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Tenth Army Commander Part 1 with Chris Kolakowski

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 57:08


General Simon Buckner's chief of staff thought his daily notes were the makings of a post-war memoir, but the papers ended up scattered after the general's death. Buckner's diary is now fully published in the book Tenth Army Commander, edited by Chris Kolakowski.

The Girls Next Door Part 2 with Kara Dixon Vuic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 56:25


Kara Dixon Vuic, a leading scholar on gender in the military, is back with more on the female experience on the front lines. 

The Girls Next Door Part 1 with Kara Dixon Vuic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 54:49


They brought the home front to the front lines entertaining American servicemen overseas from World War I to Iraq and Afghanistan. Now author Kara Dixon Vuic brings The Girls Next Door to the podcast. 

Forgotten Part 2 with Linda Hervieux

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 54:14


More students join the conversation with their questions for Linda Hervieux about the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion. 

Forgotten Part 1 with Linda Hervieux

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 54:43


Author Linda Hervieux discusses the untold stories of D-Day's Black heroes with our hosts and takes questions from high school scholars. 

BONUS EPISODE - "To the End of the Earth" Presentation by John C. McManus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 77:38


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC.In this episode, hear our own John McManus' conference presentation: "To the End of the Earth: The U.S. Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945."Special thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America's History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

Someone Talked! On the Road with Charles Neimeyer & Paul Clifford

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 51:46


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC – capturing a series of interviews with authors, historians, and enthusiasts.In this episode, hear conversations with Charles Neimeyer and Paul CliffordSpecial thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America's History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

Someone Talked! On the Road with Gina DiNicolo & Christopher Kolakowski

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 51:05


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC – capturing a series of interviews with authors, historians, and enthusiasts.In this episode, hear conversations with Gina DiNicolo and Christopher Kolakowski.Special thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America's History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

BONUS EPISODE - 5th Annual WWII Conference

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 61:38


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC – capturing a series of interviews with authors, historians, and enthusiasts.Joining our hosts for this episode are president of America's History, LLC and conference founder, Bruce Venter; Edward Lengel, Head of Faculty for the conference; and Pete Kessler, WWII aficionado and conference attendee.Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

Someone Talked! On the Road with Rick Beyer & David Gutierrez

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 51:27


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC – capturing a series of interviews with authors, historians, and enthusiasts.In this episode, hear conversations with Rick Beyer and David Gutierrez.Special thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America's History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

Someone Talked! On the Road with Donald Miller & Flint Whitlock

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 53:21


We took Someone Talked! on the road to the Richmond, Virginia area for the 5th annual World War II Conference by America's History, LLC – capturing a series of interviews with authors, historians, and enthusiasts.In this episode, hear conversations with Donald Miller and Flint Whitlock. pecial thanks to Bruce Venter, president of America's History, LLC. Visit americashistoryllc.com for information on future events.

Behind the Scenes of The Six Triple Eight Part 2 with Kevin Hymel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 54:18


"Let's make a movie!" Kevin Hymel takes us to the table read for The Six Triple Eight and shares more behind the scenes details as the movie's on-set military history advisor.

Behind the Scenes of The Six Triple Eight Part 1 with Kevin Hymel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 41:32


Hollywood came calling for the rights to Kevin Hymel's 2019 article on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which became the basis for Tyler Perry's latest project on Netflix. 

RERELEASE - Nimitz at War Part 2 with Craig Symonds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 55:53


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Craig Symonds, Professor of History Emeritus at the United States Naval Academy, returns to continue our discussion of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay.Learn about the lesser-known mission, “Saving Lt. Plateck” as told by Corporal Herschel Brohinsky in our “We Salute You” segment.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org

RERELEASE - Nimitz at War Part 1 with Craig Symonds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 54:23


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.America's preeminent naval historian Craig Symonds joins our hosts to discuss his latest work, the first full-length portrait of Chester Nimitz in more than 50 years.In our “We Salute You” segment, hear the first-hand account of James Buchanan, a junior officer on Nimitz' staff.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming events at dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team at podcast@dday.org.

