The Pacific War Channel covers the complete history of the Asia-Pacific War of 1937-1945 and all the major events that led up to it. Topics include: The Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, Meiji Restoration, Sino-japanese war, Boxer Rebellion, Russo-Japanese War, WW1 in Asia and the Second Sino-Japanese War. *We also have our ”Politically Incorrect History” Podcast where we still speak about History, but also silly stuff like anime, gaming, Godzilla, movies, comics all while drinking profusely.
…
continue reading
1
A very (Not) Serious conversation about how Japan could win WW2
49:30
49:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:30
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…
…
continue reading
1
Ranking the Best and Worst Commanders of WWII
1:58:29
1:58:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:58:29
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #7 🎙️ The Second Battle of El Alamein
1:30:17
1:30:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:17
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 🎙️ ft Gaurav
2:10:22
2:10:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:10:22
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #6 🎙️ From Gazala to El Alamein
1:35:26
1:35:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:35:26
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Battle of Savo Island 🎙️ ft Gaurav
1:47:53
1:47:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:47:53
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #5 🎙️ Operation Crusader
1:37:23
1:37:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:37:23
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #4 🎙️ The Rise of Rommel's Afrika Korps
1:43:53
1:43:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:43:53
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #3🎙️ The Italian Flight from North Africa
1:26:07
1:26:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:07
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #2🎙️ Operation Compass
1:36:09
1:36:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:36:09
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…
…
continue reading
1
The D-Day Landings 🎙️ The Canadian Experience at Juno Beach
1:00:22
1:00:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:22
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…
…
continue reading
1
North African Campaign Part #1🎙️The Italian Invasion of Egypt
1:34:34
1:34:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:34
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…
…
continue reading
1
Underrated Moments of the WW2 🎙️ Ft Gaurav
1:06:00
1:06:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:00
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…
…
continue reading
1
Underrated Moments of the Pacific War 🎙️ Ft Gaurav
1:09:55
1:09:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:55
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…
…
continue reading
1
Politically Incorrect History Ep 3🎙️Dumb Moments of WW2 ft Ian & Justin
1:04:25
1:04:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:25
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…
…
continue reading
1
The D-Day Landings🎙️ Operation Neptune vs Operation Forager Ft Ian
49:19
49:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:19
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Atlantic vs Pacific during WW2🎙️ Ft Ian & Justin
57:26
57:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:26
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Japanese Invasion of Inner Mongolia 1933🎙️The Pacific War Ep 3
27:49
27:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:49
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Japanese Invasion of North China 1931-1932🎙️The Pacific War Ep 2
26:04
26:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:04
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…
…
continue reading
1
53 Days on Starvation Island🎙️ Ft John Bruning
1:12:27
1:12:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:27
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
1
General Tomoyuki Yamashita🎙️ How he became the Tiger of Malaya
57:45
57:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:45
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Battle of Shanghai 1937🎙️The Defense of the Sihang Warehouse
33:23
33:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:23
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Japanese Invasion of Manchuria 1931-1932🎙️The Pacific War Ep 1
1:06:16
1:06:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:16
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…
…
continue reading
1
Politically Incorrect History Ep 2🎙️The French Indian War ft Ian & Justin
1:29:34
1:29:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:34
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 …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
1
Politically Incorrect History Ep 1🎙️WW2 Debauchery ft Ian
1:21:06
1:21:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:06
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Basest Warlord? 🎙️ The "Dogmeat General" ft Ian
1:13:23
1:13:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:23
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…
…
continue reading
1
General Ishiwara Kanji: Ishiwara vs Tojo🎙️ Episode 4
37:15
37:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:15
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 …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
1
What does the Average Joe know about the Pacific War? 🎙️ ft Justin
1:12:42
1:12:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:42
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…
…
continue reading
1
How to get your Normie friend into the Pacific War? 🎙️ ft Justin & Ian
1:28:18
1:28:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:18
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…
…
continue reading
1
General Douglas Macarthur🎙️Mistakes & Blunders in the Philippines ft. Justin & Ian
1:17:57
1:17:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:57
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…
…
continue reading
1
Armies of the Elves 🎙️ Tolkien’s First Age ft Ian
1:12:26
1:12:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:26
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 …
…
continue reading
1
General Ishiwara Kanji: The China War🎙️ Episode 3
39:33
39:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:33
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…
…
continue reading
1
The Pacific War Podcast🎙️ The Opium Wars
1:54:18
1:54:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:54:18
➡️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…
…
continue reading
1
The Ramree Island Massacre🎙️ Did it really happen? ft Justin
46:21
46:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:21
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?…
…
continue reading
1
Bloody Sunday 🎙️ The Russian Revolution of 1905 ft Ian
1:21:39
1:21:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:39
This Pacific War Podcast is on the Russian Revolution of 1905 featuring guest host Ian. Craig and Ian explain the four longterm factors that caused the Russian Revolution of 1905 and the two short-term or "triggers" that unleashed it. The Russian Revolution of 1905 was caused mostly by an agrarian crisis, poor working conditions for the urban worki…
…
continue reading
1
General Ishiwara Kanji: How to Build a Puppet State 🎙️ Episode 2
35:36
35:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:36
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…
…
continue reading
1
Blood, Blizzards & Banzai 🎙️ The Battle of Attu ft Ian
1:50:38
1:50:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:50:38
This Pacific War Podcast is on the full battle of Attu featuring guest host Ian. Craig and Ian tell the horrifying tale of the entire battle of Attu, codenamed Operation Landcrab which took place on 11–30 May 1943. The US 7th division of Major General Albert Brown faced off against the 2nd District, North Seas Garrison led by Colonel Yasuyo Yamasak…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️ History Questions with Justin & Ian?
