Podcast Episodes

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

by WWIIPodcast | February 3, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

Needing 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 three separate naval groups of Dutch and American vessels to stop the invasion.

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

by WWIIPodcast | January 25, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

During World War II, thousands of Axis prisoners of war were held throughout Nebraska in base camps that included Fort Robinson, Camp Scottsbluff and Camp Atlanta. Many Nebraskans did not view the POWs as "evil Nazis." To them, they were ordinary men and very human.

Episode 276-The Fall of The Celebes and Maluku Islands

by WWIIPodcast | January 19, 2020 | Featured, Podcast Episodes | 0 Comments

With 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 nearby locations can be kept away.