With us for this episode is writer Kathryn J. Atwood, arthor of Women Heroes of World War II and editor of Code Name Pauline: Memoirs of a World War II Special Agent and it is the later book we will be discussing. The protagonist, Pearl, Code Named Pauline, came from humble beginnings to do her part as an SOE agent, behind enemies lines in Occupied France, to thwart the Nazi’s before and after D-Day. For all those looking for strong female role models, Mrs. Atwood’s books more than fit the bill beautifully.
Episode 295-The Battle of Toungoo
This episode brings in Gen. Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell as he “takes command” of Chinese Armies bound for Burma. Yet, as he will find, appearances can be deceiving. The RAF and AVG crews are pushed out of Burma as the Japanese 55th Division comes at Toungoo, to...
