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Truman Takes Over in Wartime
4:08:17 - 4:23:22 (15:05)
Truman, labeled a "failed haberdasher" by his opponents, takes over as President of the United States during the critical moments of World War II. On April 12th, 1945, he becomes President following the death of his predecessor, at a time when the war was becoming increasingly dangerous for American troops.
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This episode explores the cost disparity between the US aircraft and the Japanese Yamato.
4:08:17 - 4:13:23 (05:06)
Summary
This episode explores the cost disparity between the US aircraft and the Japanese Yamato. It also touches on the first test of modern naval combat followed by the death of the American president in 1945.
ChapterTruman Takes Over in Wartime
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Truman, who was often considered a failed haberdasher by his opponents, became the President of the United States during one of the most critical moments in wartime, and his Vice President had little communication with him.
4:13:23 - 4:18:50 (05:26)
Summary
Truman, who was often considered a failed haberdasher by his opponents, became the President of the United States during one of the most critical moments in wartime, and his Vice President had little communication with him.
ChapterTruman Takes Over in Wartime
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Ian W. Toll dives deep into the fighting between the US Marines and the Japanese army in Peleliu Island, describing the brutal conditions, high ground positions that changed hands repeatedly, and the slow and bloody work involved in combat.
4:18:50 - 4:23:22 (04:32)
Summary
Ian W. Toll dives deep into the fighting between the US Marines and the Japanese army in Peleliu Island, describing the brutal conditions, high ground positions that changed hands repeatedly, and the slow and bloody work involved in combat.