In this episode, we conclude the story of the American occupation of Saipan, while US commanders ponder the question of where to strike next.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we conclude the story of the American occupation of Saipan, while US commanders ponder the question of where to strike next.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

437 Where Do We Go From Here?

When the Americans attacked Saipan, the Japanese saw a final opportunity to force that decisive battle they'd been yearning for.

<description>&lt;p&gt;When the Americans attacked Saipan, the Japanese saw a final opportunity to force that decisive battle they'd been yearning for. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

436 Too Good to Be True

The initial Normandy invasions were moderately successful. Casualties were lighter than feared. But D-Day was not the end; it was only the beginning.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The initial Normandy invasions were moderately successful. Casualties were lighter than feared. But D-Day was not the end; it was only the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

435 D Plus One

We conclude our look at the Normandy invasion by examining events at Sword, Juno, Gold, and especially Omaha Beaches.

<description>&lt;p&gt;We conclude our look at the Normandy invasion by examining events at Sword, Juno, Gold, and especially Omaha Beaches.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

434 The Longest Day III

In this episode we look at the Normandy amphibious landings generally, then focus on the US assault on Utah Beach.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode we look at the Normandy amphibious landings generally, then focus on the US assault on Utah Beach.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

433 The Longest Day II

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