversation also touches on the Italian armistice negotiations, the economic impact of the black market during the war, and the strategic necessity of retaking the Aleutian Islands. Finally, they reflect on Patton's legacy and the cultural representations of war in movies and literature. Send us your questions for Stump the Chumps to: worldwar2live@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E24
    March 13 · 1 hr 3 min

    Diving into Band of Brothers Episode 3 - CARENTAN

    In this episode, John C. McManus and Kevin Hymel delve into the intricacies of the Band of Brothers series, focusing on the Battle of Carentan and its strategic significance during WWII. They explore character portrayals, particularly Albert Blythe's experience with combat fatigue. In the Stump the Chumps segment they take questions from around the workd and discuss the broader themes of racial tensions and the contributions of African American soldiers. Send us your questions for Stump the Chumps at: worldwar2live@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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