With Sicily about to fall, the Germans prepare to evacuate their troops, not so much the Italians....
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Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now
Monty’s plan to swing left has failed. Now he wants Patton’s help who still does not trust the...
Episode 598-Monty Can’t Keep His Promise
Monty’s 8th Army can’t push on north to Catania, so he has other forces swing to the left. But...
Episode 561-French Honor/German Betrayal
Casablanca finally falls to Gen. Patton’s forces. In reaction, the Germans send reinforcements to Tunisia and occupy the rest of France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 560-Rock the Kasbah!
The GI's comes ashore, but not where they’re supposed to. Still, order is formed and the attack commences. As for reaching the vital airport 5 miles in, the Americans have a French Ace up their sleeve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 559-The French Navy Fights Back
Casablanca’s French vessels focus on destroying U.S. landing craft. Meanwhile, Gen. Patton’s tanks come ashore at Safi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 558-Of All the Gin Joints In the World
The Americans come at Casablanca. But waiting for them are impressive batteries, submarines and the battleship Jean Bart. And for all the work the US State Department had done, Vichy will not submit quietly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Episode 557-French Pride vs American Resolve
The Allied Center Task Force has its work cut out in trying to take Oran and the surrounding airfields. Surprise French attacks from the south and east wreck Allied plans and the timetable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 556-The Americans Have Landed
Though far from perfect, the Western Allies make landfall with their Eastern and Central Task Forces in North Africa. Shots are exchanged, planes are downed, ships sunk and men fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices