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The Spark of Rebellion
Setting the stage: Poland under occupation, the formation of the Home Army, and the events that led to the fateful decision of August 1st, 1944.
The Warsaw Uprising of 1944
A deep-dive historical podcast exploring one of World War II's most tragic and heroic chapters. Through meticulous research and immersive storytelling, we uncover the human stories behind the 63-day struggle that changed history forever.
Launching April 2026
Episodes
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The First Days
Coming Soon: Hour by hour through the opening of the uprising: initial victories, civilian participation, and the crucial early battles for Warsaw's districts.
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The Soviet Betrayal
Coming Soon: Examining the controversial halt of the Red Army at the Vistula River and Stalin's calculated decision that doomed the uprising.
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Children of the Uprising
Coming Soon: The untold stories of Warsaw's youth who became soldiers, messengers, and heroes during the 63-day struggle. From boy scouts to teenage fighters.
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The Battle for Old Town
Coming Soon: Street-by-street combat in Warsaw's historic district. The desperate defense, civilian evacuation through sewers, and the ultimate fall of Old Town.
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The Warsaw Airlift
Coming Soon: Allied attempts to supply the uprising from the air. Dangerous night flights, political complications, and the tragic shortage of weapons and supplies.
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Women Warriors
Coming Soon: The remarkable stories of women who fought, nursed, and died in the uprising. From nurses under fire to female soldiers on the barricades.
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The German Response
Coming Soon: Inside the Nazi command structure during the uprising. Himmler's brutal orders, SS tactics, and the systematic destruction of Warsaw.
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The Final Surrender
Coming Soon: The impossible decision to surrender. General Bór-Komorowski's final order, the evacuation of civilians, and the uprising's tragic end.
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Legacy and Memory
Coming Soon: The lasting impact of the Warsaw Uprising on Polish identity, post-war politics, and how the sacrifice of 1944 is remembered today.
About Uprising
The Warsaw Uprising of 1944 stands as one of history's most compelling stories of courage, tragedy, and the human cost of war. Over 63 days, Polish resistance fighters battled against impossible odds while the world watched and waited.
This podcast takes inspiration from Dan Carlin's Hardcore History, diving deep into primary sources, survivor testimonies, and decades of historical research to bring you the complete story. Each episode is a carefully crafted journey through time, examining not just what happened, but why it mattered then and why it matters now.
Through long-form storytelling, we explore the political complexities, personal dramas, and lasting consequences of those 63 days that changed Warsaw, Poland, and the world forever.
Your Host
Kristopher Steinort is an independent researcher who brings together years of historical research with a passion for sharing through immersive storytelling, each episode represents months of preparation, source verification, and narrative crafting.
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