The Pacific War - week by week

Jan 28 2025 175 ep. 48 mins 544

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- 167 - Pacific War Podcast - the Return to Bataan - January 28 - February 4 - , 1945

Jan 28 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the Mandalay Offensive. In the midst of intense warfare, General Krueger positioned his troops strategically to bolster the assault at Rosario. As the American forces repelled counterattacks and advanced, they faced fierce Japanese resistance, particularly at Binalonan and Hill 600. Despite heavy casualties, the Americans gradually gained ground, clearing k

- 166 - Pacific War Podcast - the Mandalay Offensive - January 21 - 28 , 1945

Jan 21 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy ships based on faulty intelligence. Despite not finding the expected battleships, American forces decimated a Japanese convoy, sinking numerous vessels and claiming 113 enemy aircraft. Me

- 165 - Pacific War Podcast - South China Sea Raid - January 14 - 21 , 1945

Jan 14 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the invasion of Luzon. As Operation Mike 1 commenced, General Swift’s 1st Corps prepared to assault Lingayen Gulf while General Griswold’s 14th Corps rehearsed at Huon Gulf. Despite successful diversionary strikes, Japanese forces anticipated an invasion. On January 2, enemy ships were spotted heading towards Luzon, confirming fears of a large-scale ope

- 164 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Luzon - January 7 - 14 , 1945

Jan 06 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the Aitape-Wewak Campaign. General Dunckel’s task force successfully invaded Mindoro, establishing airfields to support operations on Luzon. With General Eichelberger's 8th Army and General Krueger's 6th Army poised to capture Lingayen Gulf, guerrilla forces on Luzon provided crucial intelligence. As plans for the Luzon invasion solidified, General Yamash

- 163 - Pacific War Podcast - Aitape-Wewak Campaign - December 31 - January 7 - , 1944

Dec 31 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the Victory at Leyte. In the Ormoc Valley, General Krueger's forces pushed the Japanese into a retreat toward Palompon. As the Americans advanced, they faced entrenched enemy positions and challenging terrain. On Christmas Day, the 77th Division successfully captured Palompon, cutting off the Japanese's main route. General Suzuki, forced to relocate his hea

- 162 - Pacific War Podcast - Victory at Leyte - December 24 - 31 - , 1944

Dec 24 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the third arakan campaign. In December, General Bruce’s forces advanced through Leyte, securing Ormoc and preparing for a decisive push toward Valencia.. The 305th and 306th Regiments steadily overcame enemy positions, while the 307th secured the airstrip. As Japanese forces began to retreat, the 12th Cavalry captured Kananga, opening Highway 2. Meanwhile

- 161 - Pacific War Podcast - Third Arakan Offensive - December 17 - 24 - , 1944

Dec 17 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the invasion of Mindoro. Ormoc fell on December the 10th. The 149th Regiment cleared the airstrip at Buri, while the Japanese launched a desperate attack on airfields, only to be repelled by American forces. Amid chaotic battles, the Japanese attempted maritime reinforcements, but their vessels were met with devastating American fire, sinking transports and

- 160 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Mindoro - December 10 - 17 - , 1944

Dec 10 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the fall of Ormoc. The Japanese prepared their Wa offensive as General Arnold’s troops advanced toward Ormoc. On December 5, American forces engaged in fierce fighting for Hills 918 and 380, facing entrenched enemy positions. By December 6, Japanese troops launched a surprise attack on American camps, but a swift counteroffensive from General Swift helped

- 159 - Pacific War Podcast - The Fall of Ormoc - December 3 - 10 - , 1944

Dec 03 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about Operation Capital. In late November, General Gill’s 32nd Division secured Limon and aimed for Ormoc, while General Arnold's 7th Division prepared to flank Japanese forces. Intense fighting marked the attack on Kilay Ridge, resulting in a costly victory for the Americans. Meanwhile, Japanese operations faltered as supplies dwindled. By December, Allied pla

- 158 - Pacific War Podcast - Operation Capital - November 25 - December 3 - , 1944

Nov 26 2024 46 mins

Last time we spoke about Fall of Peleliu. As American forces pressed down the Ormoc Valley, General Kataoka launched a counterattack with limited success, and Colonel Hettinger’s 128th Regiment clashed at Breakneck Ridge but couldn’t capture Corkscrew Ridge. Meanwhile, Japanese troops fortified defenses, resulting in intense fighting along Kilay and Shoestring Ridges. By Novemb