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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

by Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander

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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