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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 20min
Episode 631-Their First Banzai Charge
The fighting on Gavutu, Tanambogo and Tulagi is intense. The US Marines have air power and naval might to support them, the Japanese have the Banzai attack, which they unleash for the first time. Both...
8 Juni 24min
Episode 630-Steve Vesce Interview: Harry Hopkins: One Ordinary Man
Entrepreneur and author Steve Vesce comes on to talk about his book, One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins. Mr. Vesce follows Hopkins as he get intertwined in ever larger ...
5 Juni 1h
