Episode
Show 67 - Supernova in the East VI
5:45:52
Published: Tue Jun 08 2021
Description
When do spirit, tenacity, resilience and bravery cross into madness? When cities are incinerated? When suicide attacks become the norm? When atomic weapons are used? Japan's leaders test the limits of national endurance in the war's last year.
Chapters
The last year of World War II had horrific numbers of human destruction, with 10,000 soldiers lost per day, on average, and, every month, 100,000 to 250,000 non-combatants in Asia perishing due to Japanese forces.
00:00 - 07:18 (07:18)
Summary
The last year of World War II had horrific numbers of human destruction, with 10,000 soldiers lost per day, on average, and, every month, 100,000 to 250,000 non-combatants in Asia perishing due to Japanese forces.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Burma Campaign of World War II was fought primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, against the Japanese army in Burma.
07:18 - 1:00:10 (52:51)
Summary
The Burma Campaign of World War II was fought primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, against the Japanese army in Burma. The campaign had a diverse group of soldiers from countries like India, Nepal, East and West Africa, and Great Britain, contributing to the Allied victory in the campaign.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese soldiers were extraordinarily fit, physically hardy, and determined to achieve their objectives during WWII, as described by Robert Lyman's book "Japan's Last Mid for Victory" and Francis Pike's book "Hirohito's War".
1:00:10 - 1:08:39 (08:29)
Summary
The Japanese soldiers were extraordinarily fit, physically hardy, and determined to achieve their objectives during WWII, as described by Robert Lyman's book "Japan's Last Mid for Victory" and Francis Pike's book "Hirohito's War".
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The British Imperial Forces defeated the Japanese in the Pacific Theater during World War II through their gradual perseverance and the application of focused firepower.
1:08:39 - 1:16:28 (07:48)
Summary
The British Imperial Forces defeated the Japanese in the Pacific Theater during World War II through their gradual perseverance and the application of focused firepower. They also admired the Japanese troops despite their defeats.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Japanese culture will have a compelling future because of their willingness to fight for their rights and their artistic and spiritual adaptations of historical events such as Kamikaze pilots sacrificing their lives for their country.
1:16:28 - 1:22:02 (05:34)
Summary
The Japanese culture will have a compelling future because of their willingness to fight for their rights and their artistic and spiritual adaptations of historical events such as Kamikaze pilots sacrificing their lives for their country.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Jordan explains the importance of island hopping and the strategic need for a supply hub in the Marianas Islands campaign.
1:22:02 - 1:26:31 (04:29)
Summary
Jordan explains the importance of island hopping and the strategic need for a supply hub in the Marianas Islands campaign.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The invasion of Peleliu reminds the speaker of the grand strategy of the Japanese in taking over island chains, forcing the Allies to face high costs and intense defenses.
1:26:31 - 1:33:47 (07:16)
Summary
The invasion of Peleliu reminds the speaker of the grand strategy of the Japanese in taking over island chains, forcing the Allies to face high costs and intense defenses. Despite being controversial as to whether it should have happened, it was a significant event in history.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Matthew A. Rizel's book "The Things Our Fathers Saw," features interviews with veterans, including Dan Lawler, who recounts the extreme events he faced during the attack on Peleliu.
1:33:47 - 1:46:18 (12:31)
Summary
Matthew A. Rizel's book "The Things Our Fathers Saw," features interviews with veterans, including Dan Lawler, who recounts the extreme events he faced during the attack on Peleliu. Rizel also discusses Tom Lee, an artist who was sent to cover the war for Life Magazine.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Eugene Sledge describes the extremity of hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese on Peleliu and the terror of crossing an open airfield under artillery and mortar fire.
1:46:18 - 1:52:22 (06:04)
Summary
Eugene Sledge describes the extremity of hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese on Peleliu and the terror of crossing an open airfield under artillery and mortar fire.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Merchant shipping was an essential aspect of World War II, and nations struggled to maintain enough ships to supply their armies.
1:52:22 - 2:01:27 (09:04)
Summary
Merchant shipping was an essential aspect of World War II, and nations struggled to maintain enough ships to supply their armies. The United States was able to build ships faster than anticipated but battles at sea lasted longer than expected.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In a pivotal moment during World War II, Toll convinced General Sato to redirect 60,000 tons of oil to the US Navy for an upcoming operation, instead of sending it to Japan.
2:01:27 - 2:10:32 (09:05)
Summary
In a pivotal moment during World War II, Toll convinced General Sato to redirect 60,000 tons of oil to the US Navy for an upcoming operation, instead of sending it to Japan. The oil was obtained from a fleet of merchant ships and proved critical for the success of the operation.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In the days leading up to General MacArthur's return to the Philippines, the naval plan of the Japanese to go after non-heroic targets such as cargo and supply ships was put into action above Formosa, resulting in the loss of around 700 Japanese planes in the air battle.
