Echoes of War

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 Archibald Wavell’s attempts to lift the siege failed, pro...

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 the Western Allies pit themselves in their new ways...

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 heroic advances, witness the fall of key locations like...

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 counteroffensive by the British. The episode begins b...

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 of Canadian forces. Learn about the fierce house-to...

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 Discover the intricate details of the Italian military’s struggles with outdated eq...

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 assault of Anzio during the Italian Campaign. It was a...

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 Submarine warfare between America and Japan; the New Gui...

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 refused to acknowledge.  Did you ever hear about Sir W...

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 occurred nearly simultaneously with Operation Forager th...

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 Americans, and this experience proved extremely va...

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 aimed to expand their control to include the Rehe p...

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 aimed to expand their control to include the Rehe p...

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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 sight of one another, relying solely on aircraft car...

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 surrounding his infamous war crimes trial. Gather insigh...

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 mastermind Chiang Kai-shek, and the extraordinary events...

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 refrain from further aggression, Ishiwara sought to co...

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 few drinks and started a podcast where they tell h...

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 demonstrated the effectiveness of aircraft carriers in mod...

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 few drinks and started a podcast where they tell his...

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 history of Zhang Zongchang, the infamous warlord...

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 military affairs, particularly during Japan's expa...

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 were easily overwhelming the allies in every othe...

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 happen? Who was involved? What kind of answers do you e...