Episode 557-French Pride vs American Resolve

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Education, Society & Culture, History

4.5 • 4.5K Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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The Allied Center Task Force has its work cut out in trying to take Oran and the surrounding airfields. Surprise French attacks from the south and east wreck Allied plans and the timetable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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