Episode 553-The Western Desert Campaign Comes to an End

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 into the war with exclusive b...

16 Heinä 50min

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 The History of WWII Podcast? Div...

13 Heinä 23min

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 History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo,...

7 Heinä 32min

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. (The History of WW2 Podcast), T...

3 Heinä 18min

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 Ray Harris Jr. (The History of W...

30 Kesä 28min

The Marines finish the airstrip, now just waiting for fighters to defend them against daily air raids. Meanwhile, an American patrol gets ambushed which leads to Vandegrift's first major offensive. J...

25 Kesä 20min

After the Battle of Savo Island the US Marines are alone of Guadalcanal. But Maj. Gen. Vandegrift gets on with his job of securing the island. He is handed his first casualty.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (T...

22 Kesä 20min

Adm. Fletcher, nervous about losing more carriers departs Guadalcanal. Not 24 hours later the Japanese attack. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The War...

12 Kesä 35min