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 would change the calculus for all sides.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-s

The China Update: Part 1

Apr 2nd, 2023 37m 36s

In this episode we fill in the blanks in China, catching up on how China found itself at war with Japan in 1937Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: htt

Appendix I Part 2: Tom Derrick VC

Mar 22nd, 2023 18m 31s

A biography of the most famous Australian Soldier of all time: Tom "Diver" Derrick, VC.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand

Appendix I: Company of Heroes 3; an interview with David Milne

Mar 18th, 2023 47m 17s

My interview with David Milne, Senior Designer of Company of Heroes 3 for Relic Entertainment.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co

Closing the Vice

Mar 15th, 2023 25m 55s

The final pieces of Operation CARTWHEEL finally fall into place with the capture of Cape Gloucester and the seizure of the Admiralty islands.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donat

Appendix H: Richard Tregaskis; Reporting Under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam

Mar 5th, 2023 46m 18s

My interview with Ray Boomhower about his biographer of war correspondant Richard Trgaskis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b

Battle for the Backwater

Mar 1st, 2023 28m 37s

In this episode we conclude the Aleutian campaign with the invasions of Attu and Kiska.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand

War on the Cold Periphery

Jan 20th, 2023 25m 11s

Part one of the Aleutians Campaign including the occupation of Attu and Kiska as well as the battle of the Komandorski Islands.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertisin

The First Atoll

Dec 11th, 2022 30m 13s

Nimitz begins his drive through the central pacific with at the battle of Tarawa.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriva

The End of the Solomons

Nov 20th, 2022 27m 13s

We finally reach the end of the Solomons campaign with the landing at Bougainville.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri

Vengeance in the Solomons

Nov 6th, 2022 28m 37s

Halsey and MacArthur resume their drives up the Solomons chain in their effort to isolate Rabaul.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle

Overpaid and Over Here

2 Oct 23rd, 2022 35m 35s

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/d

Bonus

Appendix G: What is Fascism

May 4th, 2021 12m 29s

A short look at what Fascism is as a political movement or ideology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

The Battle of the Atlantic

Apr 29th, 2021 36m 26s

The four phases of the battle of the Atlantic form 1939 to defeat in 1943.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op

Appendix: F; The Iron Sea, an Interview with Simon Read

Feb 24th, 2021 55m 24s

In this appendix I speak with author Simon Read about his book The Iron Sea.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

The Bomber Barons

Feb 17th, 2021 32m 29s

The bombing campaign over Europe from 1940-1944Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co

The Italian Slog

Jan 7th, 2021 25m 1s

The Allies fight their way up the Italian PeninsulaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl

Foothold in Europe Reupload

Dec 16th, 2020 28m 21s

The Allies begin their Invasion of ItalySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva

Siege

Oct 6th, 2020 25m 21s

The two and a half year long siege of LeningradSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co

35. Panzerfaust

Sep 15th, 2020 26m 25s

The Battle of Kursk and its aftermath as well as the Smolensk OffensiveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-O

Zhukov's Cauldron

Aug 9th, 2020 27m 10s

The war on the Eastern Front continues and the stage is set for the largest tank battle in history: Kursk.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://

The Last Field Marshall

Jul 26th, 2020 30m 16s

The Battle of Stalingrad and the Nazi occupation of EuropeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r

Fight Like Ike

Jun 16th, 2020 30m 5s

A bio of Dwight Eisenhower and the end of the North Africa Campaign.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

Appendix E: Navies of the Second World War

May 15th, 2020 32m 14s

A supplement describing the state of maritime power heading into the Second World WarSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsP

Appendix E Part 1: Interview with Artur Plociennik about World of Warships

May 9th, 2020 42m 41s

In this appendix I interview Artur Plociennik of Wargaming Group about the hit game World of Warships and the introduction of Submarines into the gameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7