Episodios

  • Episode 593-Patton Plans His Revenge

    Episode 593-Patton Plans His Revenge
    Jan 9 2026
    The invasion of Sicily goes well for the Allies. But soon Monty gets greedy, which slows down the offensive and upsets the Americans. Patton doesn’t scream unfair. Instead, he makes plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Episode 592-Friendly Fire Massacre

    Episode 592-Friendly Fire Massacre
    Dec 30 2025
    The imperfect amphibious landings by the Allies is matched by the imperfect defense of the Axis forces on Sicily. With the Allies firmly onshore, the Axis change their defensive plans. But the American’s success is marred by a horrendous friendly fire accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist

    Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
    Dec 24 2025
    Writer Jack El-Hai's book is now a major motion picture staring Russel Crowe and Rami Malek. Hermann Goring is captured and questioned by Dr. Douglas M Kelley who discovers that what happened in 1930's Germany can happen anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • Episode 590-The American Landings on Sicily

    Episode 590-The American Landings on Sicily
    Dec 19 2025
    The Americans come ashore at three locations. Suffering relatively few deaths from Axis hands, the weather and waves were a different story. Either way, elements of Gen. Patton’s 7th Army are on Sicily. Producer Credit-Kath Hach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Episode 589:The Return of Paddy Mayne

    Episode 589:The Return of Paddy Mayne
    Dec 15 2025
    In between the Allied air attacks and the invasion forces of Operation Husky, special forces come ashore. And one group is the SRS, formerly, David Sterling’s SAS, the Special Air Service. But now in charge is Maj. Paddy Mayne, The Irish Lion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Episode 588-Operation Ladbroke

    Episode 588-Operation Ladbroke
    Dec 10 2025
    Before the main assault of Operation Husky, airborne troops need to take key positions. But the first night time glider operations will not go well. Hundreds die before the fighting can start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Episode 587: Operation Husky Could Have Been Huskier

    Episode 587: Operation Husky Could Have Been Huskier
    Dec 5 2025
    The planning for Operation Husky was anything but smooth and comprehensive. Everyone had a dog in this fight, but in the end, Monty won. Meanwhile, Mussolini is tempted to pull out of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Episode 586-Operation Corkscrew

    Episode 586-Operation Corkscrew
    Dec 2 2025
    After the Allies decide that Sicily is the next target, first the smaller islands nearby have to be taken. Thus Operation Corkscrew begins. Meanwhile, there are those in Italy who are thinking, perhaps the time has come to talk to the Allies. And thanks to WWII Podcast Producer- Adam Dach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
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