The History of WWII Podcast

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

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