The Pacific War - week by week

- 211 - Special How Tomoyuki Yamashita became the Tiger of Malaya

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey before I begin I just want to thank all of you who have joined the patreon, you guys are awesome. Please let me know what other figures, events or...

- 210 - Special Failure & Responsibility Emperor Hirohito Part 2

25 Nov 2025

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Hello everyone, a big thanks to all of you who joined the patreon and voted for this to be the next episode, you all are awesome. This is a part 2 abo...

- 209 - Special Failure & Responsibility Emperor Hirohito Part 1

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello again Pacific War Week by Week listeners, it is I your dutiful host Craig Watson with more goodies from my exclusive patreon podcast series. Thi...

- 208 - Special General Kanji Ishiwara part 4: Ishiwara vs Hideki Tojo

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys before you listen to this one, do realize this is part 4 on a series about General Kanji Ishiwara, so if you have not already done so I would...

- 207 - Special General Kanji Ishiwara part 3: The gradual fall into War with China

04 Nov 2025

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Hey guys before you listen to this one, do realize this is part 3 on a series about General Kanji Ishiwara, so if you have not already done so I would...

- 206 - Special General Kanji Ishiwara part 2: How to build a puppet state

28 Oct 2025

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The last time we spoke, Ishiwara had been spending considerable amounts of time with the Kwantung Army staff trying to figure out a way to push the en...

- 205 - Special General Ishiwara Kanji Part 1: The Mukden Incident

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I would like to thank Patreon member Xizer for suggesting this one, as Xizer put it    “An in depth look at General Kanji Ishiwara would be intere...

- 204 - Special The Man who fought for Japan, the USSR and Nazi Germany during WW2?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey before I begin the podcast, I just want to thank all of you who joined the patreon, you guys are simply awesome. Please take the time to vote and ...

- 203 - Special What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, what you are about to listen to is basically a “what if” Japan performed Hokushin-ron instead of Nanshin-ron, ie: What if Japan i...

- 202 - Special The Horrors of Unit 731

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys, what you are about to listen to is an extremely graphic episode that will contain many scenes of gore, rape, human experimentation, honestly...

- 201 - Special Why did the Japanese Army commit so many Atrocities during WW2?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Youtube Members, Patreons and Pacific War week by week listeners. Yes this was intended to be an exclusive episode to join the 29 others over on...

- 200 - Special Why Did Japan Surrender?

16 Sep 2025

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Hello Youtube Members, Patreons and Pacific War week by week listeners. Yes this was intended to be an exclusive episode to join the 29 others over on...

- 199 - Pacific War Podcast - Aftermath of the Pacific War

09 Sep 2025

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Last time we spoke about the surrender of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the surrender on August 15, prompting mixed public reactions: grief, shock...

- 198 - Pacific War Podcast - Japan's Surrender - September 2 - 9, 1945

02 Sep 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Soviet Victory in Asia. After atomic bombings and Japan’s surrender, the Soviets launched a rapid Manchurian invasion, ...

- 197 - Pacific War Podcast - Soviet Victory in Asia - August 26 - September 2, 1945

26 Aug 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Battle for South Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands. In August 1945, as Japan teetered on the edge of destruction following ...

- 196 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle for South Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands - August 19-26, 1945

19 Aug 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki amidst relentless Allied aerial cam...

- 195 - Pacific War Podcast - The Invasion of Manchuria - August 12-19, 1945

12 Aug 2025

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Last time we spoke about the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. In the summer of 1945, Japan faced its most devastating siege, characterized by an aerial cam...

- 194 - Pacific War Podcast - The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki - August 5 - 12, 1945

05 Aug 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Siege of Japan. In the summer of 1945, Japan faced its most devastating siege. A pivotal component was the aerial mining ...

