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The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Episode 409-Will This Day Never End? 32:06

1d ago32:06

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It’s still August 12, 1942 and after two large attacks, the Axis now launch their main attack, that afternoon. There were to be Axis dive bombers, torpedo bombers, high level bombers, submarines and torpedo boats. A potpourri of death for the Pedestal Convoy. Yet the Allied carriers did sterling work that day. But one of them will pay the price. Le…

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Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story

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1942 - Episode 8: Life Goes On (NEW EPISODE) 35:27

4d ago35:27

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Babies are born in the Camp John Hay barracks. Nida and Ismael persevere in Baguio under Imperial Japanese rule. The prisoners put on a show ending with surprise gifts from Nakamura. Interned missionaries are taken into Baguio for interrogation by the dreaded Kempeitai. Be sure to follow this podcast to receive notifications when new episodes becom…

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Episode 212-When Dreams Come True 21:31

8d ago21:31

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The day of destiny arrives as the destroyer HMS Bulldog meets up with U-110.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 408-Operation Pedestal-One Hell of an Afternoon 29:48

16d ago29:48

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The early afternoon of August 12th would be hell for the defenders of Pedestal. Several air attacks take place, in between U-boat attacks. And the Italians have their own technologically advanced surprise for the ships of Pedestal. But can they pull it off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 407-Interview w/ Chloe Melas about Frank Murphy's book: Luck of the Draw 44:47

25d ago44:47

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Chloe Melas, granddaughter of the author, comes on to discuss the book, Luck of the Draw. Frank Murphy, a navigator was shot down and became POW for 18 months. His camp was liberated by Gen. Patton. Frank Murphy will be one of the characters in Tom Hank's new series, Masters of the Air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Episode 406-Operation Pedestal: One Hell of a Morning 27:41

30d ago27:41

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It’s August 12, 1942 and it’s a beautiful day. Which makes Axis reconnaissance flights ideal. Soon, Rome knows all it needs to and its various ships, subs and planes are sent out, all to converge on the convoy. Pedestal will need a miracle just to make it to noon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 405-Operation Pedestal: Slow Gets You Killed 28:16

1M ago28:16

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HMS Furious having delivered its Spitfires to Malta, turns around with its escort. But they are not out of danger yet. Meanwhile, as the ships of Pedestal get closer to Malta, the Allies launch several distractions. Some are a waste of time, but one gives the British an edge that a certain Italian admiral would come to loath. But surviving a war or…

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Episode 211-One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Bletchley Park discovers that the Germans have weather trawlers in the North Sea, so plan to capture Enigma equipment. This works, to a point. But Turing makes it clear, he needs an intact Enigma Machine and all the codes that go with it. So the Royal Navy will try again. Pic-HMS Somali.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 404-Operation Pedestal: First Blood 39:13

1M ago39:13

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Churchill pushes to have the largest convoy thus far, sent to Malta. Yet the Germans and Italians are ready. Before the Merchantmen and the tanker Ohio can reach Malta, they will have to survive both enemy's air forces and U-boats, not to mention Italy's cruiser squadrons. Not everyone is expected to make it through. Then again, that was expected a…

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The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Introducing Grey History Podcasts: The French Revolution 44:13

2M ago44:13

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Join me in listening to the first episode of William Clark's exploration of The French Revolution, from the Grey History Podcast. Clark goes deep and explores the grey areas around all history and certainly of Revolutionary France. The following is the episode that got the whole thing going. Prepare to binge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Episode 403-Rommel is Stopped in His Tracks 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Rommel gathers his panzers in the south for another attack. But he has gone to the well, one time too many. Monty predicts this and plans his own cauldron trap. The question is, can the Afrika Korps be tricked into taking the bait? And for the first time, the U.S. Army Air Force helps take on The Desert Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Forbidden Diary: True WWII Prison Survival Story

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1942 - Episode 7: High Crimes and Misdemeanors 28:09

2M ago28:09

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Natalie and her family are interned in Camp John Hay. The Imperial Army appoints a local carpenter to camp commandant. Japanese soldiers and civilians steal from the prisoners. As hunger and dysentery spread through the camp, the internees find ways to survive. Support the showDe către Sai Mun Gani Productions

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Episode 402-Monty Sets the Stage for Rommel 20:17

2M ago20:17

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Monty comes to grips with the type of fighter Rommel is and plans accordingly. More men are brought forward and a trap is set for the Axis forces. Meanwhile, Churchill brings the Allies closer together with a visit to Stalin in Moscow. The bad news is there will be no cross channel attack in 1942. The good news is that the Americans will soon land …

