Episode 179-Flashback: The Battle of the Atlantic Begins

by WWIIPodcast | Jan 7, 2017 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Backing up a bit, we begin the story of the battle for the Atlantic, as German U-boats attempt to starve Britain into submission. Meanwhile, the U.S. moves closer to the Allied camp by selling arms to Britain and France.

Episode 177-Rommel Retreats, The End of Operation Crusader Ep 178-Lenin’s Pillars: Stalin and Trotsky

by WWIIPodcast | Dec 12, 2016 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Gen. Rommel keeps winning battles but losses men and tanks, that are not replaced. Meanwhile, British 8th Army, refuses to give up, each time it’s beaten and C in C Auchinleck makes sure the Commonwealth’s losses are replaced. Rommel will have to decided...

Episode 175-Rommel knows Best Episode 176-Stalin steps in for Lenin

by WWIIPodcast | Nov 15, 2016 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Ep 175-As Gen. Rommel sends his panzers to surprise the British 8th Army near the Frontier Wire, Gen. Cunningham’s forces finally reach Tobruk to help Gen. Scobie and his men escape. Ep 176-Lenin is on the cusp of power, but fails to take the final step. Lenin...

Episode 174-Lucky 666: The Impossible Mission by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

by WWIIPodcast | Oct 23, 2016 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Our guests today are writers Bob Drury and Tom Clavin to discuss their latest book, Lucky 666-The Impossible Mission. Mavericks or “Screw ups” Jay Zeamer and Joseph Sarnoski, sent to the Pacific Theater to help defend Australia from invasion by Japanese...

Episode 172-Rommel readies for Success Ep 173 Lenin’s Civil War

by WWIIPodcast | Oct 9, 2016 | Featured, Podcast Episodes

Acting on misinformation, both generals, Rommel and Cunningham make plans for the next day, hoping to wipe out the other’s armor. Yet Rommel is in a much better position to succeed. Cunningham just doesn’t know poorly Operation Crusader is unfolding....