Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield join me as we host several relatives who share WWII stories. Want to...
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Episode 638-Bloodletting at Guadalcanal
The constant Japanese air attacks are joined by Naval bombardment. But the Marine’s supplies or...
Episode 637-Battle of the Eastern Solomons
A strong Japanese force comes for Guadalcanal, but Fletcher’s carriers have turned around to...
Episode 633-A Lack of Battlemindedness
After the Battle of Savo Island the US Marines are alone of Guadalcanal. But Maj. Gen. Vandegrift gets on with his job of securing the island. He is handed his first casualty. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The...
Episode 632-Battle of Savo Island
Adm. Fletcher, nervous about losing more carriers departs Guadalcanal. Not 24 hours later the Japanese attack. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your...
Episode 631-Their First Banzai Charge
The fighting on Gavutu, Tanambogo and Tulagi is intense. The US Marines have air power and naval might to support them, the Japanese have the Banzai attack, which they unleash for the first time. Both sides will bleed to hold these islands. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The...
Episode 630-Steve Vesce Interview: Harry Hopkins: One Ordinary Man
Entrepreneur and author Steve Vesce comes on to talk about his book, One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins. Mr. Vesce follows Hopkins as he get intertwined in ever larger events, first the Great Depression and then helping to form The Big...
Episode 629-Mop Up The Americans
With Marines on Guadalcanal, Adm. Yamamoto orders an overwhelming response. He wants the Americans chased away. Japanese air craft arrive first, but the Wildcat fighters of Enterprise and Saratoga are waiting for them. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The...
Episode 628-Interview w/ Anthony Maras: Director of Pressure
Director, editor and co-writer of the D-Day film Pressure, Anthony Maras shares behind the scenes tidbits and little known gems of the final hours before D-Day was launched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices