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Episode 660-Interview w/ Craig Chapman: Javelins in the Half Light

Craig Chapman comes on to discuss his book, which covers the largest surrender of Allied troops in Europe and the learning curve of war.  This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with...

Episode 659-Nimitz Brings In Bull Halsey

The Battle of Guadalcanal is not going well for the Americans and the politicians in Washington are worried that they will lose the entire island. While they await events, Adm. Nimitz makes a move. Adm. Ghormley is out and Adm. William Halsey is in.  This episode is...

Episode 658-On Their Knees, but Still Defiant

As intense as the fighting as been, the Japanese increase the tempo, bringing the Americans to their knees. Still, they fight on. While Gen. Vandegrift asks for more of everything, Adm. Yamamoto sends all his has against Guadalcanal.  This episode is sponsored by...
Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck

Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck

The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII...

Episode 644-Hold The Line!

Episode 644-Hold The Line!

The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line.  Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...

Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge

Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge

Gen. Kawaguchi comes at the Marine perimeter, over confident by half. His men advance, which is when it all starts to go wrong. But he’ll return soon. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...

Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express

Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express

Late August/Early September 1942 is all about the Japanese sending more troops to Guadalcanal and the Americans trying to stop them. All for the next big battle. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with...

Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That.

Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That.

Prof. Greg Jackson discusses his new book, Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome. Podcast Host and Creator of The History That Doesn't Suck Podcast offers examples from America's past that shows, we have survived other political and literal...

We The Founders (The Constitution) | Government That Doesn’t Suck

We The Founders (The Constitution) | Government That Doesn’t Suck

Government That Doesn't Suck is a Rewind Studios original podcast from the creators of History That Doesn't Suck, hosted by Professors Lindsey Cormack and Greg Jackson. Each episode digs into the surprising story of an American institution — from the origins of the...