Episode 338-The Siege of Malta Begins

by WWIIPodcast | Sep 22, 2021 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Churchill wants the Italians hit hard as the German’s begin bombing Malta almost daily. This will include Operation Colossus and Commander Shrimp’s sub, HMS Upholder heading out to interdict supplies heading to Rommel in North Africa. Pic-Lt. Comm. Wanklyn...

Episode 337-The Illustrious Blitz

by WWIIPodcast | Sep 15, 2021 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

After the successful raid against the Italy Naval Fleet at Taranto, Cunningham and Churchill wonder when the Italians will strike back and when Hitler’s Luftwaffe will join them. They will not have to wait long.

Episode 336-With A Friend Like Mussolini

by WWIIPodcast | Sep 8, 2021 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Malta goes stronger each day, with Churchill’s help and Adm. Cunningham’s persistence. Still, the clouds grow darker as Mussolini invades Greece, which prompts Hitler to get involved in the Mediterranean.

Episode 335-Churchill Wants War

by WWIIPodcast | Aug 31, 2021 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

As Malta is pounded by Mussolini’s Air Force, PM Churchill is determined not to give up on the island or any of the Mediterranean Sea. And Adm. Andrew Cunningham is in full agreement as the Battle of Calabria gets underway.

Episode 334-All Roads Go Through Malta

by WWIIPodcast | Aug 24, 2021 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

For thousands of years, Malta has had numerous masters. But as WWII seems inevitable, the British and Maltese people come together to ready themselves to take on the Axis Powers. Not until Mussolini declares war against the Allies does Malta get attacked, but even...