- 193 - Pacific War Podcast - The Siege of Japan - July 29 - August 5, 1945

29 Jul 2025

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Last time we spoke about Operation Downfall. The Allies, under General Krueger, initiated a decisive campaign to clear the Japanese from Luzon. As the...

- 192 - Pacific War Podcast - Operation Downfall - July 22 - 29, 1945

22 Jul 2025

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Wewak. In June 1945, Allied forces, led by General George Stevens, intensified their campaign to capture the stra...

- 191 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Wewak - July 15 - 22, 1945

15 Jul 2025

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Last time we spoke about the end of the Bougainville campaign. In June 1945, the Australia and Allied forces intensified their campaign in the Pacific...

- 190 - Pacific War Podcast - Victory on Bougainville - July 8 - 15, 1945

08 Jul 2025

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Last time we spoke about the allied invasion of Balikpapan. In June 1945, the war in the Pacific escalated as American forces, spearheaded by Generals...

- 189 - Pacific War Podcast - The Invasion of Balikpapan - July 1 - 8, 1945

01 Jul 2025

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Last time we spoke about liberation of Luzon.. American forces, led by General Eichelberger and supported by General Krueger's armies, relentlessly ad...

- 188 - Pacific War Podcast - Liberation of Luzon - June 24 - July 1, 1945

24 Jun 2025

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Last time we spoke about the victory at Okinawa.. As American forces led by General Buckner advanced, they captured strategic key points, driving the ...

- 187 - Pacific War Podcast - Victory at Okinawa - June 17 - 24, 1945

17 Jun 2025

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Last time we spoke about the North Borneo Offensive. General Buckner's 10th Army captured strategic locations, including Shuri Castle, marking a turni...

- 186 - Pacific War Podcast - North Borneo Offensive - June 10 - 17, 1945

10 Jun 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Liberation of Mindanao. In the spring of 1945, as the battle for Okinawa intensified, American forces relentlessly confro...

- 185 - Pacific War Podcast - the Liberation of Mindanao - June 3 - 10, 1945

03 Jun 2025

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Shuri. In the unforgiving terrain of Okinawa during May 1945, American Marines confronted fierce resistance from ...

- 184 - Pacific War Podcast - the Fall of Shuri - May 27 - June 3, 1945

27 May 2025

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Last time we spoke about the breakthrough on Okinawa. Despite relentless attacks on critical positions like Sugar Loaf Hill and Wana Ridge, American M...

- 183 - Pacific War Podcast - the Breakthrough on Okinawa - May 20 - 27, 1945

20 May 2025

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Last time we spoke about the battle of Malacca strait. In the intense Battle of the Malacca Strait, Japanese forces undertook a desperate evacuation a...

- 182 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle of the Malacca Strait - May 13 - 20, 1945

13 May 2025

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Last time we spoke about the second Okinawa Offensive. In the brutal Second Okinawa Counteroffensive, American forces confronted staunch Japanese defe...

- 181 - Pacific War Podcast - the Second Okinawa Offensive - May 6 - 13, 1945

06 May 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Allied invasion of Borneo. The Allies initiated the invasion of Borneo, commanded by General Morshead. The operation, kno...

- 180 - Pacific War Podcast - The Allied Invasion of Borneo - April 29 - May 6, 1945

29 Apr 2025

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Mindanao. In April 1945, the US launched the invasion of Mindanao under General Eichelberger, focusing on Ill...

- 179 - Pacific War Podcast - the Invasion of Mindanao - April 22 - 29, 1945

22 Apr 2025

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Last time we spoke about the First Okinawa Counteroffensive. The US Marines launched a formidable assault on Okinawa, confronting the entrenched Japan...

- 178 - Pacific War Podcast - The First Okinawa Counteroffensive - April 15 - 22 - , 1945

15 Apr 2025

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Last time we spoke about Yamato’s Last Stand. In the spring of 1945, as WW2 intensified, the US Marines commenced a fierce assault on Okinawa. Amids...

