Best Taiping Rebellion Podcasts (2024)

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North African Campaign Part #9 🎙️ Rommel's Last Victory at the Kasserine Pass 1:03:26

2h ago1:03:26

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Craig and Gaurav cover the Race to Tunisia and Battle of Kasserine Pass during the North Africa Campaign In November 1942, following the Darlan Deal, Hitler ordered the occupation of Vichy France and Corsica. Resistance was minimal, but in Toulon, the French scuttled their fleet, destroying 77 ships to prevent Axis capture. In Tunisia, Axis forces …

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The Battle of Leipzig: A Turning Point in the Napoleonic Wars 1:16:53

8d ago1:16:53

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Join Craig from the Pacific War Channel and his co-host Gaurav as they delve into one of the most significant battles in history, the Battle of Leipzig. Often overshadowed by the more famous Battle of Waterloo, Leipzig played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars, marking a turning point that led to the downfall of Napoleon's empire. In this episod…

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North African Campaign Part #8 🎙️ Operation Torch 1:13:10

12d ago1:13:10

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Join Craig from the Pacific War Channel and his co-host, Gaurav, as they delve into the fascinating history of Operation Torch, the first major Allied amphibious assault in North Africa during World War II. This episode provides an in-depth look into the strategic planning and execution of the operation, highlighting the key figures and events that…

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Gaurav's Top 10 Generals of the Roman Republic 2:12:50

19d ago2:12:50

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Gaurav goes over his extensive top ten list of Generals of the Roman Republic. What makes a good or great General? Is it the amount of victories, winning against the odds, innovation or genius? This list contains arguably the best of the best for the Roman Republic's history and Gaurav goes in depth through the history behind each man and why he be…

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Doorsteps of Hell with Lt-Colonel Tom Williams 🎙️ US Marines in Vietnam 1:16:12

26d ago1:16:12

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Lt-Colonel Tom Williams spent 29 years in active service with the USMC, worked for 11 years as a military advisor in the Middle East, with 6 years in Saudi Arabia and 5 years in Afghanistan. Even before his military service he traveled the world with his adoptive father US Air Force Major Carl Williams where he learnt French, Arabic, Japanese and l…

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A very (Not) Serious conversation about how Japan could win WW2 49:30

1M ago49:30

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Welcome to the Pacific War Channel! Join Craig, Ian, and Justin as they dive into a very (not) serious conversation about how Japan could have won WW2 After an unfortunate mishap with their gaming session, the trio pivots to an engaging debate on whether Japan could have ever secured a victory against the United States following the attack on Pearl…

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Ranking the Best and Worst Commanders of WWII 1:58:29

2M ago1:58:29

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Welcome to the Pacific War Channel! In this special episode, Craig and Gaurav delve into the intricate history of World War II by ranking the best and worst commanders from various nations involved in the conflict. From the Pacific to Europe, they provide insightful analysis on the generals and admirals who shaped the course of the war. Exploring t…

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North African Campaign Part #7 🎙️ The Second Battle of El Alamein 1:30:17

2M ago1:30:17

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In this episode of the North African campaign on World War II, Craig and Gaurav tackle the aftermath of the First Battle of El Alamein and the significant aftermath that followed. Despite being pushed back to the last defensive before Cairo and the Suez Canal, British fortunes and Axis misfortunes look at the turning of the tide. The 8th Army chang…

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The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 🎙️ ft Gaurav 2:10:22

2M ago2:10:22

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The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, fought from November 12 to 15, 1942, was a critical turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II. This series of engagements marked the climax of the Guadalcanal Campaign, where U.S. and Japanese forces battled for control of the strategically vital island. The conflict began with Japanese attempts to re…

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North African Campaign Part #6 🎙️ From Gazala to El Alamein 1:35:26

2M ago1:35:26

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Join Craig and Gaurav as they cover Rommel's drive against the British in North Africa from Gazala to El Alamein As the year turns into 1942, there are major changes for the Axis and Allies, as the Eastern Front continues to gobble up resources that might have been diverted to the Afrika Korps, while the British are relived the Americans have enter…

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The Battle of Savo Island 🎙️ ft Gaurav 1:47:53

3M ago1:47:53

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On this Episode of the Pacific War Channel's podcast, we explore the first major surface engagement of the Guadalcanal campaign, as the Americans suffer a shock reversal at the Battle of Savo Island. We dwell into the background of the American and Japanese strategic situation into the battle, we look at the key figures and events and aftermath tha…

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North African Campaign Part #5 🎙️ Operation Crusader 1:37:23

3M ago1:37:23

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Join Craig and Gaurav as they cover Operation Crusader, the British counter offensive to relieve the seige of Tobruk. Upon arriving in North Africa, Lt. General Erwin Rommel launched Operation Sonnenblume, transforming the campaign. His German Panzers ended the dominance of the British Matilda tanks and laid siege to Tobruk. British General Archiba…

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North African Campaign Part #4 🎙️ The Rise of Rommel's Afrika Korps 1:43:53

