Episodes

  • Episode 601-Operation Hardgate

    Episode 601-Operation Hardgate
    Feb 9 2026
    The Germans have a plan to stop the Allies from reaching Messina. Problem is, their plans end up in the hands of the Allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Episode 600-First Quebec Conference

    Episode 600-First Quebec Conference
    Feb 5 2026
    With Sicily about to fall, the Germans prepare to evacuate their troops, not so much the Italians. Meanwhile, the Allies discuss what comes next at the First Quebec Conference where someone leaves behind notes to Operation Overlord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now

    Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now
    Feb 2 2026
    Monty’s plan to swing left has failed. Now he wants Patton’s help who still does not trust the British. During this a slight British officer pulls off a miracle. Meanwhile the fighting on Sicily is felt in Rome as Mussolini is voted out of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Episode 598-Monty Can't Keep His Promise

    Episode 598-Monty Can't Keep His Promise
    Jan 27 2026
    Monty’s 8th Army can’t push on north to Catania, so he has other forces swing to the left. But this 3 prong attack fails as well. Ordering his men to go on the defensive, Monty calls in more troops from North Africa. Meanwhile, Patton is planning his drive east, to Messina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Episode 597-Blood on Primosole Bridge

    Episode 597-Blood on Primosole Bridge
    Jan 23 2026
    The Durham Light Infantry will lose hundreds of men so the Primosole Bridge can be held. This after the heavy losses of the 1st Parachute Brigade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Episode 596-The First Bridge Too Far

    Episode 596-The First Bridge Too Far
    Jan 20 2026
    One bridge down, one to go for Monty’s 8th Army. But friendly fire will disrupt Operation Fustian before it starts, leaving the British paratroopers trapped by Axis forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Episode 595-3 Commando Bridge: The Fallen

    Episode 595-3 Commando Bridge: The Fallen
    Jan 16 2026
    With Palermo taken by the Americans, we turn to Monty’s rush up north. But first bridges had to be secured. One bridge would cost many Allied lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 594-The Truscott Trot

    Episode 594-The Truscott Trot
    Jan 13 2026
    Gen. Patton is free to go after Palermo, but only after telling his superior half truths. Meanwhile, Gen. Omar Bradley has to head north alone, taking on the Germans trying to retreat to Mt. Etna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins