PLAY PODCASTS
Episode 309-MacArthur: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Episode 309-MacArthur: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The History of WWII Podcast

December 25, 202029m 55s

Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (pdst.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.

Show Notes

As northern and southern Luzon becomes Japanese controlled territory, Gen. Douglas MacArthur finds himself trapped, besides which, his air arm has been devastated. The Allies’ only chance for survival are reinforcements, which are on their way from Pearl Harbor. But will this convoy make it to Manila. Meanwhile, Air Commander Gen. Brereton and Adm. Hart of the Asiatic Fleet are ordered to make for Australia. MacArthur stands alone.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices