Episodes

  • Episode 613-The First Carrier Battle
    Mar 27 2026
    Both the American and Japanese carrier groups launch air strikes at the other. The outcome will affect the SW Pacific and Australia’s security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 612-Death of a Carrier
    Mar 23 2026
    Though faulty reports, the Americans will claim an impressive victory. Then comes a chance for something greater. Meanwhile the Japanese invasion force is waiting for their carriers to wipe out Fletcher’s Task Force 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 611-Battle of the Coral Sea: First Blood
    Mar 20 2026
    With imperfect information, both sides strike at the other. Still, Adm. Fletcher’s potential to wreck havoc is greater than the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 610-Fletcher's Tulagi Air Raid
    Mar 17 2026
    The Japanese opening move at the Battle of the Coral Sea is dealt a blow by Adm. Fletcher and the pilots of the Yorktown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Episode 609-Prelude to The Battle of the Coral Sea
    Mar 12 2026
    Returning to the Pacific Theater, after Pearl Harbor the Japanese run wild. But Adm. Nimitz seeks ways to sting the enemy until the U.S. is ready to bring the fight to the enemy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Episode 608-Patton's Slapping Spree
    Mar 6 2026
    Gen. Patton is now a hero of the War Effort and the American people. But then his temper will limit his usefulness to the American cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 607-The Axis Escapes Sicily
    Mar 3 2026
    Gen. Patton will order a third amphibious end run, but by now Gen. Truscott’s 3rd division is traveling faster than ever. Meanwhile, being bold the Germans and Italians manage to evacuate most of their men from Sicily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Episode 606-Patton's Second End Run
    Feb 26 2026
    Patton orders a second end run and Bernard’s men end up trapped atop a height. Soon they are running out of ammunition and their phone lines are cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins