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Generals of WWII: The Art of Command
Generals of WWII: The Art of Command, presented by John Viscardo, A history podcast exploring the strategies, battles, and leadership of the greatest commanders of World War II. X/Twitter: @GeneralsofWWII
Episodes
- Generals of WWII: The Art of Command
General Gavin: The Airborne General who changed warfare (with Keith Nightingale) | Ep 37
General James "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin was one of America's most innovative and respected military leaders of World War II. Known as the "Jumping General," Gavin…
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Kohima & Imphal: The Battles That Broke Japan’s Advance in India (with Robert Lyman) | Ep 36
In 1944, Japan launched one of its most ambitious offensives of World War II—an invasion of India. What followed were the brutal Battles of Imphal and Kohima…
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The Holocaust: Germany's Genocide and Its Legacy (with Angela Walters) | Ep 35
The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history. Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered approximately…
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Pearl Harbor explained: How Japan shocked America (with John Kuehn) | Ep 34
On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Pacific Fleet's main base in Hawaii. In just a few hours…
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Battle of Kasserine Pass, the defeat that made the U.S. Army stronger (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 33
The Battle of Kasserine Pass was the U.S. Army’s first major confrontation with Germany’s battle-hardened forces in World War II—and it became a brutal lesson…
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Admiral Spruance: The Quiet Mastermind Behind Victory in the Pacific (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep 32
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance was one of the most important—and often underrated—American naval commanders of World War II. Best known for his decisive…
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The Battle of Kursk: The Largest Tank Battle in History (with Bill Nance) | Ep 31
The Battle of Kursk was the largest tank battle in history and a turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. In July 1943, Hitler launched a desperate…
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Merrill's Marauders: Elite jungle fighters of WWII (with Stephen Bell) | Ep 30
Merrill's Marauders were one of the most extraordinary and battle-hardened units of World War II. Officially known as the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional)…
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Field Marshal Rommel: The Famous Desert Fox (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 29
Erwin Rommel remains one of the most fascinating and controversial commanders of the Second World War. Known as the "Desert Fox," Rommel earned worldwide fame…
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Admiral Dönitz: the Wolf Pack Admiral and Germany’s Undersea War (with special guest Nathaniel Marshell) | Ep 28
Karl Dönitz was one of the most influential naval commanders of WWII and the architect of Germany's devastating U-boat campaign in the Atlantic. In this…
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General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell, America's controversial general in China (with Quin Cho) | Ep 27
General Joseph "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was one of the most controversial and outspoken American commanders of World War II. Known for his blunt personality…
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General Mark Clark: liberator of Rome (with Bill Nance) | Ep 26
General Mark Clark was one of America's most controversial and accomplished commanders of the Second World War. Rising through the ranks to become the youngest…
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Battle of Midway, Part II: Japan's carriers destroyed (with Trent Hone & Jon Parshall) | Ep 25
The Battle of Midway reaches its dramatic conclusion as the Imperial Japanese Navy suffers one of the most devastating defeats in its history. In Part 2, we…
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Battle of Midway Part I: Japan's luck runs out (with Jon Parshall & Trent Hone) | Ep 24
The Battle of Midway begins! In this episode, special guests Jon Parshall & Trent Hone follow the dramatic opening of one of World War II's most important…
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Battle of Khalkhin Gol: a Japanese army defeated (with Seth Hanson) | Ep 23
In the summer of 1939, on the remote border between Mongolia and Manchuria, Soviet and Japanese forces clashed in a brutal conflict that would shape the future…
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Churchill: the man who inspired Britain in the darkest hour (with Warren Dockter) | Ep 22
Discover the incredible life of Winston Churchill — the legendary British Prime Minister who led Britain through its darkest hours during World War II. From…
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D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history (with Stuart Vanderkooi) | Ep 21
On June 6, 1944, the Allied powers launched the largest amphibious invasion in history: the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II. Operation Overlord…
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Mussolini: the rise and fall of Italy's dictator (with Ambrogio Caiani) | Ep 20
Benito Mussolini: Rise and Fall of Italy’s Fascist Dictator Who was Benito Mussolini, and how did he lead Italy into one of the most controversial regimes in…
