As intense as the fighting as been, the Japanese increase the tempo, bringing the Americans to...
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Episode 657-Hell Comes to Henderson Field
The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese...
Episode 656-Interview with Catherine Katz: Shadow Before the Flame-The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War
Historian and writer Catherine Katz joins us to cover the horrendous accident of the airship...
Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow
Operation Sparrow will decide if D-Day is successful. But first 3 OSS Agents have let themselves be caught by the Germans to plant the deception. Prof. Jason Bell comes on to cover one of the greatest gambles of WWII. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can...
Episode 654-America’s Revenge: The Battle of Cape Esperance
The Americans need to do something they haven’t done before, win a night naval engagement. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20 at coveron.com/thehistory20....
Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings
Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond comes on to discuss his book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings. Can one person change the world? What qualities determine effective leadership? How do individual talent and historical circumstances combine to shape great...
Episode 652-Chesty Puller Chooses Death
With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will hit the enemy to his east. Meanwhile, the commander of the Japanese 17th Army himself lands on Guadalcanal. And as the Marines retreat back across the river Chesty decides...
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 OSS. Using his experience he will help organize the French Resistance who is getting ready for D-Day. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything....
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 Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with...