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Podcast Episodes
Episode 307-Prelude to the Fall of The Philippines
With the Japanese Empire deciding to invade to the south, the American fighters and bombers, under...
Episode 306-Gen. Slim Regroups, Gen. Stilwell Retreats
As Gen. William Slim deals with the remains of Burma Corps, the American general Joseph "Vinegar...
Episode 73-Italian Checks, Greek Balances
Greek soldiers continue to dominate and push the Italian invaders back into Albania and closer to the sea. The RAF makes its presence felt by downing dozens of Italian aircraft. Mussolini can't hide the backsliding of his troops from Hitler but Prime Minister Metaxas...
Episode 72-Taranto Pt 3
The last episode covering the Battle of Taranto. The second attack wave of Swordfish make for the harbor, but only after overcoming problems of their own. Admiral Cunningham scores a major success and British moral is lifted. But the Italian Navy is not finished yet.
Episode 71-Taranto, Pt 2
Adm. Cunningham updates the plan to attack Taranto, but then suffers several setbacks. These are over come, the Italians are confused by the massive ship movements during the first ten days of November. Then the first of two attacks are launched by Swordfish at the...
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...
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.
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...






