US Marines land in the Guadalcanal area. The plan is to march up the Solomon Islands. But first...
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Episode 625-Next Stop: Guadalcanal
With Midway over the U.S. has to decide how to proceed. But the Japanese make the decision for...
Episode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End
The main victory of Midway has been accomplished, but Spruance goes for more. Meanwhile, Japanese...
Episode 602-Victory at Mt. Etna
While the Big Red One pushing east just above the Canadians, the 45th Infantry Division moves east along the north coast road. Italian units are pushed aside, but then comes a line manned by Germans. Four US Army machine gunners were sacrifice themselves. Learn more...
Episode 601-Operation Hardgate
The Germans have a plan to stop the Allies from reaching Messina. Problem is, their plans end up in the hands of the Allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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