In this episode, we explain why Okinawa holds the title of World War II’s bloodiest battle. We explore what separated it from every other major conflict of the war.

In this episode, we break down the specific military benefits that justified the invasion. We explain why planners saw it as unavoidable.

In this episode, we explain how the initial Marine landings set the stage for months of fierce fighting. We explore how early decisions shaped the campaign.

In this episode, we focus on the moment when the balance of power finally shifted. In this episode, we explain why this change had lasting consequences.

In this episode, we explain why Midway matters more than any other Pacific battle. We look at how four sunken carriers shifted the war’s long-term outcome.

In this episode, we explain how timing and coordination were critical to the Pearl Harbor attack. In this episode, we break down how multiple forces struck simultaneously.

In this episode, we break down the planning and logistics behind the Soviet victory at Kursk. In this episode, we explain how preparation mattered more than raw technology.

In this episode, we explore how Stalingrad drained Germany’s manpower, equipment, and morale. We explain why these losses could never be replaced.

In this episode, we break down how Germany lost its ability to wage a fast, decisive war. In this episode, we explain how delays and resistance changed everything.

In this episode, we explain how early-warning systems changed air warfare. In this episode, we show why technology gave Britain a decisive edge.