World War II Daily Podcast

The World War II Daily Podcast takes you beyond the textbooks to uncover the hidden stories of the Second World War. Hosted by Pietro Deserti, a Brazilian, grandson of an Italian WWII veteran, and Samuel de Korte, a Dutch WWII writer, this podcast features rare narratives and experiences that often go unnoticed. Each episode includes not only interviews with historians, collectors, and writers from various backgrounds but also episodes with exclusive stories from the war time, shedding light on the complexities of the event and its enduring legacy. Join us to discover much more about WW2!

World War II Daily Podcast is a history podcast hosted by WorldWarII_Daily, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode 27 - Isaac Lamberth: Overshadowed Marines

  Jul 31, 20261h 30mS3

  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 discussed aspects of Marine Corps history during the Second World War: the service of U.S. Marines outside the Pacific Theater. While the Marines are almost universally associated with iconic battles such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, thousands also served in Europe, the Mediterranean, China, Iceland, and other theaters where their contributions have largely faded from public memory. Together, we examine the origins of this overlooked story, the diverse roles Marines played beyond the island campaigns, and why these men have remained in the shadow of the Corps' more famous Pacific legacy. Isaac also discusses the extensive research behind Overshadowed and why preserving these forgotten stories remains important today. Purchase Overshadowed : CLICK HERE Follow Captain Isaac Lamberth on Instagram: Follow us on Instagram: The World War II Daily Samuel de Korte If you enjoy conversations that uncover the lesser-known stories of the Second World War, be sure to subscribe to The World War II Daily Podcast and share this episode with fellow history enthusiasts. Thank you and see you next time!

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  Episode 26 – Linda Hervieux: The Story of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion

  Jul 1, 202634 minS3

  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 segregation shaped the unit's experience, why their contributions remained largely unrecognized for decades, and how their story enriches our understanding of Black military service during World War II. Whether you're discovering the 320th for the first time or looking to deepen your knowledge of D-Day, this episode offers an insightful conversation about remembrance, historical research, and the importance of bringing forgotten stories to light. 📖 Linda Hervieux's book : Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes, at Home and at War 🌐 WW2 Daily Website Follow WW2 Daily Follow Samuel Follow Linda Hervieux

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  Episode 25 – Jenny Chan: Inside Imperial Japan’s Darkest Secret

  May 29, 202651 minS3

  <p>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.</p><p>Through Pacific Atrocities Education, she and her team have worked to recover survivor testimonies and digitize over a million fragile war cr...

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  Episode 24 - Dr. Bastiaan Willems: author of the book “Violence in Defeat: The Wehrmacht on German Soil, 1944–1945"

  Apr 24, 20261h 10mS3

  <p>Episode 24 brings you a conversation that challenges conventional narratives about the final phase of the Second World War.</p><p>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 collapse.</p><p>We explore how years of exposure to extreme violence shaped a “barbarized” mindset within the We...

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  Episode 23 - Dr. Henning Pieper: Fegelein's Horsemen and Genocidal Warfare: The SS Cavalry Brigade in the Soviet Union

  Mar 27, 202644 minS3

  <p>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.</p><p>Henning is the author of Fegelein’s Horsemen and Genocidal Warfare: The SS Cavalry Brigade in the Soviet Union and has published several articles on the SS and German counterinsurgency during World War II.</p><p>In our conversation, we e...

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