The episode focuses on the events and experiences of Josefina Guerrero during World War II, particularly the Japanese occupation of Manila and the role of resistance movements.
The events take place in the years leading up to and during the early stages of World War II, providing the historical context.
The Nazi escape to South America after WWII is the central historical event discussed throughout the episode.
The episode covers the role and impact of aircraft carriers during World War II, including the Battle of Midway.
The role of World War II in enabling the full implementation of Keynesian economics and securing the long-term survival of the New Deal agenda is discussed.
The episode centers around the experiences of Johnny Smythe as a Royal Air Force airman during World War II.
The entire episode focuses on events and operations during World War II, specifically the Allied efforts to sabotage Nazi Germany's nuclear program.
The assassination plot against Hitler took place in the context of World War II in 1944.
The episode centers around the kamikaze tactics employed by Japan during World War II.
World War II, specifically the Japanese invasion and occupation of the Philippines, disrupted the path to Philippine independence.
The podcast episodes cover a wide range of topics related to World War II, from specific events and battles to the broader historical, political, and social implications of the war.
Several episodes delve into pivotal moments and campaigns of the war, such as the US Occupation of the Philippines, the Operation Valkyrie plot to assassinate Hitler, and the Telemark Raids to disrupt the Nazi nuclear program.
Other episodes explore the societal impact and legacy of the war, examining topics like the Nazi escape to South America, the rise of kamikaze tactics, and how the war shaped the post-war American political economy.
Additionally, several episodes focus on the experiences and contributions of individuals during the war, such as the Ida and Louise Cook sisters who rescued Jewish refugees, the Filipino spy Josefina Guerrero, and the West African RAF navigator Johnny Smythe.