Best Pacific War Channel Podcasts (2025)

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Operation Husky Part 1: The Invasion of Sicily 1:23:06

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Don't forget to check out Private Internet Access using my link to receive 83% off, 4 months free with a 30 day money back guarantee: https://www.piavpn.com/PacificWarChannel In July 1943, as World War II raged on, the Allies launched Operation Husky—the invasion of Sicily—aiming to open a new front against Axis forces. This ambitious undertaking w…

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January through March 1942 in Pearl Harbor Archival footage Dissection-Episode 508 1:34:14

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at some really, really cool National Archives archival footage. The guys dig into the records of Hollywood director John Ford's Field Photographic Unit that operated on Oahu, mainly at Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor from February-May 1942. In a startling, but super cool, discovery, the guys find footage…

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REMEMBERING THE HARVEY GIRLS AND HOW THEY TAMED THE WILD WEST 54:43

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By 1880 the ATS&F Railroad had laid tracks from Kansas City to California- and people and products were starting to move through the still untamed west. Food along the way, however, was a spotty proposition, and the railroad was faced with a dilemma. Cooks were hard to keep employed, and waiters were hard to find. Thats when Fred Harvey, who had em…

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(#2 JON'S TOP 10 WWII) THE LAST STAND OF THE USS JOHNSTON- OCT 1944 LEYTE GULF 1:00:01

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This summer enjoy "JON'S TOP 10 WWII STORIES" every Friday morning at 12:30 am- a great choice for our night hawks! To find more like this one, check out our website www.bestof1001stories.com then "episodes", "categories"- dropdown "Last Stands and Long Shots". On October 25, 1944, through a series of naval movements, a small 13 ship destroyer task…

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The Battle of Nomonhan/Khalkhin Gol - Episode 507 1:21:29

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This week Seth Paridon and co-host Jon Parshall dig into a little-known event that had massive implications on the future progression of the Pacific War. In 1939, the renegade Japanese Kwangtung Army decided, on their own, to launch an offensive against Soviet and Mongolian forces near the small village of Nomonhan. Initial Japanese successes were …

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THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE (WHICH RESULTED IN) OUR NATIONS FIRST MEDAL OF HONOR 47:28

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On the 26th of March, 1863, the first six Medals of Honor were awarded to 6 surviving members of the Andrew's Raiders, who, one year earlier , had participating in a daring union raid into the south to commandeer a railroad engine and hobble Confederate supply lines around Chattanooga. The first of the six went to private Jacob Parrott. This is the…

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Thunder Run Meiktila with Jack Bowsher 1:06:59

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In this Echoes of War Podcast Craig interviews Jack Bowsher, of The Forgotten War Podcast, and author of Forgotten Armour, who has just written a new book titled Thunder Run Meiktila 1945: The greatest combined arms manoeuvre battle of WW2. Many histories of the Burma Campaign reach their peak with the remarkable battles of Imphal and Kohima in 194…

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BEST OF (#71 OF 540) 12 INCREDIBLE SOLE SURVIVOR STORIES 1:00:04

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Our 12 stories: 1) Frank Finkel, survived Custer's Last Stand; 2) Vesna Voluvik, sole survivor of terrorist-caused airplane crash over Czech republic 1972; 3) Julieanne Koepcke, when her plane broke up, she fell two miles, strapped in her seat, and landed in the Amazon Rain Forest, where she survived 11 days with multiple injuries until finding hel…

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Can Russia-Ukraine Negotiations to End the War Succeed? 40:18

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Is there a real near-term prospect of an end of Russia's war against Ukraine? RUSI experts explain four and a half months of the Trump Administration's approach to the war. In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by Professor Samuel Greene, who teaches Russian politics at King's College and is a senior fellow at the …

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The War in China 1937-1940 - Episode 506 1:34:07

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This week Seth Paridon and co-host Jon Parshall take a look at the war in China from 1937-1940. Major clashes occurred in 1937, most notably at Nanking, where the guys get into both the battle and the Rape of Nanking, both catastrophes that grabbed the world's attention with both hands. Following that, we get into the negotiations, such as they wer…

