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2019
2019x1
The Finns Strike Again and Japan Strikes Back - January 5, 1940
Episode overview
In Finland the invading Red Army suffers catastrophic casualties, while in China the Nationalists are divided as Japan uses diplomacy to strike back.
2019x2
The Red Army Regroups to Crush Finland - January 12, 1940
Episode overview
After the chaotic invasion and catastrophic losses of the first weeks of the Winter War, the Soviet Army has learnt their lesson. Further west the Wehrmacht is ready to move, as long as the skies stay clear.
2019x3
Swedes not Sweden to Finland's Rescue - January 19, 1940
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As the Winter War rolls on the only help the Finns are getting are from volunteers. The Western Allies still have their thoughts on Norway, little do they know that the Phony​ War almost ends this week...
2019x4
The Enigma of Germany's Wartime Economy - January 26, 1940
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This week shows the Allies first attempts to break the German Enigma code. Meanwhile, the German war economy shows some flaws and the Soviets are massing artillery in an effort to break .. show full overview
2019x5
The Soviet Hammer Strikes Hard at Finland - February 2, 1940
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The Soviet forces revive their winter offensive this week. More men, more tanks and more artillery are brought in to try to force a breakthrough in the Finnish lines. Meanwhile, .. show full overview
2019x6
Stalemate in China, Bombs over Finland - February 9, 1940
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While the Winter War rages on in Finland, Japan is confronted with a dilemma. Keep fighting the Chinese and face huge problems feeding the populace in Japan and their newly conquered .. show full overview
2019x7
Finland’s Desperate Fight - February 16, 1940
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After more than a week of preliminary bombardments and attacks, the Red Army finally attacks the Finnish defensive positions on the Karelian Isthmus en masse. They throw thousands of .. show full overview
2019x8
Manstein Makes a Plan and Hitler has a Man Crush - February 23, 1940
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German Genral Erich von Manstein has a cunning plan. And as it happens, it's just how Hitler likes it. This week, the German war plans change quite drastically. In the meantime, the .. show full overview
2019x9
Hitler Plans His New Wars - March 2, 1940
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The German plans for the invasion of Western Europe start taking shape. Mansteins plan is innovative, bold and controversial, but Hitler likes it. If everything goes according to his .. show full overview
2019x10
Finnish Winter is Almost Over - March 9, 1940
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The French promise to send troops to aid Finland, though the majority is planned to go to Norway or Sweden. In return, the Finns postpone their peace talks with the Soviets. It is at .. show full overview
2019x11
The Soviets Finish a Costly Winter War - March 16, 1940
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The Winter War is over. The Allies tried to stall the Finns for as long as possible to justify their invasion of Norway, but the Finns have had it and don't trust the British and French .. show full overview
2019x12
II Duce and der Führer Have a Date - March 23, 1940
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French Prime Minister Daladier overplays his hand and is replaced after his vision regarding Scandinavia wasn't widely shared in the French parliament. Meanwhile, the French and British .. show full overview
2019x13
Allies Plan to Hit the Nazis Where it Hurts - March 30, 1940
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Newly appointed French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud and his British counterpart Neville Chamberlain spend the week looking for ways to harm the Germans. Not just by targeting their direct .. show full overview
2019x14
Germans and British make their way to the North - April 6, 1940
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While China gets a new government, or at least in the eyes of Japan, the British are trying to cope with the rationing of meat and dairy products by trying out some new recipes. More .. show full overview
2019x15
The Invasion of Norway and Denmark - April 13, 1940
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This week, the Phoney War seems to come to an end when Germany invades Denmark and Norway. The Allies seek confrontation with the Germany in the hope to at least deny them full access to .. show full overview
2019x16
The Scramble For Norway - April 20, 1940
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The German Invasion of Norway is still very much in full swing. The German Wehrmacht is moving north from Oslo, where a Norwegian force is trying to halt them in anticipation of Allied .. show full overview
2019x17
Norway is Burning - April 27, 1940
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The Invasion and subsequent Battle of Norway has only just begun when the British decide to pull back. Poor planning and misfortune after misfortune harms the British campaign, which .. show full overview