Fierce Ambition Pt 2 with Jennet Conant

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 58:52


Jennet Conant returns to the podcast with her latest work, a spirited portrait of twentieth-century war correspondent Maggie Higgins and her tenacious fight to the top in a male-dominated profession.

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Fierce Ambition Pt 1 with Jennet Conant

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 56:50


Jennet Conant is the New York Times best-selling author of Tuxedo Park, 109 East Palace, The Irregulars, The Great Secret, and the critically acclaimed Man of the Hour. She returns to Someone Talked! to discuss her latest work Fierce Ambition: The Life and Legend of War Correspondent Maggie Higgins.

*RERELEASE* Black Snow and the B-29 with James Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 48:36


4,426 Souls and Counting: The Necrology Project Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 56:28


Eight decades after giving their lives in the cause of freedom, the National D-Day Memorial's necrology research team identified fifteen men who fell on D-Day. These additions and other updates bring the the number of names on the Memorial's wall to 4,426 - the most complete accounting of D-Day fallen in the world. 

D-Day + 80 Years: Reflections on a Milestone Commemoration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 64:45


Our hosts reflect on the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in both Normandy, France and Bedford, Virginia.

*RERELEASE* Firebombing of Tokyo with James Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 50:11


Sand and Steel Part 2 with Peter Caddick-Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 59:31


We wrap up our 80th anniversary commemoration month episodes with the return of Sand and Steel author Peter Caddick-Adams.Caddick–Adams was born in London in 1960 and educated at Shrewsbury School, Sandhurst and Wolverhampton University, where he gained First Class Honours in War Studies; he received his PhD from Cranfield University. He worked in the House of Commons, then taught at Oxford and Birmingham Universities before being appointed Lecturer in Military and Security Studies at the UK Defence Academy in 1998, and Lecturer in Air Power Studies at RAF Halton since 2012. Concurrently, he pursued a second career in the UK Regular and Reserve Forces, was commissioned in 1979 and joined the Reserves in 1985.He has extensive experience of various war zones, including the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. During 1996–7 he was the official NATO Historian in Bosnia, based in Sarajevo, and was also the UK Historian during the Iraq War of 2003. 

Sand and Steel Part 1 with Peter Caddick-Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 56:13


On the eve of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, our hosts are joined by renowned military historian Peter Caddick-Adams to discuss his 2019 book Sand and Steel.Caddick–Adams was born in London in 1960 and educated at Shrewsbury School, Sandhurst and Wolverhampton University, where he gained First Class Honours in War Studies; he received his PhD from Cranfield University. He worked in the House of Commons, then taught at Oxford and Birmingham Universities before being appointed Lecturer in Military and Security Studies at the UK Defence Academy in 1998, and Lecturer in Air Power Studies at RAF Halton since 2012. Concurrently, he pursued a second career in the UK Regular and Reserve Forces, was commissioned in 1979 and joined the Reserves in 1985.He has extensive experience of various war zones, including the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. During 1996–7 he was the official NATO Historian in Bosnia, based in Sarajevo, and was also the UK Historian during the Iraq War of 2003. 

Someone Talked! LIVE with Paul Woodadge

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 122:31


Broadcasting live from Bedford, Virginia, and Normandy, France, the National D-Day Memorial presents "Someone Talked!" featuring special guest Paul Woodadge.Recorded LIVE on May 17th, 2024. 

The Paratrooper Generals Part 2 with Mitch Yockelson

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 54:20


The Paratrooper Generals author Mitch Yockelson returns with more on Matthew Ridgway and Maxwell Taylor. The 2020 book is the first book to explore in depth the significant role these two division commanders played on D-Day, describing the extraordinary courage and leadership they demonstrated throughout the most important American campaign of World War II.Yockelson is the author of 6 books and as the Investigative Archivist Manager leading the Archival Recovery Program for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), he investigates theft and fraud cases of America's protected government records and historical artifacts.

The Paratrooper Generals Part 1 with Mitch Yockelson

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 58:22


Author Mitch Yockelson joins us with insights from his latest work, The Paratrooper Generals: Matthew Ridgway, Maxwell Taylor, and the American Airborne from D-Day through Normandy.Generals during World War II usually stayed to the rear, but not Matthew Ridgway and Maxwell Taylor. During D-Day and the Normandy campaign, these commanders of the 82nd “All-American” and the 101st “Screaming Eagle” Airborne Divisions refused to remain behind the lines and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their paratroopers in the thick of combat.Yockelson is the Investigative Archivist Manager for the National Archives and Records Administration, a historian, and professor.

