by WWIIPodcast | Jul 25, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAttacked on 30 July 1945, the heavy cruiser was torpedoed by the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58, and sank in 12 minutes. However, the two authors seek nothing short than to tell the entire story and return the USS...
by WWIIPodcast | Jun 26, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEmperor Hirohito reluctantly gives his approval for the attack on Pearl Harbor. As Tojo said, “With war, if you don’t try it, you can’t know how it will turn...
by WWIIPodcast | Jun 13, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThrough MAGIC, the US’s ability to read Japan’s diplomatic messages, FDR learns of a final deadline and a coming Japanese attack. Pictured are Ambassador Nomura and special representative...
by WWIIPodcast | May 21, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTokyo and Washington seem to be making progress in their peace talks. And yet, the Japanese 1st Air Fleet departs for its attack on Pearl...
by WWIIPodcast | May 14, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPrince Konoye’s government collapses as Gen. Tojo demands war with the U.S. Emperor Hirohito then orders Tojo to form his own government, hoping this will cause the Japanese Army to be more cautious. Meanwhile the alerts...
by WWIIPodcast | Apr 25, 2018 | Featured, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadDr. Vinogradova comes back to the show to discuss her latest book, Defending the Motherland: The Soviet Women Who Fought Hiter’s Aces. This episode’s sponsor:...
