The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

Episode 308-War Comes to The Philippines

12.18.2020 - By Recorded History Podcast NetworkPlay

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Even with a seven hour warning Gen. Douglas MacArthur seems paralyzed by the shocking news from Pearl Harbor. Commander of the air forces in The Philippines, Gen. Lewis Brereton knows how he wants to react, but is unable to get the green light from MacArthur or his chief of staff Gen. Richard Sutherland. Thus the initiative passes to the Japanese invasion force, who happily take up the challenge.

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