Having been interested ever since I was a youngster (born in ‘69) in WWII and all its aspects (humane, technological, ideological etc...), I’ve stumbled across this podcast and was hooked (I borrow this word that suits so much, from a previous listener) from the very first episode.

Paul Cheall manages to bring a very humane approach to the war, first telling (and recording) his father’s war memories, then little by little other stories from listeners and people from WW2 fora get intertwined with his father’s. There are also views from the german side, being also soldiers doing what they were told, for the most.

I strongly recommend this podcast if WWII is your cup pf tea !

THANK YOU PAUL, for all the time and efforts you dedicate to these historical research, most and for all to the touching stories of the individuals inside the huge mass of soldiers.