3M ago1:43:53

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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 th…

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North African Campaign Part #3🎙️ The Italian Flight from North Africa 1:26:07

3M ago1:26:07

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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 heroi…

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North African Campaign Part #2🎙️ Operation Compass 1:36:09

3M ago1:36:09

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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 cou…

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The D-Day Landings 🎙️ The Canadian Experience at Juno Beach 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

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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 o…

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North African Campaign Part #1🎙️The Italian Invasion of Egypt 1:34:34

4M ago1:34:34

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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 t…

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Underrated Moments of the WW2 🎙️ Ft Gaurav 1:06:00

4M ago1:06:00

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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 assau…

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The Wang Jingwei Regime: A Puppet Regime in Nanjing 28:19

4M ago28:19

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In 1938, after the Battle of Wuhan, Wang Jingwei left Chongqing and the Republic of China team in Chongqing for Hanoi. He negotiated with Japanese officials and eventually set up a puppet regime know as the Wang Jingwei Regime and also as the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China. It was almost totally under Japanese domination, …

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Underrated Moments of the Pacific War 🎙️ Ft Gaurav 1:09:55

4M ago1:09:55

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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 Submari…

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Politically Incorrect History Ep 3🎙️Dumb Moments of WW2 ft Ian & Justin 1:04:25

5M ago1:04:25

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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 refu…

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The D-Day Landings🎙️ Operation Neptune vs Operation Forager Ft Ian 49:19

5M ago49:19

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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 occurre…

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The Atlantic vs Pacific during WW2🎙️ Ft Ian & Justin 57:26

5M ago57:26

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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 A…

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Living Under Japanese Occupation 29:20

5M ago29:20

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Japan controlled Taiwan as a colony from 1895 to 1945. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese language education and publications stopped and the Imperial Subject Movement tried to Japanize residents of Taiwan. The Baojia system was helpful in controlling the locals and confiscating grain during the war. The Taiwanese were mobilized to suppor…

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The Japanese Invasion of Inner Mongolia 1933🎙️The Pacific War Ep 3 27:49

6M ago27:49

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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 aim…

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The Japanese Invasion of North China 1931-1932🎙️The Pacific War Ep 2 26:04

6M ago26:04

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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 aim…

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53 Days on Starvation Island🎙️ Ft John Bruning 1:12:27

6M ago1:12:27

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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 Counterterro…

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Battle of the Coral Sea🎙️ Ft Ian 1:26:34

6M ago1:26:34

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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 si…

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General Tomoyuki Yamashita🎙️ How he became the Tiger of Malaya 57:45

7M ago57:45

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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 surroun…

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The Battle of Shanghai 1937🎙️The Defense of the Sihang Warehouse 33:23

7M ago33:23

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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 master…

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The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria 1931-1932🎙️The Pacific War Ep 1 1:06:16

7M ago1:06:16

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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 Lt. Colonel Ishiwara Kanji orchestrated the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931, initiating Japan's expansion into Manchuria. Despite orders to refrai…

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The Brilliance of Chairman Mao 20:02

7M ago20:02

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By the early 1940s, the Communists in Yan’an were feeling relatively secure. The Japanese advance in north China had not reached that area. The Sino-Japanese War and the United Front meant that Chiang Kai-shek’s main concern had been Japan and not the Communist Party. The Nationalist Government in China even funded the Communists in Yan’an. Thousan…

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Politically Incorrect History Ep 2🎙️The French Indian War ft Ian & Justin 1:29:34

7M ago1:29:34

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In this episode of Politically Incorrect History Craig, Ian and Justin talk about the French Indian War 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 …

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The Battle of Taranto 🎙️ ft Justin 52:57

7M ago52:57

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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 demonstr…

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Politically Incorrect History Ep 1🎙️WW2 Debauchery ft Ian 1:21:06

8M ago1:21:06

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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 fe…

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The Basest Warlord? 🎙️ The "Dogmeat General" ft Ian 1:13:23

8M ago1:13:23

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In this Pacific War Podcast Craig tells Ian the legendary story of Zhang Zongchang, the "Dogmeat General" Who was Zhang Zongchang? How did he receive the nicknames like: Dogmeat General, Lanky General, Old 86 and such? Why is he considered the basest of the Chinese warlords? Why has he become such a meme across social media? This podcast covers the…

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General Ishiwara Kanji: Ishiwara vs Tojo🎙️ Episode 4 37:15

8M ago37:15

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This Pacific War Channel Podcast is about General Ishiwara Kanji, the mastermind behind the invasion of Manchuria and his battle against Hideki Tojo. This Pacific War Channel Podcast explores of the life and ideas of Ishiwara Kanji, a significant figure in Japanese history during the mid-20th century. Ishiwara, was deeply involved in political and …

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Hope and the Second United Front in Wuhan 26:11

8M ago26:11

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For ten months in 1938, Hankou in Wuhan was the center of China's Second United Front and defense against the Japanese invasion. Artistic expression, political parties and free speech all blossomed. Neither the KMT nor the Communist Party fully controlled the city and a variety of generals, thinkers and artists came together to defend against Japan…

