The Pacific War - week by week

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- 172 - Pacific War Podcast - Tokyo Great Air Raid - March 4 - 11 - , 1945

Mar 04 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the Fall of Manila. General LeMay's B-29 bombers wreaked havoc on Japan, targeting key factories at a high cost. On February 19, US Marines landed on Iwo Jima, facing fierce Japanese resistance and heavy casualties. By February 23, after relentless fighting and harsh conditions, they raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi, marking a hard-won victory.

- 171 - Pacific War Podcast - The Fall of Manila - February 25 - March 4 - , 1945

Feb 25 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the invasion of iwo jima. General LeMay's B-29 bombers targeted Japan, inflicting heavy damage on Kobe and Ota's Nakajima factory, though at a cost of lost aircraft. Meanwhile, U.S. forces prepared for the Iwo Jima assault. On February 19, Marines landed amid intense bombardment, facing fierce Japanese resistance. Progress was slow, with heavy casualties. B

- 170 - Pacific War Podcast - Invasion of Iwo Jima - February 18 - 25 - , 1945

Feb 18 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the liberation of Bataan and Corregidor. The Shimbu Group's commander launched a coordinated raid on northern Manila, aiming to weaken enemy defenses. Despite heavy casualties, the Allies captured key locations, including Nichols Field. Meanwhile, General Chase's 38th Division overcame strong Japanese defenses at ZigZag Pass, while General Hall's forces sec

- 169 - Pacific War Podcast - Liberation of Bataan and Corregidor - February 11 - 18 - , 1945

Feb 11 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the battle of Manila. In early February, General Iwanaka's 2nd Tank Division faced encirclement as American forces advanced. General Griswold's 14th Corps captured Clark Field, while the 8th Cavalry liberated 4,000 internees at Santo Tomas University. Amid fierce fighting, Japanese defenses crumbled, and by February 9, American troops secured key districts

- 168 - Pacific War Podcast - the Battle of Manila - February 4th - February 11 - , 1945

Feb 04 2025 46 mins

Last time we spoke about the return to Bataan. In late January, the 43rd Division secured the Rosario region, while the 25th and 6th Divisions eliminated enemy detachments and advanced towards Manila. General Krueger received reinforcements and planned a coordinated attack. On January 28, an assault began, with guerrillas aiding American forces in capturing strategic locations. A d

- 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