The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 665-Marines and GIs Assemble!

Chesty Puller and his Marines get some much needed help from GIs just in time. Not that the Japanese are giving up when the sun rises.  This episode is sponsored by Cove

Episode 664-Charles Lachman Interview: They Shall Not See The Dawn

Author Charles Lachman comes on to discuss his book that follows the Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps personnel that seek to track down the Nazi elites of Hitler’s inner

Episode 663-Hang On!

As the Japanese prepare for the final battle of Guadalcanal, their various units get mixed signals, thus they will attack piecemeal. Not exactly a recipe for success. Sti

Episode 662-Leah Garrett Interivew-The Flight Nurses' War

Behind the men fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa are young women from the US Navy Nurse Corps. Their job, to triage the wounded and decide who gets out first by plane. Lea

Episode 661-Playthings of the Gods

As the Japanese prepare for their final battle of Guadalcanal, bad omens become apparent. But their attack gets delayed, twice, as the Americans only get stronger. This

Episode 660-Interview w/ Craig Chapman: Javelins in the Half Light

Craig Chapman comes on to discuss his book, which covers the largest surrender of Allied troops in Europe and the learning curve of war.  This episode is sponsored by Co

Episode 659-Nimitz Brings In Bull Halsey

The Battle of Guadalcanal is not going well for the Americans and the politicians in Washington are worried that they will lose the entire island. While they await events

Episode 658-On Their Knees, but Still Defiant

As intense as the fighting as been, the Japanese increase the tempo, bringing the Americans to their knees. Still, they fight on. While Gen. Vandegrift asks for more of e

Episode 657-Hell Comes to Henderson Field

The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese reinforcements continue to land on Guadalcanal. Gen. Vandegrift pleads for help. Th

Episode 656-Interview with Catherine Katz: Shadow Before the Flame-The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War

Historian and writer Catherine Katz joins us to cover the horrendous accident of the airship Hindenburg's tragic end. More over, the Nazi's lies and coverups after the ev

Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow

Operation Sparrow will decide if D-Day is successful. But first 3 OSS Agents have let themselves be caught by the Germans to plant the deception. Prof. Jason Bell comes o

Episode 654-America's Revenge: The Battle of Cape Esperance

The Americans need to do something they haven’t done before, win a night naval engagement. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protec

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