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THE MAURY ISLAND UFO INCIDENT & THE MEN IN BLACK BIRTHDAY BASH 1:07:01

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Here is our interview with filmmaker/producer Steve Edmiston ("The Maury Island Incident", Youtube) regarding the Maury Island UFO incident which occurred in June 1947 in the Seattle/Tacoma area. For all of you who live within a day's drive of Seattle WA you really need to consider attending the 4th annual,MIBB- the Men in Black Birthday Bash-to ho…

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Author of ‘Behind the Scenes - The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton’ - Angela V.John 1:03:03

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Send us a text Joining us this week, is author Angela V.John, who wrote the recently released book 'The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton'. For those who may not know, Philip Burton was the mentor of the Hollywood legend, actor Richard Burton, as well as setting up the AMDA drama school in New York. You will get a wonderful insight in to both Philip …

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The Battle of Chaeronea: How Philipp II Conquered Ancient Greece 1:48:55

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel In ancient Macedonia, a legendary figure emerged—Philip II, a father destined to be overshadowed by his son, Alexander the Great. Yet, it was Philip who transf…

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JON'S TOP TEN WWII PICKS (#1 OF 10) THE COMMANDO RAID ON ST. NAZAIRE 59:30

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JON'S TOP TEN WWII FAVORITES: #1 OF 10 BEST "The Commando Raid on St. Nazaire: the Most Daring Raid of WWII": The St. Nazaire Raid, also known as Operation Chariot, was a British Amphibious attack on the heavily defended Normandie drydock at St. Nazaire on March 26th, 1942. The objective of the raid was to destroy the drydock in German-held St. Naz…

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Exploring the Wreck of USS Yorktown - Episode 505 1:34:23

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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take you guys on an exclusive look at the remarkable footage taken by NOAA during their recent dive on the wreck of the USS Yorktown (CV-5). Seth and Jon tour the wreck and focus in on some of the highlights of the footage, explaining what some of the material is, why it looks like it does, the state of the w…

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REMEMBERING THE TUSKEEGEE AIRMEN OF WWII (INCLUDES BONUS INTERVIEW WITH LT. COL HARRY STEWART) 1:19:18

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The Tuskeegee Airmen of WWII were the first black pilots to break the color barrier in our Army/Airforce- a job in itself- and this is their heroes story as they paved the way for big changes in our military as well as our industries in the 40's and beyond. Included you will find our 2022 interview with Lt.Col. Harry Stewart as he shares his storie…

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The Battle of Trafalgar: When Admiral Nelson Crushed Napoleon's Dreams 1:52:45

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel Join Craig and Gaurav as they tell the tale of the greatest victory in naval history, the battle of Trafalgar! In the early 19th century, as the clouds of war …

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BEST OF (#69 of 523) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF MOE BERG BASEBALL PLAYER, WWII SPY 44:48

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Welcome back Gavin Mortimer who talks LRDG 1:06:09

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Send us a text We welcome back author Gavin Mortimer, who on this episode goes into more detail about the Long Range Desert Group with us, about its formation, notable troops and their role in World War 2. We may need to invite him back as there was so much more to talk about. Support the show

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Can Illiberal Peace Bring Stability to the Middle East? 48:23

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Can Peace Without Democracy Work? RUSI experts discuss the rise of illiberal peacebuilding in the Middle East and what it means for UK foreign policy. In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by RUSI Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security Dr. Burcu Ozcelik, Dr Claire Smith, Deputy Associate Dean for the Facul…

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Pearl Harbor Attack Archival Footage Dissection-Episode 504 1:16:05

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As promised, this week Seth and Jon Parshall take a dive into the world of WWII archival footage from the US National Archives. The team focuses their attention on a few reels of footage from the early part of the Pacific War, namely, captured Japanese footage from Hong Kong, and the Pearl Harbor attack. The guys go through the shots step by step a…

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REMEMBERING AMERICA'S 1ST WWII FIGHTER ACE THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF BUTCH O'HARE: 39:17

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I first heard this story on Paul Harvey years ago., and I've retold it in part but never in full. This is the story of Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry O'Hare (March 13, 1914 – November 26, 1943) who was an American naval aviator of the United States Navy, who on February 20, 1942, became the Navy's first fighter ace of the war when he single-hand…

