Private First Class Thomas Eugene “Gene” Atkins at the Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, 1945
A Medal of Honor story of courage under fire and stubborn defense in the Pacific war.
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Racing to Remagen
A story of a shattered defensive line, a race against explosives, and the one intact bridge that cracked open the last barrier into Germany.
Raid on Son Tay: Special Forces, Air Power, and a Mission With No Prisoners
A story of a precision raid, a missing prize, and how a failed rescue still reshaped a distant war.
Ralph Eugene Pomeroy’s Heroic Stand at Triangle Hill
Ralph Eugene Pomeroy’s Heroic Stand at Triangle Hill. Beyond the Call — open the episode listing and listening link.
Rodolfo Hernández's Heroic Stand on Hill 420
Rodolfo Hernández's Heroic Stand on Hill 420. Beyond the Call — open the episode listing and listening link.
Scattered But Fighting: How Airborne Drops Behind Utah Beach Helped Crack Fortress Europe
A story of scattered night jumps, improvised small-unit fights, and how chaos still helped open the door into Fortress Europe.
Second El Alamein: Episode 1 — After Tobruk
Second El Alamein: Episode 1 — After Tobruk. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 10 — The Plan Called Lightfoot
Second El Alamein: Episode 10 — The Plan Called Lightfoot. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 11 — 23 October
Second El Alamein: Episode 11 — 23 October. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 12 — The Devil’s Gardens
Second El Alamein: Episode 12 — The Devil’s Gardens. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 13 — Break-In Without Breakthrough
Second El Alamein: Episode 13 — Break-In Without Breakthrough. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 14 — Crumbling
Second El Alamein: Episode 14 — Crumbling. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 15 — The Axis Counterblow
Second El Alamein: Episode 15 — The Axis Counterblow. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 16 — Australians to the Coast
Second El Alamein: Episode 16 — Australians to the Coast. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 17 — Trig 29
Second El Alamein: Episode 17 — Trig 29. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 18 — The Fig Orchard
Second El Alamein: Episode 18 — The Fig Orchard. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 19 — The Saucer and the Blockhouse
Second El Alamein: Episode 19 — The Saucer and the Blockhouse. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.
Second El Alamein: Episode 2 — The Last Line in Egypt
Second El Alamein: Episode 2 — The Last Line in Egypt. Famous Tank Battles — open the episode listing and listening link.