Busy day “Walking The Ground” (copyright Al & James) in Bautzen in Saxony!
Cobbled streets, ye olde German pubs, and some blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Spang! (And polyfiller filled-in Spang).
But why?
Well, some of you asked what my next project would be after my podcast series on the Halbe Pocket
…and without giving the game away, here I am in Bautzen, doing Second World War-related researchy things…
(This is a repost from Instagram from February 18th, 2025)

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 Berlin.
Next: The Battle of Leipzig.
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 Berlin.
Next: 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
What to look forward to in the series on Bautzen.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important towns, cities, and locations featured in the series.
Support me on Patreon: https://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: picture alliance/ZB/Deutsche Fotothek