- 177 - Pacific War Podcast - Yamato's Last Stand - April 8 - 15 - , 1945

08 Apr 2025

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Iwo Jima. In March 1945, as the Pacific War raged, the US Marines began and invasion of Iwo Jima while Allied...

- 176 - Pacific War Podcast - the Invasion of Okinawa - April 1 - 8 - , 1945

01 Apr 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Visayas Offensive. In March 1945, the Pacific War raged on. On Iwo Jima, the US Marines, after intense fighting and heavy...

- 175 - Pacific War Podcast - Visayas Offensive - March 25 - April 1 - , 1945

25 Mar 2025

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Iwo Jima. General Schmidt pushed through Japanese defenses, facing strongholds like Cushman’s Pocket and Genera...

- 174 - Pacific War Podcast - The Fall of Iwo Jima - March 18 - 25 - , 1945

18 Mar 2025

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Mandalay. Fierce battles raged over northern Luzon as General Clarkson's forces advanced, capturing key locations...

- 173 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Mandalay - March 11 - 18 - , 1945

11 Mar 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Great Tokyo Air Raid. Amidst fierce battles, Liversedge's forces captured key hills but faced relentless Japanese machine...

- 172 - Pacific War Podcast - Tokyo Great Air Raid - March 4 - 11 - , 1945

04 Mar 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Fall of Manila. General LeMay's B-29 bombers wreaked havoc on Japan, targeting key factories at a high cost. On February ...

- 171 - Pacific War Podcast - The Fall of Manila - February 25 - March 4 - , 1945

25 Feb 2025

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of iwo jima. General LeMay's B-29 bombers targeted Japan, inflicting heavy damage on Kobe and Ota's Nakajima fac...

- 170 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Iwo Jima - February 18 - 25 - , 1945

18 Feb 2025

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Last time we spoke about the liberation of Bataan and Corregidor. The Shimbu Group's commander launched a coordinated raid on northern Manila, aiming ...

- 169 - Pacific War Podcast - Liberation of Bataan and Corregidor - February 11 - 18 - , 1945

11 Feb 2025

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Last time we spoke about the battle of Manila. In early February, General Iwanaka's 2nd Tank Division faced encirclement as American forces advanced. ...

- 168 - Pacific War Podcast - the Battle of Manila - February 4th - February 11 - , 1945

04 Feb 2025

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Last time we spoke about the return to Bataan. In late January, the 43rd Division secured the Rosario region, while the 25th and 6th Divisions elimina...

- 167 - Pacific War Podcast - the Return to Bataan - January 28 - February 4 - , 1945

28 Jan 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Mandalay Offensive. In the midst of intense warfare, General Krueger positioned his troops strategically to bolster the a...

- 166 - Pacific War Podcast - the Mandalay Offensive - January 21 - 28 , 1945

21 Jan 2025

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Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey...

- 165 - Pacific War Podcast - South China Sea Raid - January 14 - 21 , 1945

14 Jan 2025

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Luzon. As Operation Mike 1 commenced, General Swift’s 1st Corps prepared to assault Lingayen Gulf while Gen...

- 164 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Luzon - January 7 - 14 , 1945

07 Jan 2025

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Last time we spoke about the Aitape-Wewak Campaign. General Dunckel’s task force successfully invaded Mindoro, establishing airfields to support ope...

- 163 - Pacific War Podcast - Aitape-Wewak Campaign - December 31 - January 7 - , 1944

31 Dec 2024

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Last time we spoke about the Victory at Leyte. In the Ormoc Valley, General Krueger's forces pushed the Japanese into a retreat toward Palompon. As th...

- 162 - Pacific War Podcast - Victory at Leyte - December 24 - 31 - , 1944

24 Dec 2024

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Last time we spoke about the third arakan campaign. In December, General Bruce’s forces advanced through Leyte, securing Ormoc and preparing for a d...

