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Episode 664-Charles Lachman Interview: They Shall Not See The Dawn Oct 19, 2026

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Author Charles Lachman comes on to discuss his book that follows the Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps personnel that seek to track down the Nazi elites of Hitler’s inner circle.

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Episode 663-Hang On! Oct 15, 2026

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As the Japanese prepare for the final battle of Guadalcanal, their various units get mixed signals, thus they will attack piecemeal. Not exactly a recipe for success. Still, Chesty Puller’s leadership will be tested as never before.

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Episode 662-Leah Garrett Interivew-The Flight Nurses' War Oct 12, 2026

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Behind the men fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa are young women from the US Navy Nurse Corps. Their job, to triage the wounded and decide who gets out first by plane. Leah Garrett shares exciting and little known tales of their experiences and how some paid the ultimate price.

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Episode 661-Playthings of the Gods Oct 08, 2026

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As the Japanese prepare for their final battle of Guadalcanal, bad omens become apparent. But their attack gets delayed, twice, as the Americans only get stronger.

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Episode 660-Interview w/ Craig Chapman: Javelins in the Half Light Oct 05, 2026

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Craig Chapman comes on to discuss his book, which covers the largest surrender of Allied troops in Europe and the learning curve of war.

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Episode 659-Nimitz Brings In Bull Halsey Oct 01, 2026

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The Battle of Guadalcanal is not going well for the Americans and the politicians in Washington are worried that they will lose the entire island. While they await events, Adm. Nimitz makes a move. Adm. Ghormley is out and Adm. William Halsey is in.

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Episode 658-On Their Knees, but Still Defiant Sep 28, 2026

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As intense as the fighting as been, the Japanese increase the tempo, bringing the Americans to their knees. Still, they fight on. While Gen. Vandegrift asks for more of everything, Adm. Yamamoto sends all his has against Guadalcanal.

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Episode 657-Hell Comes to Henderson Field Sep 24, 2026

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The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese reinforcements continue to land on Guadalcanal. Gen. Vandegrift pleads for help.

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Episode 656-Interview with Catherine Katz: Shadow Before the Flame-The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War Sep 21, 2026

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Historian and writer Catherine Katz joins us to cover the horrendous accident of the airship Hindenburg's tragic end. More over, the Nazi's lies and coverups after the event point to much larger sinister kind of government that bullies its neighbors and prepares for war.

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Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow Sep 17, 2026

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Operation Sparrow will decide if D-Day is successful. But first 3 OSS Agents have let themselves be caught by the Germans to plant the deception. Prof. Jason Bell comes on to cover one of the greatest gambles of WWII.

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