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The Battle of Wake Island🎙️ ft Ian 1:09:26

8M ago1:09:26

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In this Pacific War Podcast Craig and Ian tell the heroic story of the Battle of Wake Island. The Battle of Wake Island began simultaneously with the attack on Pearl Harbor and invasion of Southeast Asia. For two weeks US Marines, air crews and civilians fought off an invasion force of Japanese Special Naval Landing Force troops. While the Japanese…

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What does the Average Joe know about the Pacific War? 🎙️ ft Justin 1:12:42

9M ago1:12:42

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In this Pacific War Podcast Craig tries to answer the question, what does the average Joe know about the Pacific War? Featuring Justin. You have you history buffs, your WW2 fanatics, sometimes even Pacific War junkies, but what about the average joe? If you grabbed a stranger off the street and asked them, what was the Pacific War? Why did it happe…

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The National Palace Museum Treasures During the Second Sino Japanese War 55:21

9M ago55:21

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The treasures of the National Palace Museum, originally the Forbidden City, followed China's path. They escaped the invading Japanese by leaving Beijing, first for Shanghai, then Nanjing and then followed southern, central and northern routes to Sichuan and safety. The Chinese government followed a similar path, as did countless Chinese individuals…

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How to get your Normie friend into the Pacific War? 🎙️ ft Justin & Ian 1:28:18

9M ago1:28:18

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In this Pacific War Podcast Craig and Ian try to answer the question, how do you get your Normie friend (Justin) into the Pacific War? In this rather silly and beer fuelled Pacific War Podcast, Craig and Ian use Justin as a Normie friend Guinea Pig, to see how they can get such a person into the Pacific War. They cover just about every possible fau…

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General Douglas Macarthur🎙️Mistakes & Blunders in the Philippines ft. Justin & Ian 1:17:57

9M ago1:17:57

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In this episode of the Pacific War Podcast, Craig explains to Ian and Justin how General Douglas MacArthur screwed up during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. Craig rants about three major issues that occurred during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. The first was known as the Clark Field Disaster, where MacArthur seemingly did...no…

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Armies of the Elves 🎙️ Tolkien’s First Age ft Ian 1:12:26

10M ago1:12:26

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In this episode of the Pacific War Podcast, Ian and Craig talk about the Elven armies of Tolkien’s first age. The Eldar began as the Vanyar, Noldor and Teleri, whom spoke Vanyarin Quenya, Noldorin Quenya and Telerin. During “the Great Journey”, while the Noldor, Vanyar and some Teleri traveled to Valinor, many of the Teleri chose to stay, becoming …

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General Ishiwara Kanji: The China War🎙️ Episode 3 39:33

10M ago39:33

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This Podcast about General Ishiwara Kanji, the mastermind behind the Mukden Incident of 1931 and author of the Final War Theory. Ishiwara Kanji was a fascinating person and one whose actions changed the entire world. It could be argued Ishiwara Kanji single handedly caused World War Two. Ishiwara Kanji is known predominantly for two things, his rol…

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The Beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Nanjing Massacre 25:23

10M ago25:23

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On July 7, 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is also known as the Lugou Bridge Incident. Within days of the small skirmish with 100 Chinese garrison troops, the Japanese had brought in 180,000 troops. After that, the fighting between the Chinese and the Japanese did not stop until 1945…

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S02E01 Reintroducing the Chinese Revolutions Podcast 11:45

10M ago11:45

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S02E01 Reintroducing the Chinese Revolutions Podcast This is a rambling episode pushed out to get the ball rolling, getting this podcast going again. The next big thing on the agenda is the Boxer Rebellion. We'll do some episodes in the run up to the Boxer Rebellion, and then we'll spend some good time on the next major revolutionary inflection poi…

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Chiang Kai Shek is Kidnapped 16:23

10M ago16:23

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After the Long March, the Chinese Communists were mostly in northern Shaanxi, wanting a breather. Japan had continued its aggression in China after it set up the puppet state of Manchukuo under Emperor Pu Yi. It manufactured incident after incident and had expanded its army’s reach into northern and northeast China. It was trying to influence Inner…

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The Pacific War Podcast🎙️ The Opium Wars 1:54:18

10M ago1:54:18

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➡️This episode on the history of China is looking at the international trade disaster that led to the first Opium War. The Opium wars humiliated an empire that still holds wounds grievances for China today. How the exchange of tea, opium and silver led Great Britain and the Qing Dynasty to war. This episode will explain the rigid Canton tributary s…

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The Ramree Island Massacre🎙️ Did it really happen? ft Justin 46:21

10M ago46:21

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This episode covers the Ramree Island Massacre Myth: did Saltwater Crocodiles really kill hundreds of Japanese soldiers during WW2? There is a myth that during Operation Matador, the battle for Ramree Island in 1945, that hundreds of Japanese soldiers were attacked and eaten by Saltwater Crocodiles. But is there any real evidence of this occurring?…

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