- 161 - Pacific War Podcast - Third Arakan Offensive - December 17 - 24 - , 1944

17 Dec 2024

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Mindoro. Ormoc fell on December the 10th. The 149th Regiment cleared the airstrip at Buri, while the Japanese...

- 160 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Mindoro - December 10 - 17 - , 1944

10 Dec 2024

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Ormoc. The Japanese prepared their Wa offensive as General Arnold’s troops advanced toward Ormoc. On December 5...

- 159 - Pacific War Podcast - The Fall of Ormoc - December 3 - 10 - , 1944

03 Dec 2024

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Last time we spoke about Operation Capital. In late November, General Gill’s 32nd Division secured Limon and aimed for Ormoc, while General Arnold's...

- 158 - Pacific War Podcast - Operation Capital - November 25 - December 3 - , 1944

26 Nov 2024

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Last time we spoke about Fall of Peleliu. As American forces pressed down the Ormoc Valley, General Kataoka launched a counterattack with limited succ...

- 157 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Peleliu - November 18 - 25 - , 1944

19 Nov 2024

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Last time we spoke about the battle of Ormoc Bay. Amid the fierce Battle of Leyte in November 1944, American and Japanese forces clashed across rugged...

- 156 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle of Ormoc Bay - November 11 - 18 - , 1944

11 Nov 2024

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Last time we spoke about the advance to Ormoc Valley. As October 1944 unfolded in the Leyte campaign, American forces steadily pushed Japanese troops ...

- 155 - Pacific War Podcast - The Advance to Ormoc Valley - November 4 - 11 - , 1944

04 Nov 2024

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Last time we continued speaking about the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Admiral Toyoda's Operation Sho-Go aimed to eliminate American naval forces but faced s...

- 154 - Pacific War Podcast - The Last Carrier Battle 28 - November 4 - , 1944

29 Oct 2024

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Last time we spoke about the Battle of Leyte Gulf. General MacArthur's forces landed on Leyte, prompting a response from Admiral Toyoda. Kurita's 1st ...

- 153 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle of Leyte Gulf 21 - October 28 - , 1944

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the Return to the Philippines. Admiral Halsey, in preparation for the Leyte invasion, devised a strategic ploy to lure the Ja...

- 152 - Pacific War Podcast - Return to the Philippines 17 - October 21 - , 1944

15 Oct 2024

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Last time we spoke about the Formosa air battle. In mid-1944, General MacArthur and Admirals Nimitz and Halsey debated their next move in the Pacific....

- 151 - Pacific War Podcast - The Formosa Air Battle 10 - October 17 - , 1944

08 Oct 2024

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Last time we spoke about the conquest of Angaur and the Japanese Triumph in China. By October 18th, the remaining Japanese on Angaur were compressed i...

- 150 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Angaur 3 - October 10 - , 1944

01 Oct 2024

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Last time we spoke about the ongoing battles of Peleliu, Angular and Operation Ichi-Go. On September 23, Colonel Venable's regiment struggled to breac...

- 149 - Pacific War Podcast - Japanese Triumph in China 26 - October 4 - , 1944

24 Sep 2024

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Last time we spoke about the battles for Peleliu and Angaur. Following the amphibious assaults on Peleliu and Anguar, US Marines under General Rupertu...

- 148 - Pacific War Podcast - Battles of Peleliu and Angaur 18 - September 26 - , 1944

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the invasion of the Palau Islands. General Rupertus’s 1st Marine Division was tasked with attacking Peleliu, while General ...

- 147 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of the Palau Islands 9 - September 18 - , 1944

10 Sep 2024

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Morotai. After capturing the Marianas and Sansapor, the Allies planned to invade the Palaus and Halmahera. Th...

- 146 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Morotai 2 - September 9 - , 1944

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the end of Operation Dan. In Yunnan, by late July, General Wei's Y Force worked to eliminate Japanese garrisons at Tengchong,...

