Skip to content
Beyond Barbarossa: the podcast
Beyond Barbarossa: the podcast

The first English-language podcast focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II

  • Home
  • Listen
  • About Beyond Barbarossa
  • Subscribe
  • Episodes
  • Contact
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Beyond Barbarossa: the podcast

The first English-language podcast focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II

Season 1

Talking about Eastern Front with Ray Harris of the History of World War II podcast—Episode 17

Host Contact, January 23, 2023October 7, 2026

Ray Harris, ‘caster of the History of World War II Podcast, joins me to talk about the significance of the Eastern Front of the Second World War, and some of the surprises he found in his work. Interested in World War II history? Check out Ray’s podcast!  Hosted on Audioboom. See…

Season 1

Life during wartime: The nazi occupation, episode 16

Scott Bury, January 9, 2023October 13, 2026

What was life like for the people living in the lands occupied by nazi Germany in the East? We take a close look.  Link Remembering the Holodomor: Ukraine Without Hype podcast Sources:  Paul Robert Magosci, A History of Ukraine. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1996.  Shevchenko Scientific Society, Volodymyr Kubijovyc,…

Season 1

A conversation with Sebastian Major of Our Fake History: Episode 15

Scott Bury, December 19, 2022October 7, 2026

One of my favourite podcasters, Sebastian Major of Our Fake History, joins me for a talk about historical myths about the Eastern Front of World War II.  It’s one of the best podcasts out there about history. Listen to it on your preferred podcasting app, and find it at OurFakeHistory.com. …

Season 1

The invasion of Crimea: Beyond Barbarossa, episode 14

Scott Bury, November 21, 2022October 13, 2026

The battle for Crimea is almost a microcosm of the entire war on the Eastern Front of World War II.  Satellite photo of southern Crimea: Severnaya Bay is the long, narrow bay curving upward into the land. Sevastopol is located on the smaller bay at right angles.  This image was…

Season 1

Ukraine 1941 and 2022:Episode 13

Host Contact, November 1, 2022October 9, 2026

A conversation with Larysa Zariczniak, host and producer of the Wandering the Edge podcast on Ukrainian culture and history, with a spot of travel—when Ukraine isn’t being invaded.  We spoke about Ukrainian culture, history, parallels between 1941 and 2022, and what the experiences of those two periods can tell us…

Season 1

The Siege of Leningrad: Beyond Barbarossa, Episode 12

Scott Bury, October 19, 2022October 15, 2026

The 900 Days of Leningrad’s siege saw the greatest destruction in modern history, and the larges loss of life in a modern city. It dwarfed urban campaigns elsewhere in the Second World War by a factor of magnitude.  This episode links this immense struggle with the rest of the war…

Season 1

Arctic Fox Hunt: Beyond Barbarossa, episode 11

Scott Bury, October 5, 2022October 15, 2026

The German 36th Mountain Corps moves through Lapland to cut the vital Murmansk Railroad to Leningrad. But under the midnight sun, it meets a foe even more difficult than the Red Army. Map 1: Finland 1940-41 The red area around Salla is the target for the 36th Mountain Corps.  Photo…

Season 1

Foxes in the north: Episode 10

Scott Bury, September 27, 2022October 14, 2026

Operation Silver Fox in the farthest northern reaches of continental Europe had a direct impact on the war in the Eastern Front. Map 1: Finland from 1920 to 1938 Map 2: The Winter War, 1939-1940 Map 3: Areas Finland ceded to the USSR after the Winter War Sources:  Operation Silver…

Season 1

Operation Typhoon: Episode 9

Scott Bury, September 6, 2022October 13, 2026

Germany’s final, final assault on the capital of the USSR in November 1941.  Map 1: The Battle of Moscow, November 1941. Map 2: The bigger picture.  Source: U.S. Army archives.  Soviets fighting back during “offensive weather”: Rasputitsa:  Defense of Moscow:  Women militia training in Moscow, fall 1941: New T-34 tanks…

Uncategorized

Operation Typhoon, part 1: Episode 8

Scott Bury, August 23, 2022October 13, 2026

The Wehrmacht assembles its biggest concentrated force for the largest single campaign of Operation Barbarossa.  Map: The push toward Moscow in the fall of 1941.  Historical photos Image 1: German half-track, deep in the mud of rasputitsa.  Image 2: Pulling vehicles through the mud of Russia in fall.  Image 3:…

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • Next
©2026 Beyond Barbarossa: the podcast | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT