Episode 559-The French Navy Fights Back
Casablanca’s French vessels focus on destroying U.S. landing craft. Meanwhile, Gen. Patton’s tanks come ashore at Safi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Aug 202524min
Episode 558-Of All the Gin Joints In the World
The Americans come at Casablanca. But waiting for them are impressive batteries, submarines and the battleship Jean Bart. And for all the work the US State Department had done, Vichy will not submit q...
14 Aug 202526min
Episode 557-French Pride vs American Resolve
The Allied Center Task Force has its work cut out in trying to take Oran and the surrounding airfields. Surprise French attacks from the south and east wreck Allied plans and the timetable. Learn more...
9 Aug 202528min
Episode 556-The Americans Have Landed
Though far from perfect, the Western Allies make landfall with their Eastern and Central Task Forces in North Africa. Shots are exchanged, planes are downed, ships sunk and men fall. Learn more about ...
4 Aug 202530min
Episode 555-Allied Blood on French Soil
The Western Allies had landed in North Africa, but two diversionary attacks go horribly wrong. The Americas have their first significant casualties of the war. Operation Torch has a rough start. Learn...
1 Aug 202530min
Episode 554-Operation Torch: At Last We Are On Our Way
Operation Torch, though a rushed affair, carried the hopes of Washington and London and all of Europe. After much wrangling, the details come together and the date is set, November 8, 1942. Learn more...
28 Juli 202526min
Episode 553-The Western Desert Campaign Comes to an End
Though suffering heavy losses, Monty continues to attack Rommel. Both sides were bled, but this was something Rommel could not afford. The great race back west was on. Learn more about your ad choices...
25 Juli 202525min
Operation 552-Operation Supercharge
Monty hopes to confuse Rommel with several limited attacks, so when the big push comes, the German’s main defenses will be out of place. This works and soon, 2 British brigades and the 2nd New Zealand...
23 Juli 202528min