2:10:32 - 2:20:37 (10:05)
Summary
In the days leading up to General MacArthur's return to the Philippines, the naval plan of the Japanese to go after non-heroic targets such as cargo and supply ships was put into action above Formosa, resulting in the loss of around 700 Japanese planes in the air battle.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
A lesson was learned in October 1944, that if one side has powerful naval air assets and the other does not, the outcome of a battle is pretty much predetermined.
2:20:38 - 2:28:53 (08:15)
Summary
A lesson was learned in October 1944, that if one side has powerful naval air assets and the other does not, the outcome of a battle is pretty much predetermined. The events of the largest naval battle of all time unfold, giving escort carriers a reprieve from the governor.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The suicide pilots in WWII were often handpicked from the ranks of the discredited and undesirable individuals, who were later trained for mission with their deaths in mind.
2:28:53 - 2:40:41 (11:48)
Summary
The suicide pilots in WWII were often handpicked from the ranks of the discredited and undesirable individuals, who were later trained for mission with their deaths in mind. In many cases, their letters and diary entries reveal that they were conscious of their fate from the very start of training.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The increase in bombing attacks with multiple planes and less accuracy led to massive civilian casualties in several places during the war, and the effects of such attacks could be far scarier than what we see today in modern times.
2:40:41 - 2:55:59 (15:18)
Summary
The increase in bombing attacks with multiple planes and less accuracy led to massive civilian casualties in several places during the war, and the effects of such attacks could be far scarier than what we see today in modern times. Japanese civilians, in particular, were hit hard with heavily filtered news reports and resources depletion, making the bombing attacks even more devastating.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a brutal fight due to the crowded battlefield and the nature of the volcanic sand on the island.
2:55:59 - 3:04:09 (08:10)
Summary
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a brutal fight due to the crowded battlefield and the nature of the volcanic sand on the island. Charles Lindbergh described it as a massacre, with many civilians having a strong backlash when they found out about the soldiers' behavior during the war after it ended.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The true cost of war is often measured by the number of killed and wounded, however, both categories encompass a wide range of injuries and losses that can affect people's lives forever.
3:04:09 - 3:10:46 (06:37)
Summary
The true cost of war is often measured by the number of killed and wounded, however, both categories encompass a wide range of injuries and losses that can affect people's lives forever. Veteran stories from the battle of Iwo Jima illustrate the different ways in which casualties can occur and the impact they have on those involved.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The toll and lives lost in the war are weighing on the minds of those directing it as the American public becomes increasingly impatient.
3:10:46 - 3:21:07 (10:21)
Summary
The toll and lives lost in the war are weighing on the minds of those directing it as the American public becomes increasingly impatient. Media outlets are sowing discord and fuming amongst people who have lost or will lose loved ones, leading to anguished reactions such as an unidentified woman pleading to stop sending the finest youth to be murdered on places like Iwo Jima.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The bombing campaigns during World War II had a huge impact on the German military and ultimately led to a systemic failure.
3:21:07 - 3:35:30 (14:23)
Summary
The bombing campaigns during World War II had a huge impact on the German military and ultimately led to a systemic failure. Although there were developed tactics to target installations and infrastructure, the bombing of civilians and whole areas had a positive effect on Allied populations and the war effort.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The idea that a shorter, more intense war could be more humane than a longer, less intense one remains a topic of debate.
3:35:30 - 3:41:09 (05:39)
Summary
The idea that a shorter, more intense war could be more humane than a longer, less intense one remains a topic of debate. Military historian Doug Stanton discusses the historical context of this idea and the ethical implications surrounding it.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historian Conrad C. Crane describes the Operation Meeting House raid on Japan, in which six important industrial targets were attacked, leaving hundreds of people burnt alive and unrecognizable due to the intense firestorm it created.
3:41:09 - 3:47:16 (06:06)
Summary
Historian Conrad C. Crane describes the Operation Meeting House raid on Japan, in which six important industrial targets were attacked, leaving hundreds of people burnt alive and unrecognizable due to the intense firestorm it created.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The article discusses the depiction of two-dimensional figures like caricatures in the book "The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-1945" by John Toland.
3:47:16 - 3:56:16 (09:00)
Summary
The article discusses the depiction of two-dimensional figures like caricatures in the book "The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-1945" by John Toland. It also explores how author and journalist Warren Kozak describes a letter by Leme which he believed could only be stopped by ending the war.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historian Herbert P. Bix discusses how Japan's ruling elites believed it was necessary to resist surrender during World War II, even if it meant sacrificing millions of lives and the destruction of countless buildings, in order to create a more advantageous international situation for Japan.
3:56:16 - 4:08:17 (12:01)
Summary
Historian Herbert P. Bix discusses how Japan's ruling elites believed it was necessary to resist surrender during World War II, even if it meant sacrificing millions of lives and the destruction of countless buildings, in order to create a more advantageous international situation for Japan.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Truman, labeled a "failed haberdasher" by his opponents, takes over as President of the United States during the critical moments of World War II.
4:08:17 - 4:23:22 (15:05)
Summary
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.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The tolls of war extend beyond physical harm, with soldiers unprepared to handle the reality of civilian casualties and the use of human shields leading to psychological trauma.
4:23:22 - 4:29:07 (05:44)
Summary
The tolls of war extend beyond physical harm, with soldiers unprepared to handle the reality of civilian casualties and the use of human shields leading to psychological trauma.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
4:29:07 - 4:33:13 (04:06)
Summary
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast episode takes a look at the effects of the atomic bombings on Japan from the perspectives of the soldiers who carried out the attack and the civilians who were its targets.
4:33:13 - 4:37:05 (03:52)
Summary
This podcast episode takes a look at the effects of the atomic bombings on Japan from the perspectives of the soldiers who carried out the attack and the civilians who were its targets. It also discusses the ethical implications of using atomic bombs in war.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
An account from the book "Dissent into Hell" describes how an American soldier witnessed a man in a suicidal environment turn into a madman and bash his own wife and children to death with a piece of wood, along with other violent methods of suicide such as using rocks and sticks.
4:37:05 - 4:45:48 (08:43)
Summary
An account from the book "Dissent into Hell" describes how an American soldier witnessed a man in a suicidal environment turn into a madman and bash his own wife and children to death with a piece of wood, along with other violent methods of suicide such as using rocks and sticks. The situation in the Pacific can be unclear whether individuals truly want to commit suicide or feel compelled to do so due to propaganda and other factors.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Descriptions of the brutal battles in the Pacific during WWII led to emotional fatigue and casualties among soldiers, some seen similarly to those from World War I.
4:45:48 - 4:54:38 (08:50)
Summary
Descriptions of the brutal battles in the Pacific during WWII led to emotional fatigue and casualties among soldiers, some seen similarly to those from World War I. Family members of soldiers began to ask why American leaders were not being held responsible, as the death toll rose.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan continues to raise moral questions, particularly in the context of the destruction of cities during World War II, and the idea of a fair and bright vision.
4:54:38 - 5:07:13 (12:34)
Summary
The decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan continues to raise moral questions, particularly in the context of the destruction of cities during World War II, and the idea of a fair and bright vision. The goal of the bombings was to shock the Japanese leadership into surrender, and it is argued that this required the bombs to be as terrible as possible.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
An atomic attack combined the bad side of firestorms with the horrific concussive blast damage of major bombings and added a sprinkling of extra specialness with the horrible dispersion of radioactivity, taking out most of the first responders, hospitals, doctors, firefighters, and leaving people in a horrific situation for weeks afterwards as they die from radiation exposure.
5:07:13 - 5:15:12 (07:59)
Summary
An atomic attack combined the bad side of firestorms with the horrific concussive blast damage of major bombings and added a sprinkling of extra specialness with the horrible dispersion of radioactivity, taking out most of the first responders, hospitals, doctors, firefighters, and leaving people in a horrific situation for weeks afterwards as they die from radiation exposure.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode discusses the wide array of things that would be destroyed in the event of a nuclear bombing, including not just people, but also buildings, animals, personal possessions, and cultural artifacts.
5:15:12 - 5:26:12 (10:59)
Summary
This episode discusses the wide array of things that would be destroyed in the event of a nuclear bombing, including not just people, but also buildings, animals, personal possessions, and cultural artifacts.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast explores the various perspectives on post-WWII interventionism, liberation, and independence movements in regions previously colonized or oppressed.
5:26:12 - 5:34:29 (08:17)
Summary
This podcast explores the various perspectives on post-WWII interventionism, liberation, and independence movements in regions previously colonized or oppressed. The discussion highlights the complex intersectionality of military, economic, and political forces during the 15-25 years following the war.
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
A discussion on the moral dilemma faced in WWII over whether to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki or continue with the firebombing tactic, and how history has grappled with the decision and its consequences
5:34:29 - 5:44:01 (09:32)
Summary
A discussion on the moral dilemma faced in WWII over whether to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki or continue with the firebombing tactic, and how history has grappled with the decision and its consequences
EpisodeShow 67 - Supernova in the East VI
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The speaker reminisces about the experience of haunted houses with giant speakers under your feet and compares it to virtual reality, emphasizing the immersive nature of both.
5:44:01 - 5:45:34 (01:33)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about the experience of haunted houses with giant speakers under your feet and compares it to virtual reality, emphasizing the immersive nature of both.