Operation Tidal Wave
On August 1 1943, a force of 177 American heavy bombers conducted a strategic bombing mission over the oil fields near Ploesti, Romania to deny petroleum-based fuel to the Axis powers. The operation w...
9 Loka 202426min
FIW 10: Epilogue to the French and Indian War
In this final episode of the series, Jacob and James discuss the legacy of the French and Indian War and the post-war lives and careers of the main leaders on both sides.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
2 Loka 20241h 2min
FIW 9: More Conflict in the Caribbean and the Treaty of Paris
Following the French surrender of Canada, General Jeffrey Amherst began working on consolidating British control of North America. Meanwhile, British naval and ground forces captured Martinique. Spain...
25 Syys 202442min
FIW 8: The Fall of Canada and the Cherokee War
Having lost Quebec in 1759, the French tried to retake it in 1760 but failed. Soon afterward, three separate British armies converged on the last major French possession in Canada: Montreal. Meanwhil...
18 Syys 202452min
FIW 7: The Quebec Campaign
While British General Prideaux was busy laying siege to Fort Niagara and General Amherst was marching on Fort Carillon, the ambitious and aggressive 32-year-old James Wolfe was preparing an assault on...
11 Syys 20241h 2min
FIW 6: More French Losses: Guadeloupe, Ft. Niagara, and Ft. Carillon
In 1759, the British had launched a highly successful campaign to push the French out of the Ohio Country and into Canada. Influenced by British sugar magnates, William Pitt decided to order a British...
4 Syys 202454min
FIW 5: The Tide Turns: Fort Frontenac and Fort Duquesne
By the summer of 1758, the French position in North America was growing increasingly tenuous. The flow of food and other supplies was drying up due to the British naval blockade of North America. Ther...
28 Elo 202452min
FIW 4: Victory and Defeat: Louisbourg (again) and Fort Carillon
Beginning in 1758, the British war effort would be run by the brilliant and aggressive Member of Parliament William Pitt. Pitt opened up the government’s purse to properly fund the war effort and sent...
21 Elo 202459min
