Episode 285-The Fall of Timor
Despite Allied hopes that Timor would be left alone, the Japanese Empire has need of its airfields to bomb Australia. But what the invaders were not counting on was the tough Australian Commandos who ...
12 Huhti 202031min
Episode 284- The Fall of Java, Pt 3
The Final of the Java series. East Java falls and what is left of the Java Allied Defense is trapped in the south at Tjilatjap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Huhti 202033min
Episode 283-The Fall of Java Pt 2-The Battle of the Java Sea
The Japanese come at Java but first must deal with the Combined Fleet of Dutch, Australian, British and American vessels. What follows is The Battle of the Java Sea and The Battle of Sundra Straight. ...
28 Maalis 202048min
Episode 282-Interview with Peter Lion about his book: Merg
Peter Lion joins up to talk about the incredible George Mergenthaler, the sole heir to a vast fortune, but after Pearl Harbor, he joined the US Army as a buck private, only wanting to do his part. Lea...
19 Maalis 20201h 11min
Episode 281-The Fall of Java Pt 1
With Sumatra lost the Allies know that Java is next. ABDA Commander Gen. Archibald Wavell prepares his meager forces as best he can. One asset is the heavy cruiser the USS Houston, but can this make u...
3 Maalis 202032min
Episode 280-The Fall of Sumatra
With Singapore all but taken, the Japanese start operations against Sumatra. The Dutch ask for help from ABDA Command, but it may be too little, too late. Still, the Allies have one chance to stop the...
23 Helmi 202034min
Episode 279-Interview with Wes Tooke, writer and producer of the film Midway
Writer, Wes Tooke joins us to talk about the film Midway. We cover this pivotal turning point in the Pacific War, lead by Adm. Chester Nimitz. Young men like Dick Best, Wade McClusky and Clarence Dick...
11 Helmi 202043min
Episode 278-The Fall of Bali and The Battle of Badung Straight
Needing another airfield to attack Java, the Japanese quickly work up a plan to take Bali. Dutch Rear Adm. Karel W. Doorman and ABDA Command respond with three separate naval groups of Dutch and Amer...
3 Helmi 202036min