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The Battle of Grunwald: A Titanic Middle Ages Battle 1:19:49

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel Join us in this thrilling episode of Echoes of War as Craig from the Pacific War Channel, along with co-host Gaurav and guest Simon, dive deep into the signifi…

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BEST OF (#68 of 522) THE SEARCH FOR BRIDEY MURPHY (PT 2) 44:27

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BEST OF (#67 of 521) THE SEARCH FOR BRIDEY MURPHY (PT 1) 39:49

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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident and the Battle of Shanghai - Episode 503 1:53:24

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This week Seth and co-host Jon Parshall take a look at...yes you read that correctly. More on that later. Seth and Jon take a look at what some historians say is the beginning of World War II, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. The team dives into the lead-up to the shots being fired and then what happens next. Both Japan and China, especially Chiang …

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THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES (PT 2)- A DEEP DIVE TO REMEMBER FROM 1001 (SEE NOTES) 39:11

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For full transcript see our website at www.bestof1001stories.com at each episode at 1001 Heroes-Thank you! and any review telling us that this show was not well researched can pound sand while gleefully tring to listen to the early recordings while reading the BOOK the reviewer recommended. ! Full transcript available at website (www.bestof1001stor…

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Champions for Veterans with Ranger & Gino Johnson 54:47

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel In this Echoes of War Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Ranger and Gino Johnson, co-founders of Champions for Veterans. After facing numerous cha…

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BEST OF (#66 OF 520) URBAN LEGENDS #1: THE KILLER BISCUIT, THE HOOK & OTHER STORIES 42:55

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The Rise of a Fragmented and Contested World 40:05

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GSB turns 100: RUSI experts look back on key security shifts and explore what’s next for the UK in a rapidly changing global landscape. In this special 100th episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by the RUSI International Security team to reflect on how global security has evolved since the podcast’s launch in 2021. Record…

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The Mukden Incident: Planting the Seeds of War-Episode 502 1:27:53

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This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at where it all began...the Mukden Incident and the following Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Contrary to popular belief, World War II did not begin on September 1, 1939 when the Germans invaded Poland--it all started right here. In an absolutely fascinating episode, the guys break down the contrived…

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THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES (PART 1) MA RAINEY & THE ONES WHO CAME FIRST 55:28

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Thank you for joining us on this episode of 1001 Heroes. Please leave a review for this show and let Jon know you are enjoying stories of this kind. Let him know, what is your favorite blues artist or song? For now we leave you with Ma Rainey. See 'The Birth of the lues' at our website (www.bestof1001stories.com) for full transcript To the reviewer…

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IMBEDDED ENEMY: THE INSIDER THREAT by COMMAND SGT. MAJ BART WOMACK TERROR ON OUR BASES 52:41

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Interview with Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack New Book- IMBEDDEDD ENEMY Shortly after deploying for the war in Iraq, an unprecedented attack was about to take place; the first of it's kind in U.S. military history. Embedded Enemy is the true story of the deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, …

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The Year (War) of the Four Emperors 1:29:04

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel In this Podcast, Craig, Gaurav and their guest Victor discuss the Year or War of the four Emperors. In a time of chaos, after the death of Emperor Nero, the Ro…

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BEST OF (#66 of 519) DEFIANCE (PT 2): THE TRUE STORY OF THE BIELSKI BROTHERS HARD CHOICES 44:56

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BEST OF (#65 of 518) DEFIANCE: (PT 1) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE BIELSKI BROTHERS :TRAGEDY IN BELARUS 38:39

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This is part one of the story of the Bielski Brothers- a tightly knit group of 4 brothers- the yoiungest 13, and the oldest 33, who formed an armed resistance group in the forests of Belarus during WWII to save Jews from certain death in the hands of the Nazis. Led by Tuvia Bielsky, the group created a working community in the forest which was capa…

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Author - Gavin Mortimer (2 SAS: Bill Stirling and the Forgotten Special Forces Unit) 1:14:47

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Send us a text Joining us this week is author of countless books on the SAS in World War 2 Gavin Mortimer as they explore the history of the Unit, its characters and what made them so special. An hour just wasn't enough time!! Support the showBy We Happy Few 506

