Returning to the Pacific Theater, after Pearl Harbor the Japanese run wild. But Adm. Nimitz seeks...
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Episode 608-Patton’s Slapping Spree
Gen. Patton is now a hero of the War Effort and the American people. But then his temper will...
Episode 607-The Axis Escapes Sicily
Gen. Patton will order a third amphibious end run, but by now Gen. Truscott’s 3rd division is...
Episode 594-The Truscott Trot
Gen. Patton is free to go after Palermo, but only after telling his superior half truths. Meanwhile, Gen. Omar Bradley has to head north alone, taking on the Germans trying to retreat to Mt. Etna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 593-Patton Plans His Revenge
The invasion of Sicily goes well for the Allies. But soon Monty gets greedy, which slows down the offensive and upsets the Americans. Patton doesn’t scream unfair. Instead, he makes plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 592-Friendly Fire Massacre
The imperfect amphibious landings by the Allies is matched by the imperfect defense of the Axis forces on Sicily. With the Allies firmly onshore, the Axis change their defensive plans. But the American’s success is marred by a horrendous friendly fire accident. Learn...
Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Writer Jack El-Hai's book is now a major motion picture staring Russel Crowe and Rami Malek. Hermann Goring is captured and questioned by Dr. Douglas M Kelley who discovers that what happened in 1930's Germany can happen anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 590-The American Landings on Sicily
The Americans come ashore at three locations. Suffering relatively few deaths from Axis hands, the weather and waves were a different story. Either way, elements of Gen. Patton’s 7th Army are on Sicily. Producer Credit-Kath Hach. Learn more about your ad choices....
Episode 589:The Return of Paddy Mayne
In between the Allied air attacks and the invasion forces of Operation Husky, special forces come ashore. And one group is the SRS, formerly, David Sterling’s SAS, the Special Air Service. But now in charge is Maj. Paddy Mayne, The Irish Lion. Learn more about your...