https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/across-the-reef-the-marine-assault-of-tarawa--6841268enHistoryCopyright Plays and Dramashttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bdd99e03443c5f2a45ce2dd489c455b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/across-the-reef-the-marine-assault-of-tarawa--6841268Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:11:47 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderPublic Domainspreaker18@adfreesounds.comTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...falseb8f8764d-7c61-54e8-a437-d4c970af322eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/combat-lessons-number-1-rank-and-file-in-combat-what-they-re-doing-how-they-do-it-united-states-army-war-college--74816039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74816039Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:54 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Combat Lessons Number 1 Rank And File In Combat What They're Doing, How They Do It" from the United States Army War College provides critical insights into the structure and functioning of military ranks in combat situations. This audiobook delves...4775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-burnt-columbia-augustine-t-smythe--74813378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74813378Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Who Burnt Columbia-Augustine T. Smythe" delves into the complex narrative surrounding the events that led to the burning of Columbia, exploring themes of accountability and the human experience in times of crisis. This gripping account invites...14651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guns-of-bull-run-joseph-a-altsheler--74811568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74811568Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:50 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Guns of Bull Run" by Joseph A. Altsheler immerses listeners in the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, capturing the intensity and chaos of one of its pivotal battles. This gripping narrative delves into themes of courage, loyalty, and the...34527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-memories-lady-sarah-wilson--74809499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74809499Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:01:16 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"South African Memories-Lady Sarah Wilson" invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of life in South Africa through the eyes of Lady Sarah Wilson. Her reflections capture the essence of a land filled with vibrant culture, history, and personal...29114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-fight-marines-in-the-battle-for-wake-island-robert-j-cressman--74807646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74807646Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:01:27 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Magnificent Fight: Marines in the Battle for Wake Island" by Robert J. Cressman delves into the courageous actions of the U.S. Marines during the fierce Battle for Wake Island in World War II. This gripping narrative captures the valor and...9404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/german-deserter-s-war-experience-anonymous--74805828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74805828Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:01:43 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"German Deserter's War Experience-Anonymous" offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the harrowing experiences of a soldier who chose to abandon his post during wartime. This powerful narrative captures the turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by those...19223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roswell-report-case-closed-james-mcandrew--74803967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74803967Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:01:15 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Roswell Report Case Closed" by James McAndrew delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the infamous Roswell incident, providing a comprehensive examination of the events and the subsequent investigations that have captivated public imagination...19134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/across-the-reef-the-marine-assault-of-tarawa-joseph-h-alexander--74873205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74873205Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:17 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa" by Joseph H. Alexander offers a gripping account of one of World War II's pivotal battles, showcasing the courage and sacrifice of the Marines who fought in the brutal conditions of Tarawa. This book...10836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-of-the-ladder-marine-operations-in-the-northern-solomons-john-c-chapin--74802239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74802239Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:01:26 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Top of the Ladder Marine Operations in the Northern Solomons" by John C. Chapin delves into the critical and often overlooked military operations that took place in the Northern Solomons during World War II. This audiobook provides a detailed...7323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-old-narragansett-alice-morse-earle--74800545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74800545Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:40 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderAlice Morse Earle's "In Old Narragansett" invites listeners to explore the rich history and culture of Narragansett, a picturesque region in Rhode Island. Through her vivid descriptions and engaging narrative, Earle paints a portrait of the area's...13790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-in-a-tank-richard-haigh--74799054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74799054Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:31 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Life in a Tank" by Richard Haigh offers a gripping exploration of the experiences and challenges faced by those operating armored vehicles in combat. This audiobook delves into the realities of life inside a tank, capturing the intense moments of...8026falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gun-running-for-casement-karl-spindler--74797397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74797397Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:01:40 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Gun Running for Casement" by Karl Spindler delves into the audacious world of arms smuggling during a pivotal moment in history. This gripping narrative explores the complex motivations behind the quest for freedom and the lengths individuals will go...23234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-campaign-marines-in-the-victory-on-okinawa-joseph-h-alexander--74795229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74795229Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderFinal Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa by Joseph H. Alexander offers a gripping account of the critical battles faced by Marines during the pivotal campaign in Okinawa. This audiobook delves into the courage, sacrifice, and strategic...10902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-03-no-02-november-1897-various--74724238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74724238Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...7813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-war-neville-translation-niccolo-machiavelli--74722117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74722117Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:02:07 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...25261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-of-importance-john-bernard-pye-adams--74620019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74620019Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:53 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...28732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-06-no-01-october-1900-various--74575345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74575345Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:22 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...6307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soren-kierkegaard-various-readings-various--74531810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74531810Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:05 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...16062falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/custer-battlefield-a-history-and-guide-to-the-battle-of-the-little-bighorn-robert-marshall-utley--74467630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74467630Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:07:55 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...10689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/france-at-war-on-the-frontier-of-civilization-rudyard-kipling--74405172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74405172Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:04 