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Episode 598-Monty Can’t Keep His Promise

by WWIIPodcast | January 27, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Monty’s 8th Army can’t push on north to Catania, so he has other forces swing to the left. But this 3 prong attack fails as well. Ordering his men to go on the defensive, Monty calls in more troops from North Africa. Meanwhile, Patton is planning his drive east, to...

Episode 597-Blood on Primosole Bridge

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

The Durham Light Infantry will lose hundreds of men so the Primosole Bridge can be held. This after the heavy losses of the 1st Parachute Brigade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 596-The First Bridge Too Far

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

One bridge down, one to go for Monty’s 8th Army. But friendly fire will disrupt Operation Fustian before it starts, leaving the British paratroopers trapped by Axis forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 595-3 Commando Bridge: The Fallen

With Palermo taken by the Americans, we turn to Monty’s rush up north. But first bridges had to be...

Episode 594-The Truscott Trot

Gen. Patton is free to go after Palermo, but only after telling his superior half truths....

Episode 593-Patton Plans His Revenge

The invasion of Sicily goes well for the Allies. But soon Monty gets greedy, which slows down the...

Episode 542-The Baron of Tank Killers

The panzers of Gen. Hoth’s 4th Panzer Army of the southern pincer start off well, thanks to most Soviet defenders being to the north. Still, its a long way to Oboyan and enemy reinforcements are coming in fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...