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Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast)

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The Echoes of War Podcast covers military history from antiquity to the modern age.

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01:43:53

North African Campaign Part #4 🎙️ The Rise of...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/08/09

Welcome to the Pacific War Channel Podcast, with a new spin. We are focusing on a strategic but at times, overlooked theatre of operations in WWII, the North African Campaign. Vast Tank Battles, Rapid and outflanking moves, Supply constraints, High Command Changes, Blunders all dictate this large theatre of operations. It would be the first time the Western Allies pit themselves in their new ways of war, against the Axis, setting the foundation for their future assaults. This episode, the British

01:26:07

North African Campaign Part #3🎙️ The Italian Flight...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/08/01

Welcome to the Pacific War Channel, where Craig and his co-host Gaurav delve into the dramatic North African campaign during World War II. In this gripping episode, they explore the Italian invasion of Egypt, the bold British counter-offensive known as Operation Compass, and the subsequent retreat of Italian forces.From strategic blunders to heroic advances, witness the fall of key locations like Bardia and Tobruk, the capture of thousands of Italian soldiers, and the eventual arrival of the German

01:36:09

North African Campaign Part #2🎙️ Operation Compass

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/07/26

In this gripping episode of the Pacific War Channel Podcast host Craig Watson and co-host Gaurav dive deep into the Italian invasion of Egypt during World War II, which turned out to be a colossal failure. They discuss the series of events leading to the ill-fated Operation Compass, initially intended as a limited raid but morphing into a major counteroffensive by the British.The episode begins by setting the stage with Mussolini's opportunistic decisions following the fall of France and Italy's

01:00:22

The D-Day Landings 🎙️ The Canadian Experience at Juno...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/07/19

Join Craig Watson from the Pacific War Channel and his friend Ian as they delve into the lesser-known yet pivotal Canadian contributions to D-Day at Juno Beach. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historic landings, this episode offers a fresh perspective beyond the widely recognized Omaha Beach, focusing on the harrowing and heroic efforts of Canadian forces.Learn about the fierce house-to-house combat, the strategic importance of Juno Beach, and the significant yet often overlooked

01:34:34

North African Campaign Part #1🎙️The Italian Invasion...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/07/12

Join Craig and Gaurav us they delve into the fascinating and tumultuous journey of Italy’s North African campaign during World War II.From Mussolini's imperial ambitions in the late 1920s to Italy's declaration of war in 1940, they will explore the strategies, battles, and challenges faced by the Italian forces. Discover the intricate details of the Italian military’s struggles with outdated equipment, the harrowing invasion plans for Egypt, and the fierce engagements with British forces

01:06:00

Underrated Moments of the WW2 🎙️ Ft Gaurav

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/07/05

Craig and Gaurav discuss some of the underrated moments of WW2.Moments like the D-Day Landings at Normandy tend to take the limelight away from other events. Such was the case when it came to two operations that were linked to Operation Overlord. The first underrated operation Craig and Gaurav talk about is Operation Shingles, the amphibious assault of Anzio during the Italian Campaign. It was a poorly planned and faulty operation designed to defeat the Gustav line, but did end up seeing the

01:09:55

Underrated Moments of the Pacific War 🎙️ Ft Gaurav

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/06/28

Craig and Gaurav discuss some of the underrated moments of the Pacific War.Events like the attack on Pearl Harbor, Midway and battle of Okinawa take most of the spotlight for the Pacific War. Other events, such as the "silent service", the submarine warfare are nearly constrained to the shadows. In this podcast Craig and Gaurav go over the Submarine warfare between America and Japan; the New Guinea Campaign and the Soviet entry into the Pacific War in 1945.

01:04:25

Politically Incorrect History Ep 3🎙️Dumb Moments of...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/06/14

Craig, Ian and Justin discuss some of the dumbest moments of WW2.(Apologies on audio quality, Justin literally kicked the equalizer box) Did you know about the American torpedo problem during the first half of WW2? Basically 10% of the mark IV/V torpedoes were actually working because of a plethora of faulty mechanisms that the US Navy simply refused to acknowledge. Did you ever hear about Sir Winston Churchills Dieppe Raid that was a colossal failure and killed many Canadians? Listen to us

49:19

The D-Day Landings🎙️ Operation Neptune vs Operation...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/06/06

Craig and Ian discuss the D-Day landings at Normandy and compare them to the near simultaneous landings on Saipan.Did you know while the United States participated in the D-Day landings at Normandy on June 6th, over in the Pacific another enormous amphibious assault was performed in the Marianas? Operation Neptune, the landings at Normandy occurred nearly simultaneously with Operation Forager the amphibious assault of the Marianas. Both saw an incredible amount of men landed under fire under

57:26

The Atlantic vs Pacific during WW2🎙️ Ft Ian & Justin

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/05/31

In this episode Craig, Ian and Justin cover the differences between the battle for the Atlantic vs the Pacific. During WW2 the Atlantic and Pacific theaters were quite different. For example, submarine warfare for both the axis and allies were dramatically different in the Pacific vs Atlantic. In the Pacific amphibious assault was mastered by the Americans, and this experience proved extremely valuable for the D-Day landings in the Atlantic. The Surface engagements in the Pacific were enormous

