Episode 279-Interview with Wes Tooke, writer and producer of the film Midway

by WWIIPodcast | Feb 11, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

http://media.blubrry.com/rayharris/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL4625339037.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWriter, Wes Tooke joins us to talk about the film Midway. We cover this pivotal turning point in the Pacific War, lead by Adm. Chester Nimitz. Young men like...

Episode 278-The Fall of Bali and The Battle of Badung Straight

by WWIIPodcast | Feb 3, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

http://media.blubrry.com/rayharris/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL1338549500.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadNeeding another airfield to attack Java, the Japanese quickly work up a plan to take Bali. Dutch Rear Adm. Karel W. Doorman and ABDA Command respond with...

Episode 277- An interview with Melissa Amateis about her book, Nebraska POW Camps, A History of WWII Prisoners in the Heartland

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 25, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

http://media.blubrry.com/rayharris/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8286803109.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadDuring World War II, thousands of Axis prisoners of war were held throughout Nebraska in base camps that included Fort Robinson, Camp Scottsbluff and Camp...

Episode 276-The Fall of The Celebes and Maluku Islands

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 19, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

http://media.blubrry.com/rayharris/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL2434261041.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWith Singapore captured, the Japanese Empire sets its sights on Sumatra and Java. But first, the Celebes and Maluku Islands must fall, so Australia and other...

Episode 275-The Fall of Singapore

by WWIIPodcast | Dec 31, 2019 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

http://media.blubrry.com/rayharris/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL2013048556.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadDespite a 3 to 1 advantage in men, Archibald Percival, GOC Malay, is pushed by Churchill and ABDACOM Commander Gen. Wavell to defy the Japanese in trying to...