The Beginning

Podcast: World War II with Tom Hanks (LS 58 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The BeginningPub date: 2026-05-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn September 1939, enabled by a secret pact between Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin, Germany invades Poland with its lightning style of tank warfare, plunging Europe back into war. Adolf Hitler can now pursue his longed-for racial war, as the world watches in horror, and the stage is set for global conflict.This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance):Dan Carlin, podcaster, Hardcore HistoryAlexandra Richie, professor, Collegium CivitasRobert Citino, senior historian, National WWII MuseumCameron Zinsou, associate professor, Command and General Staff CollegeGeoffrey Wawro, professor, University of North TexasJadwiga Biskupska, associate professor, Sam Houston State UniversitySimon Sebag Montefiore, historian and authorRoger Moorhouse, historian and authorLeah Wright Rigueur, associate professor, Johns Hopkins UniversityJames Bulgin, Imperial War MuseumGeneral Wesley Clark, US Army, Ret.Sean McMeekin, professor, Bard CollegeThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The HISTORY Channel | Back Pocket Studios | Audacy, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.