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Episode 614-The Lexington is Lost
The Americans lose a carrier, Lady Lex, but the Japanese plan to take Port Moresby is also ruined....
Episode 613-The First Carrier Battle
Both the American and Japanese carrier groups launch air strikes at the other. The outcome will...
Episode 600-First Quebec Conference
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 British. During this a slight British officer pulls off a miracle. Meanwhile the fighting on Sicily is felt in Rome as Mussolini is voted out of power. Learn more about your...
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 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
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
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 secured. One bridge would cost many Allied lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices