Carl Gustaf Mannerheim is a national hero after his service in everything from the Finnish Civil War to the Winter War. But did he plan a war of aggression with Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union? And if so, did Hitler and Stalin even give him any choice in the matter? Join us on Patreon:… Continue reading Is Finland an Ally of Nazi Germany? – Carl Gustaf Mannerheim – WW2 Biography Special
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149 – Fall Blau Begins, Stalin Caught off Guard Again – WW2 – July 3, 1942
It’s that time of the year again- the time when the Axis Powers drive deep into the Soviet Union. Fall Blau is the name of this year’s huge offensive, and it begins this week, making great gains from the very beginning, but the Axis Powers are also making big gains this week in North Africa,… Continue reading 149 – Fall Blau Begins, Stalin Caught off Guard Again – WW2 – July 3, 1942
151 – Stalingrad Now a Primary Objective?! – Hitler's Chaotic Directives – WW2 – July 17, 1942
The second phase of Fall Blau begins with second guessing by the Axis Powers and constant changes in directive. The Soviet Union’s response to the successes of the first phase of Fall Blau is equally chaotic. Over in North Africa there is the question of it maybe ending in stalemate. Join us on Patreon: Or… Continue reading 151 – Stalingrad Now a Primary Objective?! – Hitler's Chaotic Directives – WW2 – July 17, 1942
The Abwehr: The Trojan Horse in Nazi Germany – WW2 – Spies & Ties 06
The Abwehr was the German military intelligence agency during World War Two. At the same time, it was the home of some high-ranking anti-nazi resistance members. Join us on Patreon: Or join the TimeGhost Army directly at: Check out our TimeGhost History YouTube channel: Between 2 Wars: Follow WW2 Day by Day on Instagram: @ww2_day_by_day… Continue reading The Abwehr: The Trojan Horse in Nazi Germany – WW2 – Spies & Ties 06
150 – Fall Blau – A Victim of Its Own Success? – WW2 – July 10, 1942
Adolf Hitler is not happy, and yet phase one of Fall Blau has accomplished all of its goals and done so ahead of the timetable. However, the Soviet Army in 1942 is not the same as that in 1941, and is not waiting around this time to be captured by the hundreds of thousands, and… Continue reading 150 – Fall Blau – A Victim of Its Own Success? – WW2 – July 10, 1942
152 – Wehrmacht Conquers 250 Miles of Nothing – WW2 – July 24, 1942
The Soviets keep withdrawing from the advancing Axis forces, and Hitler keeps issuing contrary orders to try and stop that, with the results that logistics are getting screwed up and the mobile units are bogged down in huge traffic jams. The Allies have decided not to open a second front in Europe in 1942, but… Continue reading 152 – Wehrmacht Conquers 250 Miles of Nothing – WW2 – July 24, 1942
Eastern Front Deployments, July 1942 – WW2 Special
It is what it says it is, the front line deployments of the Axis and Soviet forces in the Southern Part of the Eastern Front in late July 1942. Hitler’s forces invading, and Josef Stalin’s on defense. Join us on Patreon: Or join the TimeGhost Army directly at: Check out our TimeGhost History YouTube channel:… Continue reading Eastern Front Deployments, July 1942 – WW2 Special