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Episode 401-Interview w/ Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch: The Nazi Conspiracy & Churchill Gives British 8th Army to Monty 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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First, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch come to discuss The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill. For the second episode: Auchinleck is out, Monty and Harold Alexander are in. They all know that Rommel is going to attack and soon, so Monty gets to work, ordering forward more men and telling 8th Army: We are here to w…

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Episode 210-Bletchley Park: The Dark Days 24:42

3M ago24:42

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While Alan Turing and the others work their hearts out, they are shown that having captured German codes goes a lot further. Until more of that can happen, they will focus on the Italian Naval Codes. And though the U.S. is not technically in the war yet, they lose an escort, the destroyer USS Reuben James.…

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Episode 400-The Second Battle of Ruweisat Ridge 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Though both sides are depleted, Churchill wants Auchinleck to attack again, so he does. As not much has changed, the result is another loss of men, material and fuel, with nothing to show for it. Meanwhile, Rommel is asking for more of everything as he is so close to Cairo and finally taking North Africa for the Axis. But soon, there will be anothe…

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Episode 399-The First Battle of Ruweisat Ridge 23:51

3M ago23:51

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With the First Battle of El Alamein over, the two generals settle for smaller battles while their reinforcements arrive. C in C, ME Auchinleck will take a page from Rommel’s book, by forcing The Desert Fox to react to him. But then Rommel shows why he’s worth studying, by turning the tables on Ruweisat Ridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Episode 398-First Battle of El Alamein 24:49

3M ago24:49

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With the First Battle of El Alamein, Rommel’s building desperation clashes with Auchinleck’s determination to finally make a stand. But it’s the mistakes made by Afrika Korps that will determine the success or failure of The Desert Fox’s latest attack. Not that Rommel is ready to concede any territory he has conquered. Meanwhile, Churchill is getti…

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Episode 397-Interview w/ Iain MacGregor: The Lighthouse of Stalingrad & Prelude to The 1st Battle of El Alamein 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

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Another 2 Episode Special! First, my interview with Iain MacGregor about his book, The Lighthouse at Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Heart of the Greatest Battle of WWII. An excellent single source of the battle. Then, Prelude to the 1st Battle of El Alamein. With the coming battle at El Alamein, C in C Auchinleck knows he has to win, because A…

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Episode 396-The Battle of Mersa Matruh 27:10

4M ago27:10

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As Tobruk has fallen, the next defensive line is set up at Mersa Matruh, but C in C, ME Auchinleck has little faith in Gen. Ritchie’s latest plan. Thus Auchinleck takes over the battle himself, but is frustrated by bad communications and Gen. Gott’s misreading of the situation. Please see previous episode cover for additional map. Learn more about …

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Episode 209-Bletchley Park: Land of Misfits 18:08

4M ago18:08

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As Britain begins to work out the details of simultaneously detecting U-boats, while guiding their convoys, the Admiralty slowly comes to trust the off center civilians at Station X. Mostly because of the defeats suffered by the Royal Navy. Things must change before lives and supplies can be saved.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 395-The Gazala Gallop 26:18

4M ago26:18

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With Tobruk lost, 8th British Army falls back to the Egyptian border. But C in C Claude Auchinleck is still not convinced that they are safe from Rommel, so agrees to another pull back to Mersa Matruh. Gen. Ritchie sets up his defenses, but Auchinleck has another line established even further back at El Alamein. Meanwhile, Rommel’s men travel 100 m…

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Episode 208-The Story of HMS Jervis Bay 19:55

4M ago19:55

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As the British still have yet to figure out that their signals are being read, the loss of convoy ships continues apace. Adm. Donitz knows this can’t last forever, but for now, the German Navy continues to choke the Home Island. Pic-Jervis Bay.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 394-Warrior Next Door Podcast Interview & Tobruk Has Fallen 1:38:36

4M ago1:38:36

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First, Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo, the hosts of The Warrior Next Door Podcast return to share more clips of WWII Veterans and their experiences. The Second Episode: Now that the Battle of Gazala is over and the bulk of the 8th British Army was back along with Egyptian border, Rommel is ready to go after Tobruk. And his speed will amaze and overaw…

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The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Episode 393-Interview w/ James Shone: The Host of the Taiwan Through Time Podcast & Operation Harpoon 1:53:05

4M ago1:53:05

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Two Episode Special! James Shone comes on to share what Taiwan, then Formosa was going through during, but also, before the war. Then, as Rommel prepares to surround Tobruk, Churchill and the War Cabinet decide to once again, try to get supplies to Malta. What follows is more disaster and death. The dark year that is 1942 continues. Learn more abou…