- 145 - Pacific War Podcast - Operation Dan 26 - August - September 2 , 1944

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the battle of the Driniumor River. In July and August, American and Japanese forces clashed near Afua in New Guinea. Troop A ...

- 144 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle of the Driniumor River 19 - August - 26, 1944

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the fall of Myitkyina. By late July 1944, the Japanese at Myitkyina in northern Burma were facing severe challenges. Despite ...

- 143 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Myitkyina 12 - August 19, 1944

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the fall of Guam and actions in New Guinea. General Shepherd's Marines had secured the Orote Peninsula, while General Turnage...

- 142 - Pacific War Podcast - Fall of Guam August 5 - August 12, 1944

06 Aug 2024

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Last time we spoke about fall of Tinian and battle of Sansapor. Following the capture of Noemfoor and Biak, the Allies advanced to the Vogelkop Penins...

- 141 - Pacific War Podcast - Battle of Sansapor July 30 - August 5, 1944

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about invasion of Guam and Tinian. Japanese forces, led by General Obata on Guam and Colonel Ogata on Tinian, prepared defenses wit...

- 140 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasions of Guam and Tinian July 23 -30, 1944

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about beginning of the bombing campaign against Japan. The Japanese 11th Army faced setbacks at Hengyang due to resilient Chinese d...

- 139 - Pacific War -First Bombing Campaign against Japan, July 16-23,1944

16 Jul 2024

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Last time we spoke about battle of Noemfoor. General MacArthur initiated a successful offensive on Noemfoor, with General Patrick's troops securing a ...

- 138 - Pacific War - The Battle of Noemfoor, July 9-16,1944

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the fall of Saipan. General Smith's coordinated attacks on June 27th led to significant progress, with the 4th Marine Divisio...

- 137 - Pacific War - Fall of Saipan, July 2-9,1944

02 Jul 2024

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Last time we spoke about operation forager and the Changsha-Hengyang campaign. On Saipan, General Holland Smith's forces advanced with the 4th Marine ...

- 136 - Pacific War - The Changsha-Hengyang Campaign, June 25 - July 2, 1944

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. The battle of the philippine sea saw Admiral Ozawa toss numerous aircraft carrier attacks ag...

- 135 - Pacific War - The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, June 18-25, 1944

01 Jul 2024

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Last time we spoke about the Invasion of Saipan, Tinian and Guam. The Japanese mistakenly believed that the Americans were preparing for a decisive ba...

- 134 - Pacific War - Invasion of Saipan, June 11-18, 1944

11 Jun 2024

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Mogaung. General Vinegar Joe’s strategy against Myitkyina had turned into a brutal struggle. Stillwells forces ...

- 133 - Pacific War - Fall of Mogaung, June 4-11, 1944

04 Jun 2024

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Last time we spoke about landings at Biak. General Fuller unleashed a amphibious assault against Biak that faced countless hurdles. The Hurricane Task...

- 132 - Pacific War - Landing against Biak, May 28 - June 4, 1944

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the Siege of Myitkyina. General Vinegar Joe made huge gains in northern Burma. Myitkyina’s airstrip was taken, now the main...

- 131 - Pacific War - Siege of Myitkyina, May 21-28, 1944

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the battle of Wakde. Operation Tornado, the amphibious assault of Wakde island faced many logistical challenges, but not as m...

Pacific War Special - 53 days on starvation island: ft John Bruning

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John R. Bruning is the author or collaborating writer  of over 22 books such as the national bestseller Indestructible, Outlaw Platoon written with S...

- 130 - Pacific War - Battle of Wakde, May 14-21, 1944

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the Japanese defeats at Imphal and Kohima. General Mutaguchi’s Operation U-Go was gradually falling apart. General Yamauchi...

- 129 - Pacific War - The Japanese Defeat at Imphal and Kohima , May 7-14, 1944

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the remarkable success of Operation Reckless and Persecution.  Colonel Oliver Newman led the drive towards Hollandia's airfi...

