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Episode 255- The Marines of Wake Island Don’t Know Quit Jun 18, 2019

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The Marines on Wake Island are down to four Wildcat fighters, but are determined to resist any Japanese invasion, no matter the odds. "Hammering Hank" and Maj. Putnam and their pilots score hit after hit, but the Japanese bombers and transports keep coming. Meanwhile Maj. Devereux comes up with his own surprises for the invaders.

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Episode 254-Guam Falls. Wake Island, The Alamo of the Pacific is Next Jun 11, 2019

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With MacArthur's airfields still smoldering, the Japanese attack Guam and Wake Island. But the Marines on Wake, though staggered after the first strike are determined to fight on.

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Episode 253-Gen. MacArthur-Everything is in Readiness-The Philippines and Singapore Jun 04, 2019

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Gen. Douglas MacArthur, in command of all U.S. forces in The Philippines, is convinced that the Japanese will not attack until April of 1942 and plans accordingly. But as we have seen, Clark Field is ravaged and half of his B 17s are destroyed. Meanwhile, Adm. Tom Phillips of the British Royal Navy will take the warships Repulse and the Prince of Wales up, along the coast to check any Japanese landings. This episode is brought to you by www.ridgewallet.com/ww2.

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Episode 252- The Japanese are Coming: Thailand Falls May 27, 2019

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As Japan launches Operation No. 1, the invasion of SE Asia, numerous transport ships head out to attack The Philippines, Malaya and Thailand. The British believe themselves prepared while the Americans offer to help as much as they can, thinking themselves safe.

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Episode 251-An Interview with Walter Borneman about his book Brothers Down May 12, 2019

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Author Walter Borneman joins us to talk about his book, Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and The Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona

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Episode 250- A Date Which Will Live in Infamy May 06, 2019

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As the Japanese invasion fleet comes closer to Malaya, the various plans established by each side will be tested. Yet, the invaders will find that, perhaps, the gods are on their side. Meanwhile President Roosevelt addresses Congress and asks for a declaration of war against the Japanese Empire.

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Episode 249-Japan Enters the War Apr 30, 2019

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As Axis victories cause colonial powers to become vulnerable in the Far East, Japan decides to enter the war. With a quick strike at Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces will make for Malaya, Thailand, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines, Wake Island and Midway. All this, President Roosevelt will have to share with Congress as he tells of the death and destruction at Pearl.

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Introducing Espionage Apr 15, 2019

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Here is the first part of the first episode of Espionage, the latest podcast from Parcast. Podcast.com/espionage

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Episode 248-Post Pearl Harbor: The American Giant is Awakened Apr 08, 2019

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With details of the Pearl Harbor attack still coming in, President Roosevelt knows he needs to inform but also calm his fellow Americans, who can only think of revenge. Japan declares war against the U.S. and Great Britain, but will FDR call for a war against Japan and Nazi Germany? What will Hitler do?

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Episode 247-Pearl Harbor: American Perspective Pt 2 Apr 02, 2019

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The Second attack wave comes and goes at Pearl Harbor. Now, FDR, Adm. Nimitz, Adm. Halsey and Gen. Douglas MacArthur have to face what's coming next, the invasion of SE Asia.

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