Europe At War: A WW2 Podcast

Europe At War: A WW2 Podcast

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4.4 - The Battle of Leipzig: The Last Stand
29.09.2025
34 Minuten
American forces have captured most of Leipzig, but key strongholds throughout the city remain in German hands. For example, at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a German garrison led by the fanatical Colonel Von Poncet refuses to surrender, leading to a tense stand-off with the Americans… Dates covered: 19th - 20th of April 1945. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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4.3 - The Battle of Leipzig: City Under Siege
22.09.2025
56 Minuten
With Leipzig surrounded on all sides by American forces, the US 2nd Infantry Division and the 69th Infantry Division launch their assault on the city. In the face of such unrelenting American military strength, one of Leipzig’s leaders tries to surrender the city…with farcical results. Date covered: 18th of April 1945. Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview. Robert Capa’s “Last Man To Die” photo. More Battle of Leipzig photos from Robert Capa. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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4.2 - The Battle of Leipzig: The Americans Are Coming
15.09.2025
45 Minuten
April 1945: American forces, led by US V Corps, advance across central Germany, seeking to crush the Third Reich once and for all. With Leipzig now clearly within the crosshairs of the Americans, the city's military and civil leadership panic over how exactly to defend Leipzig from the impending American attack… Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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4.1 - Welcome to the Battle of Leipzig
08.09.2025
43 Minuten
An introduction to the Battle of Leipzig, including an overview of the importance of the city to the Third Reich’s war effort. In this episode I also outline the military situation facing the Americans in Germany in 1945 - and how that directly impacted the subsequent American decision to assault (and capture) Leipzig.   Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle Of The Nations monument).  Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar  If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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3.14 - The Battle of Berlin: The 2nd of May (And Epilogue)
28.07.2025
56 Minuten
With defeat now inevitable for the Germans and the Soviet capture of Berlin all but complete, General Weidling enters into final surrender negotiations with the Soviets. In the meantime, the breakout groups continue in their attempt to fight their way out of the capital. Epilogue: Once the fighting ends, the victors, the defeated, and the people of Berlin, all take stock after the battle. Berliners who survived the battle, are now subjected to a new struggle, as their city lies in ruins. And from the rubble, a new Berlin will arise… Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series. Map: Here is a map showing the route taken by Mohnke’s breakout group. (Source: akg-images / Peter Palm). Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/europeatwar If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com Sources used for the series: Anonymous, A Woman In Berlin, Virago, 2011. Anthony Beevor, Berlin: The Downfall 1945, Viking Penguin, 2002. Tony Le Tissier, The Battle of Berlin, The History Press Ltd, 2008. Roger Moorhouse, Berlin At War, Vintage, 2011. Cornelius Ryan, The Last Battle, Simon & Schuster, 1966. Volker Ulrich, 8 Days In May, Penguin, 2022.
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A weekly podcast exploring the lesser-known battles and stories of the Second World War, with a particular focus on the Eastern Front. Now: The Battle of Leipzig. If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via davidsumner.podcast@gmail.com or visit https://davidsumnerhistory.com/ You can also support me on Patreon via https://patreon.com/europeatwar

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