2019x18
Retreat in the North, Preparations in the West - May 4, 1940
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Allied plans to take Trondheim in Norway to allow for larger reinforcements and even bigger aerial support to come in are disbanded as the troops approaching Trondheim are pulled back .. show full overview
2019x19
Hitler Strikes in the West - May 11, 1940
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As the Allied troops in Central Norway are evacuated and the Norwegian troops there surrender to the Germans, the Allied position around Narvik is still quite strong. With the addition .. show full overview
2019x20
Blitzkrieg in the West - May 18, 1940
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The German invasion of Western Europe has been going for over a week now, and the Neutral and Allied countries are in disarray. The Netherlands, despite putting up fierce resistance on .. show full overview
2019x21
The Allied Clusterf_k in France - May 25, 1940
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While the massive invasion of the Benelux countries and France was going down last week, things were also developing on the fronts in Norway and China. But this week, the German beast is .. show full overview
2019x22
The First Brexit? - The Dunkirk Evacuation - June 1, 1940
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When the Germans Panzers move north from Calais, the British Expeditionary Force and France's soldiers still fighting in Belgium and Northern France are trapped between a numerically .. show full overview
2019x23
Will Britain Remain?! - June 8, 1940
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As the battle for France is still raging but looks like a ringing victory for Nazi Germany, and the encircled troops in Dunkirk have been evacuated, will Great Britain remain in the war? .. show full overview
2019x24
Britain Votes to Leave - June 15, 1940
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The fighting in France isn't over, not even when Paris falls, as the Germans advance and Italy joins the fight. But the Brits now have their back to yet another ocean and see no option .. show full overview
2019x25
Nazi Europe?! - June 22, 1940
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While the fighting subsides in much of France, the Italians invade in the south, while tension continues to grow in the Baltic states as the Red Army increases its presence and the USSR makes plans for coups.
2019x26
Hitler ♥ Paris - June 29, 1940
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Hitler goes to Paris, while Stalin occupies more territory... but something is on Stalin's mind. News of the sudden success of the Wehrmacht in the West is not what he had hoped for. .. show full overview
2019x27
Do the Brits hate the French?! - July 6, 1940
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The repercussions of the fall of France are not yet seen in full. But this week Britain makes it clear it isn't about to give up, even if it will mean some really hard decisions.
2019x28
The Dictator of France - July 13, 1940
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The Germans and the French in Vichy consolidate their newly acquired power as the British deal with the remnants of the French navy. The Battle of Britain begins with fighting above the .. show full overview
2019x29
Good People on Both Sides? - July 20, 1940
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Peace seems to slowly return to the European mainland, but not for long, as the Germans move their airplanes to the French coast to Battle Britain in the skies while they make invasion .. show full overview
2019x30
No Deal Herr Hitler! - July 27, 1940
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Hitler searches for ways to force Britain out of the war, but the British sit safely behind their cliffs, their channel and their Royal Navy. Engaging the navy and invading Britain would .. show full overview
2019x31
The Hippo vs. the Bulldog, Göring’s War - August 3, 1940
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As the Kanalkampf comes to a close, the Battle of Britain heats up. Hitler wants Britain out of the war. But before the Germans can invade Britain, it will have to deal with the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.
2019x32
Hail Mussolini, Haile Selassie's Usurper - August 10, 1940
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This week, the war spreads to Africa, when the Italians invade the British Colony of British Somaliland. While this might seem trivial, it might have tremendous consequences on the remainder of the war.
2019x33
Il Duce Kicks Churchill Where it Hurts - August 17, 1940
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As the Battle of Britain reaches not seen before levels of intensity, one of the British colonies is lost to the Italians.
2019x34
The Battle of Britain is a Bitch - August 24, 1940
Episode overview
This week, the communists attack the Japanese in the Battle of 100 Regiments. Meanwhile, in Europe, the Battle of Britain enters phase three with the Luftwaffe actively targeting British airfields.
