The battle of Iwo Jima during World War II saw the Marines land into heavily fortified and well-prepared defenses that were designed by Japanese engineers with blast walls of reinforced concrete or oil drums filled with coral protecting the entrances to the caves, which often faced each other, and required the Americans to assault them head-on.
In this podcast episode, a firsthand account of the psychological effects of being in a war zone is shared. The speaker recounts his experience with casualties amongst civilians and what it was like for his fellow soldiers.
A discussion on how bombing played a crucial role in WWII and how it started having a huge impact in late 1944 and early 1945, ultimately leading to a systemic failure in the German military.
The Japanese conduct in the Pacific during World War II was fueled in part by their fanaticism and a never-say-die attitude. This attitude, combined with anger and a desire for revenge, led to atrocities committed in the heat of the moment during the war.
The Japanese government and companies plan to develop infrastructure around the South Manchurian Railway, starting with hotels, which will eventually lead to homes, schools and more. This tiny area has the potential for expansion and could make Japan just as powerful as they envision themselves.
This podcast episode discusses the mysterious case of Tionda and Diamond Bradley, two sisters who disappeared from their Chicago home in 2001. The investigators initially believed that they had wandered away and gotten into trouble, but evidence pointed to a possible kidnapping.