The Savage Storm Part 2 with James Holland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 60:55


We pick up our conversation on Italy in WWII with renowned historian James Holland, author of The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943.

The Savage Storm Part 1 with James Holland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 53:49


Acclaimed WWII historian James Holland returns to Someone Talked! to discuss his latest book The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943, in which he narrates and reframes the controversial first months of the Italian Campaign.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line Part 2 with Mari K. Eder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 55:34


Mari K. Eder, retired U.S. Army Major General, returns with more stories of extraordinary women who stepped out of line and into history during WWII, forever altering the world's landscape.A renowned speaker and author, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership, General Eder is the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve, and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line Part 1 with Mari K. Eder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 54:37


This Women's History Month, Mari K. Eder, retired U.S. Army Major General, discusses her book, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of WWII. This page-turning narrative, crafted with meticulous historical accuracy, provides a fresh perspective on the integral roles that women played during WWII.A renowned speaker and author, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership, General Eder is the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve, and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army.

Half American Part 2 with Matthew F. Delmont

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 55:36


Matthew F. Delmont's Half American: The Heroic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad was named Book of the Year by TIME and Publishers Weekly and is a New York Times Notable Book.This Black History Month, Delmont returns to discuss the more than one million Black soldiers who helped win World War II abroad but came home to face widespread racism.

Half American Part 1 with Matthew F. Delmont

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 54:35


This Black History Month author Matthew F. Delmont joins the program to discuss Half American, his definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective. Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College, a Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights.

Tower of Skulls Part 2 with Richard B. Frank

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 56:58


Multi-award-winning-author Rich Frank further discusses his research on the often-overlooked Asia-Pacific War and the forthcoming volumes in his narrative history trilogy.

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James Holland - P2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 49:35


In this episode, James Holland and twin brothers walk into a pub… The author shares that and other tales of memorable veterans who inspired his work. In “We Salute You” Rudolph Arthur was there for the capture of a German U-Boat on the high seas, just days before D-Day.

James Holland - P1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 50:28


In this episode, Brothers in Arms author James Holland recounts the harrowing tails of the Sherwood Rangers, the legendary tank unit that would receive the most battle honors of any unit ever in the British army. Both a combat story and a human story, we discuss memorable characters and how scarred ground reveals where history took place. A special tribute to Hershel “Woody” Williams, the longest surviving Medal of Honor recipient from WWII in our “We Salute You” segment.

Tower of Skulls Part 1 with Richard B. Frank

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 54:29


Richard B. Frank is a graduate of the University of Missouri and Georgetown University Law Center. He served in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Divisions as an aero rifle platoon leader.Frank is an independent scholar specializing in the Asia-Pacific War and served as a consultant for the HBO miniseries The Pacific. He joins the program to discuss Tower of Skulls, the first volume of his trilogy covering the entire Asia-Pacific War from 1937-1945.

No Sacrifice Too Great Part 2 with Gregory Fontenot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 58:18


Self-proclaimed "groupie for the 1st Division" Gregory Fontenot returns to further discuss his divisional history of The Big Red One.In "We Salute You," as a child Charles Chibitty was sent to a school to erase his native tongue. Ironically, the U.S. government would later rely on Chibitty's indigenous language on D-Day.

No Sacrifice Too Great Part 1 with Gregory Fontenot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 57:57


Col. Gregory Fontenot joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II. As a soldier in a graves registration company, Robert Berry cared for D-Day's fallen and later helped the National D-Day Memorial develop the world's most complete account of those lost that day. His legacy of service in "We Salute You."

D-Day Scholarship with Joe Balkoski

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 58:04


2023 National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice recipient Joe Balkoski rejoins the podcast. As research moves from veteran accounts to archeology, we discuss the future of D-Day scholarship.Blinded while in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, Thomas Gagnet would later testify in the war crimes trials in Japan, with the hope that just punishment would help prevent another war. We honor his service in "We Salute You."

