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Don't mix it up with the A/B-26 Invader! This medium bomber was both knows as a "widow-maker" and was almost cancelled, but also had lowest loss rate of any bomber in the European Theater of Operations?? How did that work?? Let's dive in and find out! Check out images on Patreon. Link is below. Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

fWotD Episode 2954: American logistics in the Northern France campaign Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 6 June 2025, is American logistics in the Northern France campaign.American logistics in the Northern France campaign played a key role in the Allied invasion of northwest Europe during World War II. In the first seven weeks after D-Day, the Allied advance was slower than anticipated in the Operation Overlord plan because the well-handled and determined German opposition exploited the defensive value of the Normandy bocage country. The Northern France campaign officially commenced on 25 July, the day First United States Army began Operation Cobra, which saw the breakout from the Normandy lodgment, and ended on 14 September.Following Operation Cobra the advance was much faster than expected, and the rapid increase in the length of the line of communications threw up unanticipated logistical challenges. The logistical plan lacked the flexibility needed to cope with the rapidly changing operational situation; the rehabilitation of railways and construction of pipelines could not keep up with the pace of the advance, and resupply by air had limited capacity. Major shortages developed, particularly of petrol, oil and lubricants (POL).Motor transport was used as a stopgap. The Advance Section (ADSEC) organized the Red Ball Express to deliver supplies from the Normandy area, but there was a shortage of suitable vehicles owing to political interference and production difficulties. The tardy delivery of vehicles adversely affected the training of motor transport unit personnel. As with many other service units, the European Theater of Operations (ETO) was compelled to accept partially trained units in the hope they would be able to complete their training in the UK. Approval for additional relief drivers was also slow, and the US Army's racial segregation complicated personnel assignment. The cost of inadequate training of truck drivers was paid in avoidable damage to vehicles through accidents and poor maintenance.At critical junctures in the campaign, senior American commanders subordinated logistical imperatives to operational opportunities. Two decisions in particular had long-term and far-reaching effects. The decision to abandon plans to develop the ports of Brittany left only the Normandy beaches and the port of Cherbourg for the maintenance of the American forces. The subsequent decision to continue the pursuit of the defeated German forces beyond the Seine led to the attrition of equipment, failure to establish a proper supply depot system, neglect of the development of ports, inadequate stockpiles in forward areas, and a shortage of POL and ammunition as increased German resistance stalled the American advance. While the logistical system had facilitated a great victory, these factors would be keenly felt in the fighting in the months to come.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:52 UTC on Friday, 6 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see American logistics in the Northern France campaign on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Olivia.

rWotD Episode 2855: 55th Air Refueling Squadron Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 26 February 2025 is 55th Air Refueling Squadron.The 55th Air Refueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It formerly operated both the combat crew training school and central flight instructor course for Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The squadron's first predecessor was the 755th Bombardment Squadron, which was first activated in July 1943. After training with Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bombers in the United States, it deployed to the European Theater of Operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Following V-E Day, the squadron returned to the United States, where it began training with Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, but was inactivated in October 1945.The 55th Air Refueling Squadron was activated in 1950 as a Boeing KB-29 air refueling unit. It flew these early tankers until inactivating in 1954. The squadron was again activated in 1955 with Boeing KC-97 tankers, primarily supporting the Boeing B-47 Stratojets of the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. It was again inactivated in 1963. The squadron was activated in the training role at Altus in 1994, continuing its mission until inactivating in 2009.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:00 UTC on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see 55th Air Refueling Squadron on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Ruth.

