Al, James, and John McManus conclude their dive into the bloody battle of Peleliu, questioning its value amidst the dire conditions.

In November 1944, the bloody battle for the island of Pelileu brought strategic debates over its value versus immense US casualties. Al, James, and John McManus dive deep.

The horrors of the Hurtgen Forest come into focus as Al, James, and John McManus discuss its violence, Eddie Slovik's execution, and its influence on J.D. Salinger.

We Have Ways USA returns as John McManus guides Al and James through the brutal battle in the dense forests of the German-Belgian border.

James and John McManus unpack the bloody battle for Saint-Lô, detailing the challenges of hedgerow warfare and the determination of American forces.

James and John McManus discuss the fierce Allied efforts to establish airbases in Tinian, Saipan, and Guam, highlighting the brutal landing struggles in July 1944.

As land battles rage in Europe, Saipan faces an unprecedented naval bombardment. John McManus joins James to recount the US Marines’ brave fight in the Pacific.

Diving deeper into US post-war surveys, Al and James explore the horrors of the Italian campaign, including racism and the brutal treatment of Japanese soldiers by American troops.

June 1944 saw invasions on two fronts. James and John McManus discuss Operation Reckless, the daring Allied assault on Hollandia in the Pacific theatre.

The trailblazing Tuskegee Airmen’s achievements and their defiance of racial barriers are highlighted by Al, James, and John.

The hardships of WWII infantrymen, including survival rates and their mental toll, are discussed by Al, James, and John.

WWII’s influence on America’s foreign policy shift from isolationism to interventionism is explored by Al, James, and John.

The Rapido River crossing failure by the 36th Texan Division is dissected, raising questions about leadership and accountability.

Al, James, and John discuss WWII's impact on America’s shift between isolationism and interventionism and its global military strategies.

The Pacific War in 1944 is reviewed, examining America’s rise to global power and tensions among its military leaders like MacArthur and Stilwell.

The Allies’ advancements in military medicine, including battlefield triage and 1945 blood drives, are explored by Al, James, and John.

James Holland and John McManus explore the meticulous logistics behind moving Sherman tanks from the US to European battlefields, revealing how supply chains gave the Allies their crucial edge in 1944.

The contributions of nearly a million African-American soldiers in WWII and their influence on the Civil Rights movement are explored.