Gen. Patton is now a hero of the War Effort and the American people. But then his temper will...
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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 606-Patton’s Second End Run
Patton orders a second end run and Bernard’s men end up trapped atop a height. Soon they are...
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
Episode 555-Allied Blood on French Soil
The Western Allies had landed in North Africa, but two diversionary attacks go horribly wrong. The Americas have their first significant casualties of the war. Operation Torch has a rough start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices