Peleliu - Part 2: "The Point and Beyond"

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World on Fire: A History of the Second World War

Nikolas Schweitzer

30 episodes

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World War II engulfed the world in a desperation for human survival. In just 6 years it became the largest and deadliest conflict mankind has known, dramatically changing the landscape of the world’s future. In World on Fire Nik Schweitzer, Historian and Researcher of the Second World War, brings the most pivotal moments and individuals to conversation to spark conversation and revelations about the connection to our modern world.

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Peleliu - Part 2: "The Point and Beyond"

World on Fire: A History of the Second World War

34 minutes 2 seconds

1 year ago

Peleliu - Part 2: "The Point and Beyond"

Once the Marines landed on Peleliu on September 15th, 1944, they were in for a fight. Thousands of rounds and shells rained down on them from the Umurbrogol Mountain range. From unseen obstacles, and hand to hand combat, Peleliu would test the might and strength of the United State Marine Corps. On this episode we cover the entire battle on Peleliu utilizing written memoirs from the Marines that fought there.