The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli Project
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The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli Project
A podcast covering the entire second world war from beginning to end.
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The China Update: Part 2
We continue the update on China from the outbreak of the second Sino-Japanese war until the attack on Pearl harbor when the entry of the United States...
The China Update: Part 1
In this episode we fill in the blanks in China, catching up on how China found itself at war with Japan in 1937
Appendix I Part 2: Tom Derrick VC
A biography of the most famous Australian Soldier of all time: Tom "Diver" Derrick, VC.
Appendix I: Company of Heroes 3; an interview with David Milne
My interview with David Milne, Senior Designer of Company of Heroes 3 for Relic Entertainment.
Closing the Vice
The final pieces of Operation CARTWHEEL finally fall into place with the capture of Cape Gloucester and the seizure of the Admiralty islands.
Appendix H: Richard Tregaskis; Reporting Under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam
My interview with Ray Boomhower about his biographer of war correspondant Richard Trgaskis.
Battle for the Backwater
In this episode we conclude the Aleutian campaign with the invasions of Attu and Kiska.
War on the Cold Periphery
Part one of the Aleutians Campaign including the occupation of Attu and Kiska as well as the battle of the Komandorski Islands.
The First Atoll
Nimitz begins his drive through the central pacific with at the battle of Tarawa.
The End of the Solomons
We finally reach the end of the Solomons campaign with the landing at Bougainville.
Vengeance in the Solomons
Halsey and MacArthur resume their drives up the Solomons chain in their effort to isolate Rabaul.
Overpaid and Over Here
We now turn toward the Pacific theatre once again but first make a stop over the United States to discuss the war's effects on the US population.
Appendix G: What is Fascism
A short look at what Fascism is as a political movement or ideology.
The Battle of the Atlantic
The four phases of the battle of the Atlantic form 1939 to defeat in 1943.
Appendix: F; The Iron Sea, an Interview with Simon Read
In this appendix I speak with author Simon Read about his book The Iron Sea.
Zhukov's Cauldron
The war on the Eastern Front continues and the stage is set for the largest tank battle in history: Kursk.
Appendix E: Navies of the Second World War
A supplement describing the state of maritime power heading into the Second World War
Episode 31: Torch Light
The United States finally enters the war against the European Axis with the landings in North Africa.
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Episode 30: Rainy Marching on the Painful Field
We finally come to an end in the Battle of Guadalcanal and then transition over to North Africa to prepare for the Battle of El Alamein.
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Episode 29: Thermopylae on Matanikau
The New Guinea campaign, the final defense of Henderson Field, and the Battle of Santa Cruz.
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Episode 28: Death Island
The next stage in the Epic of Guadalcanal including the battle of Cape Esperance and a short bio of Admiral "Bull" Halsey.
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Episode 27: Sabers in the Sun
The Battle of Guadalcanal continues at the battles of Bloody Ridge and Torpedo Junction.
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Episode 26: the Eagle Strikes Back
America finally begins the long campaign to defeat japan.
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Episode 25: Yamomoto's Gambit
The battles of the Coral Sea and Midway through the lens of Naval doctrine and Carrier tactics of the early pacific war.
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Episode 24: Fox Catcher
In this installment we continue the North African campaign and set the stage for the battle of El Alamein and introduce another iconic character; Bern...
Appendix D: Return to the Reich; an Interview with Eric Lichtblau
An interview with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Eric Lichtblau and his book Return to the Reich; a Holocaust Refugee's Mission to Defea...
Episode 23: Blue Jubilee
The war on the eastern front continues with the soviet winter counter offensive. Then raid on Dieppe provides the allies with dire lessons.
Episode 22: the Reluctant Dragon
In this episode we pause for a moment before returning to Europe to see where America was as she entered the War.
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Appendix C: In Toni's Footsteps, an interview with Carl Timms
In this episode I interview Carl Timms of Dark Matter Films about his documentary "In Toni's Footsteps" which can be found on Vimeo.
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Episode 21: Shangri-la
The fall of the Philippines, Japanese raids in the Indian Ocean, and the Doolittle raid.
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Appendix B: Panzer Commander, an interview with Stephen Robinson
My interview with Stephen Robinson about his new book "Panzer Commander Herman Balck, Germany's Master Tactician."
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Episode 20: the Sledgehammer and the Egg
The Japanese Invasion of the Dutch East Indies and the Raid on Darwin.
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Episode 19: the Honor of the Empire
The Japanese conquest of Hong Kong and the Fall of Singapore.
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