Utah Beach with Joe Balkoski

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 58:24


Named "top living D-Day historian" by USA Today, author Joe Balkoski takes us back to Utah Beach.In "We Salute You," we honor Peter Monsma, a Dutch native who would return to the Netherlands while serving his adopted home as a U.S. Army chaplain.

The Airborne Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 54:22


Our hosts jump right into the airborne experience in Normandy in this discussion of paratroopers and gliders. In "We Salute You," we honor, Herman Addleson, a paratrooper who was so eager to serve but lost his life in the early hours of D-Day.

Pointe du Hoc

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 55:14


Peggy Noonan wasn't alive when Rangers scaled the cliffs but was tasked with writing President Reagan's speech to be delivered at Pointe du Hoc. In the audience - the veterans who saved the world. No pressure!As an army photographer, Kegham Nigohosian was supposed to capture the history Noonan would write about at Pointe du Hoc. We honor his service in out "We Salute You" segment.

Angels Against the Sun Part 2 with James M. Fenelon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 56:41


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Paratrooper-turned-historian James M. Fenelon re-joins our hosts to discuss the 11 thAirborne Division's Pacific campaigns, narrated in his latest book Angels Against theSun.English at birth and American by wartime, Charles Rippon returned to England to trainbut never made it home to Pennsylvania after D-Day. The story of his service is in our“We Salute You” segment.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities. To learnmore, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

Angels Against the Sun Part 1 with James M. Fenelon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 55:46


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Four Hours of Fury author James M. Fenelon goes from Europe to the Pacific as hechronicles another lesser-known airborne unit in his latest book, Angels Against theSun.In “We Salute You,” we honor the service of paratrooper Don Jakeway and tell you thestory of his wristwatch, which became a silent witness to history not once, but threetimes.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities. To learnmore, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

The Women with Silver Wings Pt. 2 with Katherine Sharp Landdeck

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 54:06


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.In this episode, historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck shares more profiles of World WarII heroines of aviation, from among the 1,100 women who earned their silver wings asWomen Airforce Service Pilots.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

The Women with Silver Wings Pt. 1 with Katherine Sharp Landdeck

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 54:53


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Katherine Sharp Landdeck is an associate professor of history at Texas Woman'sUniversity, home of the WASP archives. She joins the podcast to discuss her book TheWomen with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Woman Airforce ServicePilots of World War II.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities. To learnmore, visit VirginiaHumanities.org.Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

Hymel Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 56:49


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.While profanity famously rolled off the general's tongue, his hand-written words tell useven more. Author Kevin Hymel is back with more of Patton uncensored.In “We Salute You,” after providing critical information, Lt. James L. Christopulosthought he was getting a citation from none other than Old Blood and Guts himself. Findout what he got instead.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

Hymel Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 53:23


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Wanna read Patton's diary? Author Kevin Hymel did. Hymel returns to SomeoneTalked! to discuss volume 2 of Patton's War: An American General's CombatLeadership.Hear the story of one of five known African Americans to die on D-Day, Abner Adams ofthe 4042 nd Quartermaster Truck Company, in our “We Salute You” segment.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

Best and Worst Generals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 52:19


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Some names go down in history while others live in infamy. Find out which World War IIgenerals get five stars from our hosts.From musical talent to morse code, June Elliott Haggerty marches to the beat of herown drum in our “We Salute You” segment.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities. To learnmore, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

Island Infernos with Dr. John C. McManus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 46:12


Acknowledging All Allies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 50:51


Someone Talked! is the official podcast of the National D-Day Memorial.Countries and contributions, large and small, were crucial in the complex operation thatwas Overlord. In this episode, our hosts discuss the multinational effort on D-Day andhow each ally is recognized at the National D-Day Memorial.In “We Salute You,” we remember Major William H. Merriam, a U.S. Army Air Forcefighter pilot who contributed to the success of the Normandy invasion, despite not livingto see D-Day.Explore the National D-Day Memorial, plan your visit, and learn about upcoming eventsat dday.org. This program was supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities. To learnmore, visit VirginiaHumanities.org. Email the Someone Talked! team atpodcast@dday.org.

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