On this episode, Derek sits with Colonel Ed Cottrell.  Ed is a retired World War 2 fighter pilot.  At the age of 102, he has set the record for the oldest "Derek Duvall Show" guest and folks, this man is incredibly sharp.  Ed will be discussing how he grew up during the Great Depression, his incredibly successful athletic career in college, what led him to join the military after Pearl Harbor was attacked, flight school, and the various planes he trained on.  The discussion will then shift to the European Theater where Ed was assigned to the 48th Fighter Group - 493rd Fighter Squadron.  Ed will be discussing various missions that stand out to him including the Battle of the Bulge, the Battle of Julic and much more.  We then discuss Post-War life and how he adjusted back to civilian life after such a brutal conflict.Derek also pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter.SPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

In this episode, Brazilian Army Colonel Giorgio Pizzani joins me to talk about the Brazilian Expeditionary Force from creation through 1944 -- a special formation of 25,000 volunteers from Brazil who travel to Italy to fight alongside the Allies. This was a feat made possible by President Roosevelt and the American forces transporting the BEF, then supplying and equipping the men to enable them to contribute to the fight against the Axis in Italy. There were also 67 nurses who volunteered along with the men to travel to the European Theater and care for the wounded. This is "Part I" as the story will continue in the 1945 series. Links The 10th Mountain Division and the 1st Brazilian Expeditionary Infantry Division during Operation Encore, 1945 (https://www.moore.army.mil/infantry/magazine/issues/2022/Summer/PDF/18_Nakashima_txt.pdf) A Military Force on a Political Mission: The Brazilian Expeditionary Force in World War II (https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1600&context=etd) The Brazilian Expeditionary Force in the Battle of Monte Castello (https://www.gov.br/en/government-of-brazil/latest-news/2022/the-brazilian-expeditionary-force-in-the-battle-of-monte-castello) Skis, Samba, and Smoking Snakes: An Unlikely World War II Partnership (https://origins.osu.edu/read/skis-samba-and-smoking-snakes-unlikely-world-war-ii-partnership) North Apennines 1944-1945 (https://www.history.army.mil/brochures/nap/72-34.htm) Operation Olive (https://codenames.info/operation/olive-iii/) Mother of Tanks website (http://www.motheroftanks.com/podcast/)   Bonus Content (https://www.patreon.com/c/motheroftanks)

I'd love to hear your thoughts - send me a text hereGlenn Miller was only in charge of the Army Air Forces band for a little over a year and a half, but in that time he changed the way people thought about military bands, challenged the way traditional marches were performed, and above all else, went out of his way to bring a little bit of home to US military personnel that were so far away from their loved ones and fighting in the European Theater of Operation. His tragic and unexpected death cut his life short, but his unit carried on, and in so doing, cemented his legacy as the father of all modern American military bands.This weeks Ghost of Arlington in Army Major Alton Glenn Miller - Memorial Section H, Grave 464-A.The introduction and transition music heard on the podcast is composed and recorded by the eldest Ghosts of Arlington, Jr. While the rest of his catalogue is quite different from what he's performed for me, you can find his music on bandcamp.com under the names Caladrius and Bloodfeather.As always, a very special thanks to the Commando Pando Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

