Episodes

  • Episode 554-Operation Torch: At Last We Are On Our Way

    Episode 554-Operation Torch: At Last We Are On Our Way
    Jul 28 2025
    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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Episode 553-The Western Desert Campaign Comes to an End

    Episode 553-The Western Desert Campaign Comes to an End
    Jul 25 2025
    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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Operation 552-Operation Supercharge

    Operation 552-Operation Supercharge
    Jul 23 2025
    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 Division attack during the night. Still, the Germans are formidable, even with their dwindling supplies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Episode 551-Interview w/ Tim Bouverie: Allies at War

    Episode 551-Interview w/ Tim Bouverie: Allies at War
    Jul 18 2025
    Operation Barbarossa and the attack on Pearl Harbor created the Grand Alliance, but holding it together took constant work. Only by looking at their areas of conflict, as well as cooperation, are we able to understand the course of the war and world that developed in its aftermath. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 TikTok-@wwiiguy Instagram - rayharrisjr youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Episode 550-The Second Battle of El Alamein

    Episode 550-The Second Battle of El Alamein
    Jul 14 2025
    Battle has been joined. Though the Axis are outmanned, their minefields allow them to hold back Monty’s attacks. And Rommel is soon on his way back to take command once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 549-Never Fear, Monty is Here!

    Episode 549-Never Fear, Monty is Here!
    Jul 7 2025
    Monty is now in command of 8th Army. Rommel is ill, but will return when the 2nd Battle of El Alamein gets underway. Still, Monty’s plans do not start out well for his men. And the Torch landings are very far away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 548-How The East Was Won

    Episode 548-How The East Was Won
    Jul 1 2025
    After a series of body blows, Army Group South is forced back to the Dnieper River. Then they begin to construct the Panther Waton Line, but the Soviets don’t wait and attack right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 547-Soviet Whack A-Mole

    Episode 547-Soviet Whack A-Mole
    Jun 27 2025
    Operation Citadel is over, now its Moscow’s turn. What follows is a series of hammer blow counter attacks by Moscow. Some succeed, some fail, but they all bleed the German invaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins