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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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
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
Europe At War: A WW2 Podcast
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
