Episode 408-Operation Pedestal-One Hell of an Afternoon

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Society & Culture, Education, History

4.5 • 4.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2023

⏱️ 27 minutes

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The early afternoon of August 12th would be hell for the defenders of Pedestal. Several air attacks take place, in between U-boat attacks. And the Italians have their own technologically advanced surprise for the ships of Pedestal. But can they pull it off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:08.6	Hello.
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1:14.3	Episode 408, Operation Pedestal, one hell of an afternoon.
1:20.3	Last time we covered the first half of August 12th, a day that saw blood drawn from both sides.
1:27.8	And the day wasn't over yet.
1:30.7	Just at noon, some of the convoys escorts managed to chase away you 205 while earlier a Sunderland reconnaissance plane managed to help damage an Italian sub.
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