Episode 640-Blood In The Water
Trying to shield Henderson Field with carrier based aircraft, Japanese submarines go hunting for them. Their successes further weaken Adm. Nimitz’s offensive air arm. Want to go beyond the battlefiel...
20 Jul 0s
Episode 639-Live WW2 Story Share
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 Jul 50min
Episode 638-Bloodletting at Guadalcanal
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 Jul 23min
Episode 637-Battle of the Eastern Solomons
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 Jul 32min
Episode 636-No Mercy, No Quarter Given
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 Jul 18min
Episode 635-Battle of Alligator Creek
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 Jun 28min
Episode 634-First Battle of Matanikau
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 Jun 20min
Episode 633-A Lack of Battlemindedness
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 Jun 20min
