Episodes

  • Episode 535-The First Cracks Appear

    Episode 535-The First Cracks Appear
    May 9 2025
    The Axis retreat from the Don River was haphazard. Armies were lost as was much equipment. Army Group South would regroup and form another line, but it was much reduced and the Soviets were only getting stronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Ep 534-Becky Aikman Interview-Spitfires:The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During WWII

    Ep 534-Becky Aikman Interview-Spitfires:The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During WWII
    May 6 2025
    Writer Becky Aikman tells the story of American female pilots that chose to go to Britain, to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary. While flying Spitfires and Hurricanes, they live their lives to the fullest. It's a new land and a new chance to reinvent themselves. But not all will make it to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone

    Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone
    May 2 2025
    As the Stavka made the South its main area of operations in 1942, saving Stalingrad was only the beginning. Next, the Italians were wiped out, then the Romanians were finished off. Now, it was the Hungarian’s turn and what was coming at them was a tidal wave of steel, shot and shell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Episode 532-Operation Little Saturn Pt 2

    Episode 532-Operation Little Saturn Pt 2
    Apr 29 2025
    With the 8th Italian Army destroyed, the Soviets will now focus on the German forces SE of Stalingrad and the 2nd Hungarian Army. The US liaison officer will see the results of these battles and report the slaughter to FDR. Meanwhile, Gen. Manstein is forced to order a pull back of all forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 531-Operation Little Saturn Pt 1

    Episode 531-Operation Little Saturn Pt 1
    Apr 25 2025
    Picking another weak point of the Axis defensive line to the NW of Stalingrad, the Italian 8th, the Hungarian 2nd and what remained of the Romanian 3rd Armies would be attacked. Then the airfield feeding Gen. Paulus’ 6th Army would be raided. The German forces would be tied down and unable to assist. Punch by punch Army Group South is losing its strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 530-Operation Mars

    Episode 530-Operation Mars
    Apr 22 2025
    Operation Mars was the sister Soviet counter attack to Uranus, which freed Stalingrad. But Mars would end very differently for the Soviets. When it was all over, the Stavka would turn their attention back to the south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the Generals

    Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the Generals
    Apr 18 2025
    Author Jonathan Horn’s Book, The Fate of Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright and the Epic battle for the Philippines, covers the experiences of both generals during the war. Yet, one is remembered by history, the other, not so much. This book seeks to rectify this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Episode 528-Operation Northern Lights

    Episode 528-Operation Northern Lights
    Apr 14 2025
    Gen. von Manstein is sent north to capture Leningrad. But days before his attack is launched, the Soviets launch their own. And the results of this battle will be felt all the way to Stalingrad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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