First, a summary of Stalin’s late winter, early spring 1942 counter attacks, along the entire...
Podcast Episodes
Episode 511-FDR’s Fireside Chats
As President Roosevelt knew his New Deal policies would be unpopular with the business owners, he...
Episode 510-The Fall of Kerch
Using overwhelming artillery, the Germans close in on Sevastopol. Petrov does what he can, but the...
Episode 485-No More Dead Heroes
As Hitler battles his generals about when to stop retreating, Gen. Zhukov starts his phase 2 of the great counter attack. For Army Group Center has a weak point and the Soviets have found it.
Episode 484-Hitler Cleans House
Hitler is determined to make a stand with Army Group Center. And those that do not share his resolve or see his wisdom will be removed. Positions are soon vacated. Whereas Gen. Zhukov wants to keep attacking Army Group Center, to which Stalin is agreeable. But Zhukov...
Episode 483-Not One Single Step Back
As Army Group Center continues its retreat, clearly, the momentum has shifted. But Berlin needs it back or the Army Group will disintegrate. Thus Hitler will make a bold decision, shocking the Wehrmacht.
Episode 482-Stalin’s Dreams Almost Come True
Just as Army Group Center goes over to a defensive stance, Stalin launches his counter attack. The first battle goes well, so more units are activated. Stalin is ready to attack the entirety of Army Group Center, but Gen. Zhukov tempers his ambition. The Germans can...
Episode 481-Victoring Itself to Death
As Army Group Center winds down its offensive during Operation Typhoon, due to a lack of supplies, exhaustion and cold, the Soviets around Moscow are building up their reserves and they all have adequate clothing. Hence on December 5th, Gen. Zhukov will launch a...
Episode 480-Japanese Americans at War
Out of the Internment Camps, thousands of Nisei Japanese Americans volunteer for the U.S. Armed Forces. Their contributions will save thousands of GI’s and shorten the war. Here are some of their exploits during and after the war.