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...6142falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andersonville-diary-escape-and-list-of-the-dead-john-l-ransom--74209960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74209960Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:56 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...30771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pocket-island-charles-clark-munn--74147740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74147740Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:15 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...19227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canada-s-hundred-days-canadian-corps-from-amiens-to-mons-1918-part-4-john-frederick-bligh-livesay--74098610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74098610Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:48 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...13638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liberation-marines-in-the-recapture-of-guam-cyril-j-o-brien--74055377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74055377Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:41 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...8032falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-by-west-vol-2-sir-henry-w-lucy--74001922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001922Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:36 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...34242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prisoner-of-morro-upton-sinclair--73936572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936572Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:33 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...19816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-burnt-columbia-augustine-t-smythe--73885966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73885966Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...14651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/floyd-s-flowers-or-duty-and-beauty-for-colored-children-one-hundred-short-stories-silas-x-floyd--73809072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73809072Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:06:27 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...24414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherman-s-recollections-of-california-1846-1848-1855-1857-from-his-memoirs-william-tecumseh-sherman--73772458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73772458Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:15 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...14834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daughter-of-the-commandant-alexander-pushkin--73739474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73739474Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:54:22 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...14276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-fifty-miles-to-freedom-maurice-andrew-brackenreed-johnston-kenneth-darlaston-yearsley--73676178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73676178Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:14:40 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Four-Fifty Miles to Freedom" by Maurice Andrew Brackenreed Johnston and Kenneth Darlaston Yearsley is a gripping exploration of resilience and the quest for liberation. This audiobook delves into the profound journey of individuals striving for...24688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/road-past-kennesaw-the-atlanta-campaign-of-1864-richard-m-mcmurry--73640974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640974Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:50:53 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Road Past Kennesaw: The Atlanta Campaign Of 1864" by Richard M. McMurry delves into one of the pivotal military campaigns of the American Civil War, focusing on the strategic maneuvers and fierce battles that defined the struggle for Atlanta. This...6389falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/france-spain-and-the-rif-part-1-walter-burton-harris--73597079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73597079Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:22:11 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"France, Spain and the Rif, Part 1" by Walter Burton Harris offers a compelling exploration of the intricate relationships and historical dynamics between these three regions. Harris delves into the cultural and political landscapes, providing...17861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicksburg-national-military-park-mississippi-william-c-everhart--73550010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73550010Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:17:36 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderVicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi by William C. Everhart delves into the historical significance of one of the most pivotal sites in the American Civil War. This audiobook explores the battles and strategies that defined the siege of...6056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaching-the-marianas-the-battle-for-saipan-john-c-chapin--73496158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73496158Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:44:30 +0000Joseph H. Alexander"Breaching the Marianas: The Battle for Saipan" by John C. Chapin delves into the pivotal conflict of Saipan during World War II, highlighting the strategic and human elements that defined this crucial battle in the Pacific theater. As the U.S. forces...6863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-significance-of-tarawa-and-sidebar-tarawa-today--69317278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317278Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:11:05 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...877amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-sidebar-incident-on-d3--69317277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317277Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:59 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...161amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-completing-the-task-2328-november-1943--69317276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317276Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:57 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...1073amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-the-third-day-d2-at-betio-22-november-1943--69317274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317274Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:50 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...1520amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-sidebar-colonel-david-m-shoup-usmc--69317272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317272Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:41 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...192amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-d1-at-betio-21-november-1943--69317271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317271Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:39 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...1391amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-sidebars-lvt-2-and-lvta2-amphibian-tractors-the-singapore-guns-and-sherman-medium-tanks-at-tarawa--69317270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317270Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:30 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...543amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-d-day-at-betio-20-november-1943-part-2--69317269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317269Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:26 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...1634amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-d-day-at-betio-20-november-1943-part-1--69317268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317268Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:15 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...1597amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-sidebars-the-2d-marine-division-at-tarawa-major-general-julian-c-smith-usmc-and-the-japanese-special--69317267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317267Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:05 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...596amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-assault-preparations--69317265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317265Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:10:01 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...737amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-setting-the-stage--69317264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317264Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:09:56 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...371amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-across-the-reef-the-marine-assault-of-tarawa--69317263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317263Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:09:53 +0000Joseph H. AlexanderTarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British...148amphibious,assault,history,marines,military,pacific,strategy,tarawa,warfare,wwiifalsefull