With Sumatra lost, the Allies know that Java is next. Gen. Archibald Wavell, ABDA Commander...
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Episode 280-The Fall of Sumatra
With Singapore all but taken, the Japanese start operations against Sumatra. The Dutch ask for...
Episode 279-Interview with Wes Tooke, writer and producer of the film Midway
Writer, Wes Tooke joins us to talk about the film Midway. We cover this pivotal turning point in...
Episode 70-The Battle of Taranto, Pt 1
British Admiral Andrew B. Cunningham, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet has his orders: Maintain the sea lanes between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. Holding on to Malta will allow the British to recon their main target, the port of Taranto. If the Italian war ships...
The Battle of Taranto
The Battle of Taranto took place on the night of 11–12 November 1940 during the Second World War. The Royal Navy launched the first all-aircraft ship-to-ship naval attack in history, flying a small number of obsolescent biplanetorpedo bombers from an aircraft...
Episode 69B-Talk History
We are joined by Steven Guerra of The History of the Papacy Podcast to discuss Italy's attack on Greece, the Battle of Taranto and some of the what if's of WWII.
General Sebastiano Visconti Prasca
Sebastiano Visconti Prasca (1883–1961) was an Italian general. He led the initial offensive of the Greco-Italian War, but was relieved of his command after two weeks for incompetence.
Episode 69-Greek Fire, Part II
Italy has invaded Greece, but under Prime Mister Metaxas, the Greeks are ready. The Italians are drawn in and then the defenders use their mountains to launch counter attacks. The world is impressed, but Churchill is already committed to Egypt and the U.S. is...
Episode 68-Greek Fire, Pt. 1
Mussolini and Hitler deceive each other over desired territory, while Prime Mister Metaxas of Greece tries to stay below Italy's radar. يلا شوت Britain is through trying to salt dough handprint separate Italy from Germany and decides to support the smaller Aegean...