- 128 - Pacific War - Drive for Myitkyina , April 30 - May 7, 1944

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about Operation Reckless, Operation Persecution and the Japanese retreat in New Britain. General Douglas MacArthur unleashed his tw...

- 127 - Pacific War - Invasion of Western New Guinea, April 23-30, 1944

23 Apr 2024

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Last time we spoke about the beginning of Operation Ichi-Go, the war in the Burma front and the war in New Guinea. Hundreds of thousands of IJA troops...

- 126 - Pacific War - Operation Ichi-Go Unleashed , April 16-23, 1944

16 Apr 2024

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Last time we spoke about the defense of India. General Mutaguchi’s megalomaniac dream of invading India was tossed into motion. Battles were raging ...

- 125 - Pacific War - Defense of India , April 9-16, 1944

09 Apr 2024

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Last time we spoke about the battle for Kohima and the mop up of the Admiralty islands. The battle for Kohima led to battles raging over the Kohima Ri...

- 124 - Pacific War - Battle of Kohima, April 2 - 9, 1944

02 Apr 2024

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Last time we spoke about General Douglas MacArthur's operations against western New Guinea  Operation Desecrate One, and the death of Admiral Koga. M...

- 123 - Pacific War - The Bombing of Hollandia and Palau , March 26 - April 2, 1944

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about Operation Thursday and the ferocious counteroffensive on Bougainville. The Chindits embarked on their second great raid, this...

- 122 - Pacific War - Operation Thursday, March 19-26, 1944

19 Mar 2024

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Last time we spoke about the beginning of the Japanese counteroffensive on Bougainville, action on the Burma front and New Guinea. General Hyakutake w...

- 121 - Pacific War - Bougainville Counteroffensive, March 12-19, 1944

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about Operation HA-GO, U-GO and some action brewing up on New Britain and Bougainville. Mutaguchi basically tricked his superiors a...

- 120 - Pacific War - The battle of Imphal, March 5-12, 1944

12 Mar 2024

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of the Admiralty Islands and some action on New Britain and Bougainville. The last steps of operation Cartwheel ...

- 119 - Pacific War - The invasion of the Admiralty Islands, February 27 - March 5, 1944

27 Feb 2024

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Last time we spoke about the invasion of Eniwetok and the end of Operation HA-GO in the Burma front. While Operation Hailstone was going on, the invas...

- 118 - Pacific War - The battle of Eniwetok, February 20-27, 1944

20 Feb 2024

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Last time we spoke about Operation Hailstone, the continued drive upon Madang and the horrible massacre during the Indian Ocean Raid of 1944. Operatio...

- 117 - Pacific War - Operation Hailstone: the Smashing of Truk , February 13-20, 1944

13 Feb 2024

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Last time we spoke about Operation Flintlock, the invasion of Kwajalein. The Americans had unleashed an incredible amount of air, sea and land forces ...

- 116 - Pacific War - The Fall of Kwajalein , February 6-13, 1944

06 Feb 2024

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Last time we spoke about Operation Flintlock, the invasion of the Marshall islands. The allies brought overwhelming power against the Marshalls, unlea...

- 115 - Pacific War - Invasion of Marshalls , January 30 - February 6, 1944

30 Jan 2024

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Last time we spoke about the fall of Shaggy Ridge, some hardcore patrolling on New Britain and major planning for the invasion of the Marshalls. The A...

- 114 - Pacific War - Fall of Shaggy Ridge , January 23-30, 1944

23 Jan 2024

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Last time we spoke about the operations HA-GO, U-GO and the continued drive against Shaggy ridge. Lt General Mutaguchi Renya sought to invade India an...

- 113 - Pacific War - The Battle for Shaggy Ridge , January 16-23, 1944

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last time we spoke about the landing at Saidor and continuation of advances upon New Guinea and New Britain. Operation Michaelmas was a huge success, ...