French Foreign Legion: How an Army of Exiles Became Legendary

The Military Logic Behind Iwo Jima

In this episode, we walk through the strategic reasoning behind capturing Iwo Jima. We explain how it supported US air and naval dominance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Island That Bled in WWII

In this episode, we tell the story of how Okinawa became soaked in blood during World War II’s final stretch. We examine the choices that made the battle relentlessly deadly. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A Chess Match in the Desert

In this episode, we compare the desert campaign to a long, tactical chess match. In this episode, we explain how each move forced costly responses. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Marines Secured Guadalcanal

In this episode, we explain the step-by-step campaign that led to Marine control of Guadalcanal. We cover the battles that made victory possible. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Spetsnaz Operated Behind Enemy Lines

In this episode, we explore the historical tactics and strategies employed by Spetsnaz units when conducting operations deep within enemy territory. We'll examine some of their most notable missions and the unique challenges they faced. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.