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Episode 392: Interview w/ Dr. Paul Gill Jr. about his father’s book: Armageddon in the Arctic Ocean. 2nd Ep: Tobruk is Surrounded 1:40:50

5M ago1:40:50

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First, Dr. Paul Gill Jr. comes on to talk about his dad’s book about his life and war time adventures, Armageddon in The Arctic Ocean: Up the Hawse Pipe from Galley Boy to Third Mate on a Legendary Liberty Ship in the Biggest Convoy Battle of WWII and then the North Africa campaign continues with Tobruk is Surrounded. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Episode 391-Two Episode Special! Interview w/ Taylor Downing about his book 1942: Winston Churchill and Britain's Darkest Hour and The British 8th Army is Outfoxed 1:11:39

5M ago1:11:39

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First, historian Taylor Downing comes on to talk about his new book, 1942: Winston Churchill and Britain’s Darkest Hour and then we pick up with Rommel and Ritchie battling it out in North Africa. The Desert Fox will push his men to the breaking point, but the Axis Forces will win the Battle of Gazala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Episode 207-Donitz Has His Day 18:02

5M ago18:02

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Adm. Donitz, put in charge of the U-boats in 1935 spends his days perfecting the Wolf Pack System. And the first to suffer from this was the carrier HMS Courageous.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 390-The Battle of Knightsbridge Box 19:39

5M ago19:39

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With the Battle of Bir Hakeem over Rommel is ready to drive on Tobruk, but first he has to get passed the Knightsbridge Box, where the 2nd and 4th Armored Brigades are waiting. What follows is mistakes by both sides, but Rommel reacts more quickly because he is with his men. Meanwhile, 8th Army Commander Ritchie is far away and has no idea what’s g…

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Episode 206-A Gift From Warsaw 20:41

5M ago20:41

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As war looms over Europe, the various country’s work overtime in an attempt to read the other’s signals. Yet, the Poles, due to a fluke, are years ahead of the British and French.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 389-Interview w/ Saul David about his book Devil Dogs 1:04:40

5M ago1:04:40

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Historian Saul David talks about his latest book, Devil Dogs: From Guadalcanal to the Shores of Japan. King Company of the legendary 1st Marine Division will take part in 4 major battles in the Pacific; Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu and Okinawa. But first comes the Canal. The Marines were only meant to establish a beach head and pave the way fo…

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Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper Stalks London’s War-Torn Streets 17:44

5M ago17:44

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Here’s a preview of Bad Women: The Blackout Ripper. Over a single week in February 1942, a depraved serial killer stalked London’s dark and WWII bomb-ravaged streets, hunting for victims in the city’s bars and clubs. Using new research from police files, court transcripts and exhaustive genealogical studies, season 2 of Hallie Rubenhold’s Bad Women…

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The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

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Episode 388-The Battle of Bir Hakeem: The Redemption of French Honor 32:10

5M ago32:10

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Now that the Battle of the Cauldron was over, Rommel could come for the Free French at Bir Hakeem, to his SW. With this outpost removed, Africa Corps would be free to drive to the NE and take Tobruk. But the Desert Air Force would strive mightily to save the French, now dubbed, The Fighting French. And those men, a mixed bag of nationalities would …

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Episode 387-The Battle of the Cauldron 27:56

6M ago27:56

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Rommel anticipates British 8th Army’s attack and prepares. The attack, Operation Aberdeen is launched, but will come to a sad end. This allows Rommel to commence his own attack, scattering thousands of Allies troops before him. The Battle of the Cauldron was supposed to be the beginning of end of The Desert Fox. Instead, it will be the beginning of…

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Episode 386-Damien Lewis talks about his book, Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy 54:58

6M ago54:58

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Writer Damien Lewis returns to discuss his latest book about the beautiful Josephine Baker. She has found everything she wanted in France, but soon the country is over run by Nazis. Now she will be enlisted to spy for the Allies so France can, one day, return to its position as one of Europe's most powerful countries. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Episode 205-The War Within the War 19:06

6M ago19:06

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We finish up with the story of Convoy HG76 and then move on to the Wrens of the Western Approaches Tactical Unit, but first, there is a critical point in time that has to be covered, namely May 9, 1941, when the British got their hands on an Enigma Machine. Back in time, we travel.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 385-The Cauldron 32:15

