

204 - Armour in the Pacific
Sep 25, 2023
Mike Guardia, author of American Armor in the Pacific and The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II, discusses the use of armor in the Pacific during WWII. Topics include tank design differences between Britain and Japan, anti-tank capabilities of the Japanese army, US Marine Corps' tank selection, logistical challenges, and stories of courage from the frontlines. Plus, learn about the unsung heroes of D-Day, the Frogmen.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Tank Design: British vs Japanese Approaches
03:19 • 21min
Japanese Army's Anti-Tank Capabilities and Sherman Tank Resilience in the Pacific Theater
24:39 • 2min
US Marine Corps' Decision on Tank Selection
26:25 • 10min
Logistical Challenges and Stories from the Front Lines of World War II
36:40 • 6min
The Incredible Story of the Frogmen and D-Day
42:33 • 3min