The British led forces are retreating from Burma. But first they must get to Mandalay and across the Ava Bridge there,...

Lesley MM Blume joins us to tell of the US Government coverup of the effects of the Atomic Bomb. The book: Fallout:...

It’s the beginning of the end for the Allied defense of Burma. While Gen. Slim’s men are pushed back, their Chinese...

Gen. William Slim will have to use all his experience and cunning to survive this latest defeat and retreat. In the...

Michel Paradis joins us to talk about his book, Last Mission to Tokyo: The Extraordinary Story of The Doolittle...

The British lead Allies will suffer defeat on land, sea and in the air, but Gen. Slim will not give up. Moving his men...

My web design guru Paul Finch of Scotland comes on as we discuss the WWII Podcast on its 10th Anniversary. Paul...

Bryan Rigg talks about his book Flamethrower: Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient and US Marine Woody Williams and His...

This episode brings in Gen. Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell as he “takes command” of Chinese Armies bound for Burma....

This episode introduces Gen. William Slim of BurCorps. It would be his job to turn the tables on the Japanese in...

The Japanese 15th Army invades Burma, hoping to use speed to reach Rangoon. But several British officers hope to hold...

Although the British are unprepared to defend Burma, Wavell believes that the Japanese may have extended themselves...

This potpourri of an episode has lots from early 1942 in the Pacific. Covering the Admiralty, Marshall, Gilbert,...

The Japanese determine that Burma must be occupied to protect their new possession of Malaya. It's up to Chiang...

With Rabaul taken the Japanese go after locations in NE New Guinea, but will have to deal with Vice Adm. Wilson Brown...

The invasions of New Britain and New Ireland get underway. But are over just as quickly. Meanwhile, Australian PM John...

Joining us is Damien Lewis, to talk about his latest book Churchill's Shadow Raiders: The Race to Develop Radar,...

With much of SE Asia conquered, the Japanese now focus on New Guinea, staring with the islands of New Britain and New...

Despite Allied hopes that Timor would be left alone, the Japanese Empire has need of its airfield to bomb Australia....

The Final of the Java series. East Java falls and what is left of the Java Allied Defense is trapped in the south at...

Peter Lion joins up to talk about the incredible George Mergenthaler, the sole heir to a vast fortune, but after Pearl...

With Sumatra lost, the Allies know that Java is next. Gen. Archibald Wavell, ABDA Commander gathers his meager forces,...

With Singapore all but taken, the Japanese start operations against Sumatra. The Dutch ask for help from ABDA Command,...

Writer, Wes Tooke joins us to talk about the film Midway. We cover this pivotal turning point in the Pacific War, lead...

Needing another airfield to attack Java, the Japanese quickly work up a plan to take Bali. Dutch Rear Adm. Karel W....

During World War II, thousands of Axis prisoners of war were held throughout Nebraska in base camps that included Fort...

With Singapore captured, the Japanese Empire sets its sights on Sumatra and Java. But first, the Celebes and Maluku...

Despite a 3 to 1 advantage in men, Archibald Percival, GOC Malay, is pushed by Churchill and ABDACOM Commander Gen....

Bringing up the Australian 8th Infantry Division, it's hoped these fresh troops can stop the Japanese 25th Army from...

With reinforcements on the way, the British lead Commonwealth troops strive to keep the Japanese away from Singapore....

The Japanese 25th Army continues pushing the Malaya Command further south, ever closer to Singapore. But the latest...

The third of the Battle of Singapore series. The 11th Indian Infantry Division, operating on the west coast, as well...

Acting Admiral Sir Tom Phillips of the British Royal Navy, hopes to begin a campaign that will save SE Asia. If he can...

Dr. David Stahel discusses his latest book, Retreat from Moscow, A New History of Germany's Winter Campaign,...

Though the British plans to defend Singapore with the Royal Navy and Air Force never materialize, Air Marshal...

Professor Mikhal Dekel joins me to talk about her book, covering Jewish Polish refugees, as 1000 children make an...

The Japanese troops push the British led forces as well as the Dutch troops around Borneo, taking coastal towns and...

After the raid on Pearl Harbor, two Japanese destroyers are sent to damage the American facilities at Midway Island....

Broken by overwhelming numbers, Gen. Maltby and Gov. Young surrender the cause of Hong Kong. But in some ways, the...

As Christmas approaches, the overwhelming Japanese forces reduce the British holdings throughout Hong Kong. Still,...

With the eastern half of Hong Kong Island practically lost, it's up to the West Brigade, under Brig. John Lawson to...

Gen. Sakai begins his invasion of Hong Kong, but Gen. Maltby has his troops ready and his Motor Torpedo Boats, which...

With the Gin Drinker's Line pierced, Gen. Maltby pulls back his men to Hong Kong Island. The Japanese will ask the...

As the Japanese military has been able to take the port cities of China by 1941, the British held Hong Kong is still...

London had decided that Hong Kong was to be sacrificed to the Japanese, but after Canada offered up two battalions,...

The marines on Wake Island are holding out, due to discipline and Japanese tactical mistakes. Yet Maj. Devereux is...

Wake Island becomes the focal point of US resistance to Japanese aggression. Adm. Kimmel will send a relief force to...

The Marines on Wake Island are down to four Wildcat fighters, but are determined to resist any Japanese invasion, no...

With MacArthur's airfields still smoldering, the Japanese attack Guam and Wake Island. But the Marines on Wake, though...

Gen. Douglas MacArthur, in command of all U.S. forces in The Philippines, is convinced that the Japanese will not...

As Japan launches Operation No. 1, the invasion of SE Asia, numerous transport ships head out to attack The...

Author Walter Borneman joins us to talk about his book, Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and The Fate of the Many Brothers...

As the Japanese invasion fleet comes closer to Malaya, the various plans established by each side will be tested. Yet,...

As Axis victories cause colonial powers to become vulnerable in the Far East, Japan decides to enter the war. With a...

Here is the first part of the first episode of Espionage, the latest podcast from Parcast. Podcast.com/espionage

With details of the Pearl Harbor attack still coming in, President Roosevelt knows he needs to inform but also calm...

The Second attack wave comes and goes at Pearl Harbor. Now, FDR, Adm. Nimitz, Adm. Halsey and Gen. Douglas MacArthur...

The Americans with Canadian help attempt to drive away or capture the Japanese troops stationed on Attu and Kiska. Yet...

The Americans continue to bomb Kiska, but the Japanese troops are not leaving. Worse, the Imperial Japanese High...