Your hosts Elton McManus and Andy Poulastides are here to walk you through possibly the greatest TV show ever created. We are NOT experts, veterans or master ta...
Between all the mud, rain, maggots and bullets, we discuss Okinawa. The 1st Marine Division fight a determined Japanese force on Okinawa who prefer death to surrender and are indifferent to the lives of Okinawan civilians. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
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Flags Of Our Fathers
Taking a longer look at the events on and off Iwo Jima. The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
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Part Eight – Iwo Jima – The Pacific
The love story episode with a tiny glimpse of Iwo Jima Frustrated with his bond selling tour, Basilone goes back to training troops and, after marrying a pretty Marine sergeant, leads his men at Iwo Jima. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good...
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Part Seven – Peleliu Hills – The Pacific
Still on Peleliu, heading into them hills. Sledge finds the carnage and death of his companions on Peleilu increasingly difficult to bear as Basilone continues his bond drive in the States. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why...
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Part Six – Peleliu Airfield – The Pacific
The Marines continue on Peleliu, attacking the Airfield whilst short on water. Water is in short supply and the stifling heat takes control on Peleliu as Leckie is wounded and evacuated. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why...
Your hosts Elton McManus and Andy Poulastides are here to walk you through possibly the greatest TV show ever created. We are NOT experts, veterans or master tacticians of World War II but we do love a bloody good war movie so that’s why we’re here. The only official research we have to do is to watch the episode or film that we’re covering. If you’re after in depth historically accurate material, there are plenty of other shows out there. This may not be the place for you. That’s cool. Please note that we may drop the odd swear now and again or may something inappropriate so please make sure the children can not hear as we wouldn’t want to pollute their vocabulary.
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