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General Guderian: father of the Blitzkrieg (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 19
Discover the story of Heinz Guderian, one of the most influential military commanders of the Second World War and a pioneer of modern armored warfare. Known as…
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Battle of Guadalcanal: the momentum shifts in the Pacific War (with Trent Hone) | Ep 18
The Battle of Guadalcanal was one of the most influential and brutal campaigns of World War II, marking the first major offensive by Allied forces against…
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Creighton Abrams: Patton's tank ace (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 17
Discover the remarkable life of General Creighton Abrams, the legendary U.S. Army leader who shaped modern military strategy. From his heroic service in World…
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Battle of Stalingrad: the turning point of WWII (with Grant Harward) | Ep 16
The Battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943) stands as one of the most brutal and decisive clashes in modern history, marking the moment when Hitler’s advance into the…
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General Zhukov: the greatest Soviet general (with Seth Hanson) | Ep 15
Who was the Soviet general that helped destroy Hitler’s war machine? In this episode, special guest Seth Hanson explores the life and battlefield genius of…
Generals of WWII: The Art of CommandGerman General Manstein and Romanian General Dumitrescu (with Grant Harward) | Ep 14
Special guest and author Dr. Grant Harward joins the show to discuss these 2 generals -- Who was the most brilliant strategist of World War II? Many historians…
Generals of WWII: The Art of CommandBattle of the Bulge: Germany's last gamble (with Bill Nance) | Ep 13
The Battle of the Bulge was Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front during World War II—a desperate gamble to split Allied forces and seize the…
Generals of WWII: The Art of CommandHideki Tojo: Japan's despised prime minster during WWII (with John Kuehn) | Ep 12
Hideki Tojo: the politician who led Japan into World War II Special guest and author John Kuehn will examine the life and legacy of Hideki Tojo — the Japanese…
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General MacArthur: the iconic commander of the Pacific War (with Winston Valentine) | Ep 11
General MacArthur | From West Point Prodigy to World War II Commander General Douglas MacArthur was one of the most influential—and controversial—American…
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Field Marshal Bill Slim: the General Who Turned Defeat into Victory (with Robert Lyman) | Ep 10
Field Marshal William Slim – The Forgotten Hero of WWII | 14th Army Legend & Governor-General of Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Discover the incredible life and leadership of…
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Admiral King: toughest US Naval Commander of WWII (with Trent Hone) | Ep 9
🇺🇸 Admiral Ernest J. King: Discover the remarkable story of Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, the hard-driving commander who helped steer the U.S. Navy to victory…
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Admiral Yamamoto: mastermind of the Japanese Navy (with Jon Parshall) | Ep 8
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto: The Strategic Mind Behind Pearl Harbor Explore the life and legacy of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the brilliant yet controversial…
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Admiral Fletcher: the most underrated Pacific commander (with Stuart Vanderkooi) | Ep 7
Dive into the remarkable story of Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, one of the most influential – and often misunderstood – U.S. Navy commanders of World War II…
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General Eisenhower: the Supreme Allied Commander (with Nick Kramer) | Ep 6
Discover the extraordinary leadership of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe and the architect of the largest…
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Admiral "Bull" Halsey: the relentless commander of the Pacific War (with Ryan Wadle) | Ep 5
🇺🇸 Admiral William “Bull” Halsey Step into the story of Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, one of the most aggressive and charismatic naval leaders of World War…
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General Simpson: the underrated commander who helped win WWII (with Bill Nance) | Ep 4
🇺🇸 General William H. Simpson Discover the remarkable yet often overlooked story of General William H. Simpson, the quiet, disciplined, and highly effective…
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Admiral Nimitz: mastermind of victory in the Pacific (with Trent Hone) | Ep 3
Explore the life and legacy of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, the brilliant strategist who led the U.S. Navy to victory across the Pacific in World War II…
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General Patton: "Old Blood and Guts" (with Nathaniel Marshell) | Ep 2
General George S. Patton – Biography, Leadership, and World War II Legacy Discover the remarkable story of General George S. Patton, one of America’s most…
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General Bradley: the GI's General (with Bill Nance) | Ep 1
General Omar Bradley: The “GI’s General” Explained America’s most trusted battlefield commander of World War II, General Omar Bradley led thousands of U.S…