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Episode 634-First Battle of Matanikau

The Marines finish the airstrip, now just waiting for fighters to defend them against daily air raids. Meanwhile, an American patrol gets ambushed which leads to Vandegrift's first major offensive. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan...

Episode 633-A Lack of Battlemindedness

After the Battle of Savo Island the US Marines are alone of Guadalcanal. But Maj. Gen. Vandegrift gets on with his job of securing the island. He is handed his first casualty.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The...

Episode 632-Battle of Savo Island

Adm. Fletcher, nervous about losing more carriers departs Guadalcanal. Not 24 hours later the Japanese attack. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your...
Episode 627-Interview with Dave R. Holland

Episode 627-Interview with Dave R. Holland

Dave Holland, author of Guadalcanal: The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front, comes on to get us started on Operation Watchtower. Why was Guadalcanal chosen by the U.S. as a starting point to take on the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 626-Operation Watchtower Begins

Episode 626-Operation Watchtower Begins

US Marines land in the Guadalcanal area. The plan is to march up the Solomon Islands. But first they have to survive the coming Japanese counter attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 625-Next Stop: Guadalcanal

Episode 625-Next Stop: Guadalcanal

With Midway over the U.S. has to decide how to proceed. But the Japanese make the decision for them, by landing on Guadalcanal. But who will get the command, Nimitz or MacArthur? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End

Episode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End

The main victory of Midway has been accomplished, but Spruance goes for more. Meanwhile, Japanese sub I 168 stalks the wounded Yorktown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 623-And The Hiryu Makes Four

Episode 623-And The Hiryu Makes Four

Through a stroke of luck, the Americans find the last enemy carrier. Despite a series of mistakes, the Enterprise and Hornet launch their final attack. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...