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Deadly Effective: US Subs vs the Imperial Japanese Army-with Rich Frank - Episode 501 1:09:48

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This week Seth and Bill welcome Season 5 into the world with very special guest, the "Grand Poo-bah" of Asia-Pacific War historians and very dear friend, Rich Frank. Rich delivers and absolutely fascinating presentation on the effectiveness of US Navy submarines against---the Imperial Japanese ARMY! Yes, you read that correctly. In a way that only …

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SPITFIRES: THE AMERICAN WOMEN WHO FLEW IN THE FACE OF DANGER IN WWII w BECKY AIKMAN 39:15

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Britain was fully involved in WWII in 1940-41 prior to the US entering the war- and they were defending their island against Germany to the last man if need be. So many British pilots had been killed that they despertaely needed women to ferry war planes, both new and "shot up" to and from factories and bases all over England. It was dangerous work…

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The Malayan Campaign #5 🎙️ The Fall of Singapore 1:47:55

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel In this gripping episode of Echoes of War, hosts Craig and Gaurav delve into the dramatic conclusion of the Malayan campaign, focusing on the fall of Singapore…

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BEST OF (#65 OF 518) THE KATYN FOREST MASSACRE (PT TWO) THE MURDER (AND COVER-UP) OF 22.000 POLES BY SOVIETS APR-MAY 1940 54:16

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BEST OF (#64 of 518) THE KATYN FOREST MASSACRE (PT 1): SEPT 1-13, 1939 POLAND SEIZED BY GERMANY AND RUSSIA 59:44

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Andrew Dalton - Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival 57:18

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Send us a text Joining us this week is Andrew Dalton from the Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival, who gives us a brief history of Gettysburg and talks to us about this years Ken Burns Gettysburg Film Festival and how Ken Burns became involved and what will be happening at this years festival. Please visit the website using the link below for more i…

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The Fighting Lady 1:03:37

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This week we are feeding you guys another wartime documentary. This one is called The Fighting Lady. A so-called "news drama" of the day, the Fighting Lady focuses on the exploits of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) from her commissioning through many of the Navy battles and campaigns of the Pacific war from 1943-late 1944 including the Gr…

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DEATH BY SELFIE (HOW, WHY & WHO) 47:27

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Taking a Selfie: A strange yearning to experience the thrill of being photographed in a near-death situation which has taken hold of our "under 30" population- not just here in the US but around the world. Its an obsession being fed by social media and its called "Death by Selfie". We offer dozens of real-life situations and we explain the hows and…

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The Malayan Campaign #4 🎙️ The Battle of Muar & Retreat to Singapore 1:13:22

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Hey did you know I have exclusive Podcast Episodes on Patreon? Click here to check out episodes such as "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel In late 1941, as the Japanese invaded Malaya, British forces battled against overwhelming odds. Led by General Yamashita, the Japanese exploited weaknesses in …

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BEST OF (#63 OF 516) THE AMERICAN ARMY OF TWO : THE DAUGHTERS OF A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER TURN AWAY A BRITISH WARSHIP DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 28:22

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Can Europe Rearm – and Might this be in Time? 59:41

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As Europe races to rearm, can it do so fast enough to deter looming threats? We explore this question with Shashank Joshi and Dr. Daniel Fiott. In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, and Dr. Daniel Fiott, Head of the Defence and Statecraft Programme at the Centre f…

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Andrew Biggio - Author of The Rifle 50:49

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Send us a text Joining us this weeks podcast, we welcome back friend of We Happy Few 506, US Marine Corps veteran and the author of The Rifle and The Rifle 2, talks to us about the difference in his approach between the first Rifle book and the second, as well as the upcoming event in Boston and the Wounded Vet Run, and its purpose and why its impo…

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To The Shores of Iwo Jima 22:16

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As Bill and I prepare and record episodes for Season 5, we wanted to make sure you guys had something to check out, so here you go. This is a US Govt produced film of the campaign for Iwo Jima. Produced using footage shot from US Navy and US Marine Corps photographers, including Bill Genaust, this film was made to show the American citizenry what t…