1:10:40
1:10:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:40
In this Pacific War Podcast, Craig and Ian are asked random and rather bizarre history questions from their friend Justin. The boys share a few drinks, some laughs and ask questions like, why were tanks pulling men in little sleds during WW2?By The Pacific War Channel
…
continue reading
1
General Ishiwara Kanji: The Man Behind The Mukden Incident 🎙️ Episode 1
47:14
47:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:14
This Podcast about General Ishiwara Kanji, the mastermind behind the Mukden Incident of 1931 and author of the Final War Theory. (Please note this episode was originally a Patreon exclusive!) Support me on Patreon where I create exclusive content by using this Link ⤵️ https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel Ishiwara Kanji was a fascinating person…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️ The Doolittle Raid with Flashpoint History
1:30:10
1:30:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:10
This podcast is about the Doolittle Raid, the bombing of the Japanese home islands in 1942 with @FlashPointHx Craig and @FlashPointHx discuss everything about the Doolittle Raid of 1942. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor with the simultaneous invasions of Malaya, Thailand, Malaya, the Philippines, Singapore, Guam and Wake, allied morale as …
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️The USS Hornet and making of Midway (2019) with Chuck Myers
1:36:36
1:36:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:36:36
This podcast is about the history of the USS Hornet CV-8 & CV-12 and the making of the movie Midway (2019) with Chuck Myers. Craig and Chuck talk about the history of the USS Hornet CV-8 and CV-12. They covered the pre-war history, how the USS-Hornet came to be and developed over time; the USS-Hornet's role in the famous Doolittle Raid; the USS Hor…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️The Guadalcanal Campaign Part 2 with Dave Holland
1:48:18
1:48:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:48:18
This podcast covers the Guadalcanal Campaign Part 2 After the battle of Bloody Ridge, also known as the battle of Edson's ridge, the US Marines were able to perform some limited offensives known as the Matanikau Actions. There was mixed results for the Americans, but it did lead to the creation of the Whaling group. After the Matanikau adventure th…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️The Guadalcanal Campaign Part 1 with Dave Holland
1:26:07
1:26:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:07
This Pacific War Podcast covers the Guadalcanal Campaign Part 1 Why was there a "Guadalcanal Campaign"? What was the importance of Guadalcanal or any of the Solomon Islands during the Pacific War? What was operation Watchtower? Why was Guadalcanal referred to as "an unsinkable aircraft carrier"? This episode covers the battles of Tulagi and Gavutu-…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️China’s Warlord Era & the Northern Expedition
1:48:12
1:48:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:48:12
This documentary cover's China's Warlord Era from 1916-1928 and the Northern Expedition of 1926-1928. What was China's Warlord Era? Why did this occur? What was Chiang Kai-Sheks Northern Expedition? Who were the key actors involved and what happened to China after it was all over? This documentary covers the collapse of the Beiyang government after…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️ Things you may not know about the attack on Pearl Harbor
1:19:22
1:19:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:22
In this full documentary you will learn about things you didn't know about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Craig from the Pacific War channel and Scott from the @SFRProductions channel discuss five things you probably didn't know about the attack on Pearl Harbor. Did you know prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan had sent a spy named Takeo Yoshika…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️ What if the Pacific War went differently? With AlternateHistoryHub
1:05:57
1:05:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:57
This Pacific War Podcast covers Alternate History of the Pacific War featuring Cody from @AlternateHistoryHub Alternate History and the Pacific War are two things that often go hand in hand. There are so many what if's when it comes to the Pacific War: what if pearl harbor never happened? What if Japan invaded the USSR? What if Japan won the battle…
…
continue reading
1
Pacific War Podcast 🎙️ Canada’s role in the Pacific War with Brad St.Croix
1:17:32
1:17:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:17:32
This Pacific War Podcast covers Canada's participation during the Pacific War (WW2) featuring @OTDMilitaryHistory The Battle of Hong Kong was fought from December 8-25th of 1941 and is one of the first battles of the Pacific War. The Empire of Japan attacked the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong without declaring war against Britain. The Hong Kong …
…
continue reading