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Episode 612-Death of a Carrier

by WWIIPodcast | March 23, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Though faulty reports, the Americans will claim an impressive victory. Then comes a chance for something greater. Meanwhile the Japanese invasion force is waiting for their carriers to wipe out Fletcher’s Task Force 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 611-Battle of the Coral Sea: First Blood

by WWIIPodcast | March 20, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With imperfect information, both sides strike at the other. Still, Adm. Fletcher’s potential to wreck havoc is greater than the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 610-Fletcher’s Tulagi Air Raid

by WWIIPodcast | March 17, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Japanese opening move at the Battle of the Coral Sea is dealt a blow by Adm. Fletcher and the pilots of the Yorktown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 609-Prelude to The Battle of the Coral Sea

Returning to the Pacific Theater, after Pearl Harbor the Japanese run wild. But Adm. Nimitz seeks...

Episode 608-Patton’s Slapping Spree

Gen. Patton is now a hero of the War Effort and the American people. But then his temper will...

Episode 607-The Axis Escapes Sicily

Gen. Patton will order a third amphibious end run, but by now Gen. Truscott’s 3rd division is...

Episode 573-Cursed By The Rains Of Tunisia

The Battle of the Mareth Line begins. It starts out well, but then rain and a bad decision by the British give the Axis enough time to react. Meanwhile, Patton’s tanks push closer towards the coast, hoping to relieve Monty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation

Prof. David Nasaw comes on to discuss his book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After WWII. The GI Bill was the least Washington could do for the returning GIs, not that they were all treated equally. Mr. Nasaw brings stories and lessons that should not be...

Episode 571-Patton Is Now In Command

The Allied forces in Tunisia, now designated the 18th Army gets a new leader, Harold Alexander. He wants training and new leadership. So on his way from Casablanca is Gen. Patton. Meanwhile, Rommel is out as the North African Axis Commander. Learn more about your ad...