WWII Special Forces: Los Baños and Makin Island
Today the History Guy tells the story of two special operation raids in WWII - the first war to see extended use of forces trained in specific and unique operations. First he tells the story of the paratrooper raid on Los Banos, and then the harrowing...
August 9, 2022
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Episode 41 · August 9, 2022
WWII Special Forces: Los Baños and Makin Island
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