WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk USA: We Have Ways - Mark Clark vs Fred Walker: Crossing The Rapido
Feb 29, 2024
Al Murray, James Holland, and John McManus discuss the controversial River Rapido crossing by the 36th Texan Division in WWII. They delve into leadership challenges, strategic failures in night battles, and the intense pressures faced in the Italian campaign. The complexities of intelligence operations and post-war fallout are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Controversial River Crossing Operation
01:32 • 17min
Leadership Challenges in the Italian Campaign of WWII
18:25 • 9min
Analyzing Strategic Failures and Missed Opportunities in Night Battle
27:34 • 3min
The Strategic Imperative in the Italian Campaign of WWII
30:22 • 9min
Navigating Intelligence Complexities in WWII
39:29 • 12min
Post-war Fallout and Defense Efforts
51:29 • 2min