2019x35
366 Days of Crushed Hopes, Suffering and Death - August 31, 1940
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As the war turns one year old, there seems to be no end in sight. The Luftwaffe starts targeting civilian areas of London, the peoples of Eastern Europe switch country without moving .. show full overview
2019x36
Burn London, Burn it's the Blitz - September 07, 1940
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This week, the battle in the skies of Britain enters a new, even deadlier phase, as the crowded streets of London turn into a war zone. It is the start of the Blitz.
2019x37
The Nazi Invasion of Britain?! - September 14, 1940
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The Blitz continues as the German army seems close to the execution of Operation Sea Lion: The Invasion of Britain.
2019x38
The Brits teach the Germans to bugger off! - September 21, 1940
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The Battle of Britain continues as planes fight over the South-English shorelines and large parts of London are targeted during the Blitz. However, this week the ultimate goal of this .. show full overview
2019x39
An Axis of Evil is Complete - September 28, 1940
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This week, the factions of World War Two begin to crystallize as the Japanese join the Axis powers.
2019x40
Hitler and the Art of the Deal - October 5, 1940
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Hitler is trying to get new Axis Powers on board in his fight against Britain, promising them all huge territorial gains.
2019x41
It’s Raining Bombs, Keep Calm and Carry On... - October 12, 1940
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The Blitz continues while Chinese Communists are fighting Chinese Nationalist in China. But the mass bombing of civilian targets does not really do what it is supposed to.
2019x42
USA enters WW2 in 1940?! - October 19, 1940
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The World War seems to get bigger and bigger as Italy plans to invade Greece and the USA takes a stance.
2019x43
Hitler is Disappointed by his Allies - October 26, 1940
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Hitler finds out that not everyone is ready to do his bidding. Much to the frustration of Hitler, Franco, Petain and Mussolini all have their reasons to take the high road.
2019x44
Mussolini plays Hitler like a Fiddle - The Invasion of Greece - November 2, 1940
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A new front opens up in Greece as the Italians invade, while the Battle of Britain seems to come to an end.
2019x45
Britain’s First Victory, Germany Plunders Europe & Mussolini’s Folly - November 9, 1940
Episode overview
The Battle of Britain is finished, but the war is far from over. New German plans are being made for the Balkans and Greece, where the Italian offensive is not as successful as planned.
2019x46
Britain shows Japan how to Attack Pearl Harbor - November 16, 1940
Episode overview
Japan has two wins this week, and one might turn out to be very consequential for the rest of the war. In the meantime, the British RAF fights the Luftwaffe and Italy struggles in their offensive against Greece.
2019x47
Cracks in the Soviet-Nazi Alliance - November 23, 1940
Episode overview
As the Greek campaign continues, Hitler points his attention eastwards. While he can't invade the Soviet Union just yet, his dependence on it is making him nervous.
2019x48
The German Plan to Destroy French Culture - The Occupation of France - November 30, 1940
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While Hitler consolidates his power in occupied France, Japanese and Italian forces try to get an edge, but fail. The war is not looking too well for anyone at this point.
2019x49
The Road to Moscow - German Invasion Plans - December 7, 1940
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Wilhelm Canaris once again disturbs Hitlers plans to drag Spain into the war, as the Germans finalize their plan for the Invasion of the Soviet Union which is scheduled for the summer of .. show full overview
2019x50
The Empire Strikes Back - Britain’s Operation Compass - December 14, 1940
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The First British offensive of the War begins in North Africa. Meanwhile, the German Knickebein system is designed for bombers to accurately bomb British targets at night. This is what the Brits do to stop them.
2019x51
Red Beard’s Ghost Returns - German Invasion Plans - December 21, 1940
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What Adolf Hitler expects to be his Magnum Opus offensive is still 6 months in the future, but it's going to need plans and more plans. The British, though, are seeing success right now on two fronts far to the south.
2019x52
Winter is coming, peace is not - the frozen fronts - December 28, 1940
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Italy finds itself in a dire position in Albania as Christmas is celebrated in a war-torn Europe and fighting continues in China.

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