With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will...
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Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz’s War
Peter Ortiz had an incredible life including the French Foreign Legion, the US Marines and the...
Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the...
Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind
The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Nimitz is determined...
Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men
Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped men. Learn more...
Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller
While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...
Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing
With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante, sending massive reinforcements. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert...
Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck
The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII...
Episode 644-Hold The Line!
The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...