Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep. 32
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance was one of the most important—and often underrated—American naval commanders of World War II. Best known for his decisive leadership at the Battle of Midway, Spruance helpe...
13 Sep 43min
The Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History (with Bill Nance) | Ep. 31
The Battle of Kursk was the largest tank battle in history and a turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. In July 1943, Hitler launched a desperate attempt to regain the initiative against ...
4 Sep 34min
Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30
Merrill's Marauders were one of the most extraordinary and battle-hardened units of World War II. Officially known as the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), these American volunteers fought deep beh...
26 Aug 43min
Field Marshal Rommel: the Desert Fox (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 29
Erwin Rommel remains one of the most fascinating and controversial commanders of the Second World War. Known as the "Desert Fox," Rommel earned worldwide fame for his bold leadership of the Afrika Kor...
17 Aug 42min
Admiral Dönitz: the Wolf Pack Admiral and Germany’s Undersea War (with special guest Nathaniel Marshell) | Ep 28
Karl Dönitz was one of the most influential naval commanders of WWII and the architect of Germany's devastating U-boat campaign in the Atlantic. In this episode, special guest Nathaniel Marshell will ...
8 Aug 44min
General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell, America's bulldog in China (with Quin Cho) | Ep 27
General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was one of the most controversial and outspoken American commanders of World War II. Known for his blunt personality, relentless determination, and fierce critici...
30 Jul 36min
General Mark Clark: liberator of Rome (with Bill Nance) | Ep 26
General Mark Clark was one of America's most controversial and accomplished commanders of the Second World War. Rising through the ranks to become the youngest four-star general in the U.S. Army durin...
21 Jul 43min
Battle of Midway, Part II: Japan's carriers destroyed (with Trent Hone & Jon Parshall) | Ep 25
The Battle of Midway reaches its dramatic conclusion as the Imperial Japanese Navy suffers one of the most devastating defeats in its history. In Part 2, we examine the destruction of Japan's carrier ...
12 Jul 36min
