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Generals of WWII: The Art of Command, presented by John Viscardo, A history podcast exploring the strategies, battles, and leadership of the greatest commanders of World War II. X/Twitter: @GeneralsofWWII
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Pearl Harbor Explained: How Japan Shocked America, with John Kuehn | Ep 34 (opens the original)
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On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Pacific Fleet's main base in Hawaii. In just a few hours, Japanese aircraft devastated American battleships, airfields, and military installations, killing more than 2,400 Americans and drawing the United States into World War II. In this episode, special guest & author John Kuehn examines the events leading up to the attack, Japan's strategic objectives, the planning conducted by Admiral Yamamot
Battle of Kasserine Pass, the defeat that made the U.S. Army stronger (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 33 (opens the original)
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The Battle of Kasserine Pass was the U.S. Army’s first major confrontation with Germany’s battle-hardened forces in World War II—and it became a brutal lesson in leadership, command, and modern warfare. In February 1943, German and Italian forces under Field Marshal Erwin Rommel struck American positions in the mountains of Tunisia. The inexperienced U.S. II Corps, commanded by Major General Fredendall , suffered from poor coordination, scattered defensive positions, confused command arrangement
Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep 32 (opens the original)
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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 helped deliver one of the most consequential victories in U.S. Navy history and played a central role in America's island-hopping campaign across the Pacific. In this episode, special guest Ryan Wadle explores the life, leadership, and wartime career of Admiral Spruance , from his unexpected selection t
The Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History (with Bill Nance) | Ep 31 (opens the original)
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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 the Soviet Union after the disaster at Stalingrad. What followed was a titanic clash involving thousands of tanks, aircraft, and millions of soldiers . In this episode, special guest Bill Nance explores the causes of the Battle of Kursk, the German offensive, the legendary clash, and the Soviet coun
Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30 (opens the original)
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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 behind Japanese lines in the dense jungles of Burma during 1944. Commanded by Brigadier General Frank Merrill, the Marauders undertook a grueling 1,000-mile campaign through some of the world's most unforgiving terrain, battling not only the enemy but also disease, exhaustion, and starvation. Special g
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