Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa
Joseph H. Alexander
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This podcast presents full audiobook readings about the World War II battle of Okinawa and the broader Pacific campaign. Each episode delivers a complete book, drawing on the accounts of U.S. Marines, Japanese defenders, and the Okinawan civilians caught in the fighting. The narratives focus on sacrifice, resilience, and the human cost of one of the war's largest and bloodiest engagements. The show is built around Joseph H. Alexander's historical writing and notes that it includes AI-generated content.
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Across the Reef The Marine Assault of Tarawa-Joseph H. Alexander 27.08.2026 3hThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Last Days of Pekin-Pierre Loti 26.08.2026 6h 13minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832)-Arthur Hassall 25.08.2026 5h 23minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Visit to Three Fronts June 1916-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 24.08.2026 1h 35minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Cape Gloucester The Green Inferno-Bernard C. Nalty 23.08.2026 1h 55minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War-Frederick A. Talbot 22.08.2026 6h 48minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Black Panther-John Hall Wheelock 21.08.2026 1h 24minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1909 - 1912)-William Howard Taft 20.08.2026 9h 1minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
North by Night-Peter Burchard 20.08.2026 5h 5minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Night Operations For Infantry - Compiled For The Use Of Company Officers (1916)-Charles Tyrwhitt Dawkins 19.08.2026 1h 5minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Flying for France - With the American Escadrille at Verdun-James McConnell 17.08.2026 2h 6minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
In the Field (1914-1915)-Marcel Dupont 16.08.2026 5h 8minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Across the Reef The Marine Assault of Tarawa-Joseph H. Alexander 04.08.2026 3h"Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa" by Joseph H. Alexander delves into the harrowing and pivotal battle of Tarawa during World War II, showcasing the courage and determination of the Marines as they faced overwhelming odds. This gripping account captures the intense combat and strategic significance of the assault, revealing the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. Hearing this story today serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and bravery that define the human spirit in the face of adversity. The themes of valor, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war remain timeless, resonating deeply with contemporary audiences and honoring the legacy of those who fought.This episode includes AI-generated content. -
Final Campaign Marines in the Victory on Okinawa - Joseph H Alexander 13.07.2026 3h 1minThe three-month-long battle of Okinawa covered a 700-mile arc from Formosa to Kyushu and involved a million combatants--Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. With a magnitude that rivaled the Normandy invasion the previous June, the battle of Okinawa was the biggest and costliest single operation of the Pacific War. For each of its 82 days of combat, the battle would claim an average of 3,000 lives from the antagonists and the unfortunate non-combatants.” (Joseph H. Alexander)This episode includes AI-generated content.
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