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Episode 602-Victory at Mt. Etna

by WWIIPodcast | February 13, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

While the Big Red One pushing east just above the Canadians, the 45th Infantry Division moves east along the north coast road. Italian units are pushed aside, but then comes a line manned by Germans. Four US Army machine gunners were sacrifice themselves. Learn more...

Episode 601-Operation Hardgate

by WWIIPodcast | February 9, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Germans have a plan to stop the Allies from reaching Messina. Problem is, their plans end up in the hands of the Allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 600-First Quebec Conference

by WWIIPodcast | February 5, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With Sicily about to fall, the Germans prepare to evacuate their troops, not so much the Italians. Meanwhile, the Allies discuss what comes next at the First Quebec Conference where someone leaves behind notes to Operation Overlord. Learn more about your ad choices....

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 597-Blood on Primosole Bridge

The Durham Light Infantry will lose hundreds of men so the Primosole Bridge can be held. This...

Episode 543-King of the Hills

In the north Gen. Model releases his panzers. To the south, a new type of tank killing plane is tested by the Germans. Still, whoever controls the heights controls the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...