27:49

The Japanese Invasion of Inner Mongolia 1933🎙️The...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/05/24

Don't forget I have a patreon now where you can get exclusive Podcasts like "General Tomoyuki Yamashita: becoming the Tiger of Malaya" check it out here ⤵️ https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannelThe Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria following the Mukden Incident of 1931 and established the puppet state of Manchukuo by 1933. The Kwantung Army aimed to expand their control to include the Rehe province due to its strategic and economic significance. Initially, attempts to integrate Rehe through

26:04

The Japanese Invasion of North China 1931-1932🎙️The...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/05/17

Don't forget I have a patreon now where you can get exclusive Podcasts like "General Tomoyuki Yamashita: becoming the Tiger of Malaya" check it out here ⤵️ https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel The Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria following the Mukden Incident of 1931 and established the puppet state of Manchukuo by 1933. The Kwantung Army aimed to expand their control to include the Rehe province due to its strategic and economic significance. Initially, attempts to integrate Rehe through

01:12:27

53 Days on Starvation Island🎙️ Ft John Bruning

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/05/10

John R. Bruning is the author or collaborating writer of over 22 books such as the national bestseller Indestructible, Outlaw Platoon written with Sean Parnell, Shadow of the Sword with Jeremiah Workman, How to Break a Terrorist with Matthew Alexander, House to House with David Bellavia, The Devil's Sandbox, and Ghost: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent with Fred Burton. The interview is about his upcoming book “53 days on starvation island: the world war II battle that saved marine corps

01:26:34

Battle of the Coral Sea🎙️ Ft Ian

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/05/03

In this episode Craig and Ian cover the Battle of the Coral Sea.The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from May 4 to May 8, 1942, was a pivotal naval engagement between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II. It marked the first time in history that two opposing naval forces engaged each other without the ships ever coming within sight of one another, relying solely on aircraft carriers and aircraft. The battle took place in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia. Both sides suffered

57:45

General Tomoyuki Yamashita🎙️ How he became the Tiger...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/04/26

In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, a towering figure in Pacific War history. Uncover his journey from Osugi village to the battlefield, where he led Japanese forces against General MacArthur in the Philippines. Learn about his transformation into "The Tiger of Malaya" and the fascinating events surrounding his infamous war crimes trial. Gather insights into Yamashita's personal encounters, including his time as a military attach&eacute in Europe

33:23

The Battle of Shanghai 1937🎙️The Defense of the...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/04/19

This episode unfolds the riveting narrative of the Second Sino-Japanese War, which ignited when tensions between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China reached a boiling point in 1937. The story starts with the Marco Polo incident in Manchuria that led to an unexpected Japanese attack. The ensuing struggles, the maneuvers of strategic mastermind Chiang Kai-shek, and the extraordinary events, like the suspicious disappearance and reemergence of Private Shimura Kikuchiro, are all under the

01:06:16

The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria 1931-1932🎙️The...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/04/12

Don't forget I have a patreon now where you can get exclusive Podcasts like "General Tomoyuki Yamashita: becoming the Tiger of Malaya" check it out here ⤵️ https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannelLt. Colonel Ishiwara Kanji orchestrated the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931, initiating Japan's expansion into Manchuria. Despite orders to refrain from further aggression, Ishiwara sought to conquer Manchuria with local alliances. Kirin fell quickly, followed by Mukden and Changchun. General Ma

01:29:34

Politically Incorrect History Ep 2🎙️The French Indian...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/04/05

In this episode of Politically Incorrect History Craig, Ian and Justin talk about the French Indian WarDisclaimer: This will be very different from other podcasts. Craig and Ian are historians....but also pure degenerates. They both listen to the Cumtown Podcast and love comedians like Shane Gillis. Thus they got the bright idea of having quite a few drinks and started a podcast where they tell history....or atleast history related stuff off the cuff, probably incorrectly. Craig, Ian and Justin had

52:57

The Battle of Taranto 🎙️ ft Justin

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/03/29

In this Pacific War Podcast Craig tells Justin the story of the Battle of Taranto, the British surprise attack against the Italian Navy in 1940.The Battle of Taranto took place on the night of November 11-12, 1940 and was a pivotal naval engagement during World War II. It marked the first significant victory for British naval aviation and demonstrated the effectiveness of aircraft carriers in modern naval warfare. At the time of the battle, Italy had a significant naval presence in the

01:21:06

Politically Incorrect History Ep 1🎙️WW2 Debauchery...

Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast) ·

2024/03/22

The first episode of Politically Incorrect History about WW2 stuff and pure Debauchery featuring Ian.Disclaimer: This will be very different from other podcasts. Craig and Ian are historians....but also pure degenerates. They both listen to the Cumtown Podcast and love comedians like Shane Gillis. Thus they got the bright idea of having quite a few drinks and started a podcast where they tell history....or atleast history related stuff off the cuff, probably incorrectly. This is more comedy than

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