Episode 294-The Redoubtable Gen. William Slim

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Posted On July 5, 2020

This episode introduces Gen. William Slim of BurCorps. It would be his job to turn the tables on the Japanese in Burma, by working with American Gen. Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell. But first, we look back at Slim’s experiences in the Middle East as the Allies subdue Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Iran.

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The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University.

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