Episode 319-How Do You Solve a Problem Like MacArthur

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Episode 618-Midway: Nagumo's Dilemma

Adm. Nagumo, after his first raid on Midway, has 15 minutes to decide if he should launch another one. But the continuous attacks from Midway and the US carriers take his options away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Episode 617-Top 5 Technologies of WWII

The Hosts of The Warrior Next Door Podcast, Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo, join me as we discuss the Top 5 technological improvements or discoveries of WWII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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