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Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind

by WWIIPodcast | August 27, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Nimitz is determined...

Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men

by WWIIPodcast | August 24, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped men. Learn more...

Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller

by WWIIPodcast | August 18, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...

Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing

With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante,...

Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck

The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack...

Episode 644-Hold The Line!

The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will...

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

Episode 627-Interview with Dave R. Holland

Dave Holland, author of Guadalcanal: The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front, comes on to get us started on Operation Watchtower. Why was Guadalcanal chosen by the U.S. as a starting point to take on the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...