The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings

Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond comes on to discuss his book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings. Can one person change the world? What qualities determine effectiv

Episode 652-Chesty Puller Chooses Death

With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will hit the enemy to his east. Meanwhile, the commander of the Japanese 17th

Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz's War

Peter Ortiz had an incredible life including the French Foreign Legion, the US Marines and the OSS. Using his experience he will help organize the French Resistance who i

Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August

Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII. This episode is sponsored by Cov

Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind

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

Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men

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 bar

Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller

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. This episode is s

Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing

With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante, sending massive reinforcements.  This episode is sponsored by Coveron. On

Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck

The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Gua

Episode 644-Hold The Line!

The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line.  Want to go beyond

Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge

Gen. Kawaguchi comes at the Marine perimeter, over confident by half. His men advance, which is when it all starts to go wrong. But he’ll return soon. Want to go beyond

Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express

Late August/Early September 1942 is all about the Japanese sending more troops to Guadalcanal and the Americans trying to stop them. All for the next big battle. Want to

Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That.

Prof. Greg Jackson discusses his new book, Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome. Podcast Host and Creator of The History That Doesn't Suck Po

We The Founders (The Constitution) | Government That Doesn’t Suck

Government That Doesn't Suck is a Rewind Studios original podcast from the creators of History That Doesn't Suck, hosted by Professors Lindsey Cormack and Greg Jackson. E

Episode 640-Blood In The Water

Trying to shield Henderson Field with carrier based aircraft, Japanese submarines go hunting for them. Their successes further weaken Adm. Nimitz’s offensive air arm. Wa

Episode 639-Live WW2 Story Share

Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield join me as we host several relatives who share WWII stories. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper

Episode 638-Bloodletting at Guadalcanal

The constant Japanese air attacks are joined by Naval bombardment. But the Marine’s supplies or lack thereof is still issue #1. Want to go beyond the battlefield with Th

Episode 637-Battle of the Eastern Solomons

A strong Japanese force comes for Guadalcanal, but Fletcher’s carriers have turned around to shield Henderson Field and the Marines there. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The Histo

Episode 636-No Mercy, No Quarter Given

The Battle of Alligator Creek is over, but not the fighting. The US Marines learn a new rule of combat. Kill the enemy as many times as necessary.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (

Episode 635-Battle of Alligator Creek

Japanese reinforcements arrive on Guadalcanal and Col. Ichiki wastes no time in attacking the Marine’s East perimeter. Yet local scouts have warned the Marines.  Join Ra