Episodios

  • Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone

    Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone
    May 2 2025
    As the Stavka made the South its main area of operations in 1942, saving Stalingrad was only the beginning. Next, the Italians were wiped out, then the Romanians were finished off. Now, it was the Hungarian’s turn and what was coming at them was a tidal wave of steel, shot and shell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Episode 532-Operation Little Saturn Pt 2

    Episode 532-Operation Little Saturn Pt 2
    Apr 29 2025
    With the 8th Italian Army destroyed, the Soviets will now focus on the German forces SE of Stalingrad and the 2nd Hungarian Army. The US liaison officer will see the results of these battles and report the slaughter to FDR. Meanwhile, Gen. Manstein is forced to order a pull back of all forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m
  • Episode 531-Operation Little Saturn Pt 1

    Episode 531-Operation Little Saturn Pt 1
    Apr 25 2025
    Picking another weak point of the Axis defensive line to the NW of Stalingrad, the Italian 8th, the Hungarian 2nd and what remained of the Romanian 3rd Armies would be attacked. Then the airfield feeding Gen. Paulus’ 6th Army would be raided. The German forces would be tied down and unable to assist. Punch by punch Army Group South is losing its strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m
  • Episode 530-Operation Mars

    Episode 530-Operation Mars
    Apr 22 2025
    Operation Mars was the sister Soviet counter attack to Uranus, which freed Stalingrad. But Mars would end very differently for the Soviets. When it was all over, the Stavka would turn their attention back to the south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the Generals

    Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the Generals
    Apr 18 2025
    Author Jonathan Horn’s Book, The Fate of Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright and the Epic battle for the Philippines, covers the experiences of both generals during the war. Yet, one is remembered by history, the other, not so much. This book seeks to rectify this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Episode 528-Operation Northern Lights

    Episode 528-Operation Northern Lights
    Apr 14 2025
    Gen. von Manstein is sent north to capture Leningrad. But days before his attack is launched, the Soviets launch their own. And the results of this battle will be felt all the way to Stalingrad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Episode 527-Winning By Other Means

    Episode 527-Winning By Other Means
    Apr 11 2025
    The German 17th Army on the Taman peninsula is bending, but not breaking. Then the Soviets realize, they don’t have to win, just hold. For events at Kursk will decide the fate of the Caucasus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m
  • Episode 526-Operation Neptune

    Episode 526-Operation Neptune
    Apr 7 2025
    With the building up of troops on the Taman Peninsula, the Germans realize they need an all out attack to drive the enemy back into the Black Sea. Thus Operation Neptune is born. Yet as the Germans look into their cupboard for reserves, they are shocked by what they find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
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