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WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

Prof. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
WW2: Both Sides of The Wire
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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode Bonus: The 1913 Redl Spy Case

    19/03/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    This bonus episode features a special guest appearance on the Untitled History Podcast with Gareth Edwards, where we dive into the espionage case of Alfred Redl, an Austro-Hungarian officer who spied for Russia before World War I.

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    Founded in 1879, the Austro-Hungarian Evidenzbureau was the first permanent military intelligence service in the world. In 1901 Colonel Alfred Redl was appointed head of counter espionage. Redl’s reign saw a burst of innovation, helping propel Austro-Hungary to the forefront of the espionage world.

    What nobody knew was that Redl was a double-agent, also working as a spy for the Russian Empire. His exposure, in the run up to the First World War, created a huge intelligence and political scandal in Austro-Hungary and led to Redl’s suicide.

    In this episode we’re going to discuss this often forgotten spy scandal and why it deserves to be better remembered today.

    Guest: Jesse Alexander

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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 86: Normandy’s Forgotten Battle with Paul Woodadge

    18/03/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    In today's episode, we'll drill down to a relatively unknown battle from July 1944 that reveals much about the fierce fighting in the Normandy campaign — the Battle of La Haye-du-Puits.

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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 85: Should France have fought on in 1940?

    11/03/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    In today's episode, we'll test the waters of a historical counterfactual. Could or should France have fought on in 1940?

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    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 84: From Clash to Total War: Japan vs China (1937)

    04/03/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    In today’s episode, we’ll begin the story of the full-scale war between China and Japan, which started with the so-called China Incident in 1937.

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    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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  • WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

    Episode 83: 900,000 vs 90,000: The Fight That Should’ve Ended Mao

    25/02/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    In today's episode, we'll continue the story of China's civil war and war of Resistance against Japan, including the debate around the long march that has become the stuff of legend in China today.

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    Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠⁠⁠

    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

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    Credits:
    - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander
    - Production: Linus Klaßen
    - Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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About WW2: Both Sides of The Wire

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: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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
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