6M ago32:15

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Rommel’s lunge at Tobruk causes his panzers to get trapped. So the Desert Fox changes his plans and 8th Army Commander Ritchie gives Rommel days of freedom, while the Commonwealth troops set up to push on to Libya. Rommel uses this time to attack the isolated 150th Brigade Group over and over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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Episode 384-The English GI: A Yorkshire Schoolboy's Adventures in the US and Europe 46:52

7M ago46:52

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This graphic novel by Jonathan Sandler covers the story of a young Jewish British citizen on vacation in NY when Pearl Harbor is attacked. Soon he is swept up in the US Army fighting for Uncle Sam, while his family back in Leeds worries over his safety. The story is taken from the main character’s real wartime experiences and unofficial memoir. Lea…

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Episode 383-Rommel Comes For Tobruk 25:04

7M ago25:04

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The day of battle is here. Both sides have made flawed plans. The question is who can adapt faster. Still, the first phase of the Battle of Gazala goes to The Desert Fox. But there is always the question of fuel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Recorded History Podcast Network

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Episode 204-War Gaming to Victory 25:23

7M ago25:23

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This is the first of a series about the Western Approaches Tactical Unit or WATU that help break Axis codes and so much more.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 382-Dale Jenkins Covers The Battles of Coral Sea and Midway 56:55

7M ago56:55

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Retired Naval Officer Dale A. Jenkins, who served in the Pacific has a book coming out in December: Diplomats and Admirals. Today he sets up and examines the two battles, Coral Sea and Midway, then how their outcomes affected the rest of the Pacific War. His website is https://daleajenkins.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

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Episode 381-The Battle at Gazala: The Waiting is All 31:04

7M ago31:04

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As The Allies and Axis prepare for a battle at Gazala, Rommel and Gen. Ritchie both feel confident that their plan is best. Yet both sides have weaknesses: Rommel doesn’t know where all the Allied formations are and the British led forces think they have it easier in only defending their positions. Both sides will make mistakes, but who will exploi…

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Episode 380-The British 8th Army vs The Desert Fox 27:04

7M ago27:04

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Rommel is able to take Cyrenaica back from the British 8th Army, but between his fuel issues and C in C, ME Auchinleck’s personnel changes, the two sides will stare at each other for a while. But the combat will return as North Africa’s fate will determine the future of the Middle East and the Suez Canal. It’s all or nothing, but having to deal wit…

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Episode 203-Nieves Fernandez and The Gas Pipe Gang 20:37

8M ago20:37

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This stand alone episode covers local Philippine resisters, including the greatest female rebel, Nieves and the rescue of Bataan Death March survivors.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 379: Rommel Strikes Back 30:23

8M ago30:23

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With the failure of Gen. Auchinleck's Operation Crusader, at the end of 1941, Rommel resupplies and heads out again, before the British can start Operation Acrobat, the drive on Tripoli. As it was a year ago, the Allies are stretched far too thin and the men are under trained and under staffed. Rommel hopes to take Cyrenaica, then Tobruk, all in pr…

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Episode 378: West Africa and Charles De Gaulle 26:36

8M ago26:36

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Before moving on to Operation Pedestal and then the Eastern Front, Gen. Charles De Gaulle’s moves in West Africa have to be covered. He seeks to rebuild the French Empire by grabbing African lands that went with the Vichy Government after France fell to German forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 377-Iceland: A Peaceful Invasion 55:07

8M ago55:07

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In this one off episode, Iceland and Greenland’s participation in the war is covered. Denmark leads these two islands to the north, but when Nazi Germany occupies Denmark, the islands are on their own. Churchill, as the First Lord of the Admiralty decides that these two islands must come under British control. But it will take American and Canadian…

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Episode 376-The Falcon of Malta 31:04

8M ago31:04

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In the mold of Adrian Warburton, one George Beurling comes to Malta in July. Like Warby, George or Screwball as he is called, does not care for much for anything really, only flying and fighting. And in a short time, he will cause hell for the Axis pilots. However, Kesselring has ordered Fliegerkorps II to be given more pilots. The overwhelming air…

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Episode 202-The Return of a Hero 21:02

9M ago21:02

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This is the final of the Pappy Boyington series. Each moment the war seems closer to ending, the more the POWs fear for their lives. Surely the Japanese will want revenge for losing the war.De către WWII Podcast Members

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Episode 375-Starvation and Betrayal 27:27

9M ago27:27

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Lord Gort will have his own Quisling to deal with as a Malta youth comes ashore to spy for Mussolini. Meanwhile, another convoy is attempted, but it too will fail. Gort has no choice but to reduce rations further. His biggest fear is if the Maltese people want to give up or will his soldiers give up the fight before a massive supply convoy can fina…

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