442 Make Peace, You Fools
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Bloody inconclusive fighting in Normandy, and the Democratic Party nominates Roosevelt for a fourth term.
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441 The Plot to Assassinate Hitler
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There had been grumbling about Hitler in the Army since 1938, but by 1944 a group of officers were determined to get rid of him and overthrow the Nazi government.
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440 The Destruction of Army Group Center
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The Soviet summer offensive of 1944, "Operation Bagration," costs the German Army virtually an entire army group.
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439 Doctor Win-the-War
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In 1944, Franklin Roosevelt's health began to fail, while Stalin made good on his pledge to begin a Soviet offensive in June.
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438 A Bill of Goods
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The China and Burma fronts remained relatively quiet for two years. That changed in 1944.
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437 Where Do We Go From Here?
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In this episode, we conclude the story of the American occupation of Saipan, while US commanders ponder the question of where to strike next.
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436 Too Good to Be True
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When the Americans attacked Saipan, the Japanese saw a final opportunity to force that decisive battle they'd been yearning for.
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435 D Plus One
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The initial Normandy invasions were moderately successful. Casualties were lighter than feared. But D-Day was not the end; it was only the beginning.
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434 The Longest Day III
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We conclude our look at the Normandy invasion by examining events at Sword, Juno, Gold, and especially Omaha Beaches.
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433 The Longest Day II
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In this episode we look at the Normandy amphibious landings generally, then focus on the US assault on Utah Beach.
info_outlineIn 1944, Franklin Roosevelt's health began to fail, while Stalin made good on his pledge to begin a Soviet offensive in June.