Join historian and author David H. Klaus on this episode, where we take an in-depth look at Operation Tidal Wave, often called the Ploesti Raid. For this mission, which occurred on August 1, 1943,  Allied forces were tasked with taking out Nazi Germany's oil supply in Romania. 

• Hosted by Steve Buss
• Produced by Commemorative Air Force
• Aired: August 3, 2022

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