On August 1 1943, a force of 177 American heavy bombers conducted a strategic bombing mission over the oil fields near Ploesti, Romania to deny petroleum-based fuel to the Axis powers. The operation was one of the costliest for the USAAF in the European Theater, with 53 aircraft and 500 aircrewmen lost. It was proportionally the most costly major Allied air raid of the war, and its date was later referred to as "Black Sunday."  Join James as he tells the gripping story of "Operation Tidal Wave" in this special topical episode written by Sean McIver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers It's February 1944 and we're in the U.S. Fleet Post Office at 80 Varick Street. 80 Varick Street is in the Hudson Square area of Manhattan just north of Canal Street and southeast of the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey. The street itself is named for Richard Varick, an early New York lawmaker, landowner, and mayor from 1789 to 1801. The Fleet Post Office was established on July 1st, 1943. Previously, mail addressed to naval personnel serving overseas was handled by Navy mailmen at the Morgan Annex of the New York General Post Office. When CBS' World News Today signed on Sunday February 20th, 1944 at 2:30PM eastern time, the allied forces had just begun “Big Week,” a six-day strategic bombing campaign against the Third Reich. By the time it ended on February 25th, German cities Rostock and Augsburg had been bombed, as well as several Dutch cities near the German border. The Germans also lost more than three-hundred-fifty aircrafts, and most importantly, more than one-hundred pilots. Lieutenant. A. E. Newton is in charge of this post office, but with forces in the European Theater growing larger by the day, it was already obvious this post-office has reached max capacity. Space was being acquired on Pier 51 of the Hudson River to handle the expected increase of letters and parcels to fighting servicemen. Here's Bill Slocum Jr. at the Fleet Post Office discussing how V-Mail works. In September 1944 the Parcel Post Section was moved to Pier 51. The Fleet Post Office continued until the end of the War. By January 1946, with many troops home, most of its functions had been moved back to the General Post Office. World News Today's sponsor, The Admiral Corporation, was originally known as the Transformer Corporation of America. By 1929 it was the biggest supplier of radio parts in the world. Bankruptcy ensued, but in 1936 owner Ross D. Siragusa purchased the right to change the name to Admiral Corporation America Inc. They began sponsoring World News Today in 1942. For a longer look at the news from this week, tune into Breaking Walls episode 148. Meanwhile, as the weather warmed on April 6th, 1944 the U.S. celebrated “Army Day,” while Al Trace and His Silly Symphonists took to the air over Mutual Broadcasting from the Plantation Room in the Dixie Hotel. The Dixie Hotel opened on West 43rd street between 7th and 8th avenue in 1930. It featured one-thousand rooms and a bus terminal which occupied the entire ground floor. Buses arriving at the terminal would drive onto a turntable, which would then rotate to the proper slip. Two sets of doors, one on either side of the terminal, led from the loading area to the waiting room. The waiting room had a cafe, newsstand, ticket booths, and elevators leading to the hotel's lobby. The hotel was developed by the Uris Buildings Corporation, which announced plans for the site in September 1928. A year after it opened it was foreclosed on. The Bowery Savings Bank ran it until in 1942, when the Dixie became part of the Carter Hotels chain. That year the Dixie Lounge Bar opened on the first floor. Decorated in a Southern Colonial style, it could be accessed from the lobby, the dining room, and directly from the street. The nightclub, along with the adjacent Plantation Room restaurant, fit five-hundred people. The Bus depot became redundant when the Port Authority Bus Terminal opened nearby in 1950. It was closed in 1957. Carter attempted to rehabilitate the hotel several times, even renaming it The Carter Hotel in 1976. They sold it the next year. New Yorkers knew this hotel as one of the worst in the city. It was closed in 2014.

Bill “Tiger” Lyons enlisted in the Army Air Force within months of graduating high school in 1942. Although he had never learned to drive a car, he was trained to fly a P-51 Mustang, flying 63 combat missions over Europe with the 355th Fighter Group in 1944-1945, protecting U.S. bombers from German fighter planes. During his tour, he shot down two German fighters and damaged one of the most elusive and fast German Fighters of the war, the Messerschmidt ME-262 jet. As a Jewish soldier fighting in the skies over Nazi Europe, the consequences of being shot down were even greater than most. By the end of the war, Bill Lyons had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters, five European Theater of Operations Battle Stars and two Presidential Unit Citations. “SocialFlight Live!” is a live broadcast dedicated to supporting General Aviation pilots and enthusiasts during these challenging times. Register at SocialFlightLive.com to join the live broadcast every Tuesday evening at 8pm ET (be sure to join early because attendance is limited for the live broadcasts). Aspen Avionics www.aspenavionics.comAvidyne www.avidyne.com Continental Aerospace Technologies www.continental.aero EarthX Batteries www.earthxbatteries.com Lightspeed Aviation www.lightspeedaviation.com McFarlane Aviation www.mcfarlane-aviation.com Phillips 66 Lubricants https://phillips66lubricants.com/industries/aviation/ Tempest Aero www.tempestaero.com Titan Aircraft www.titanaircraft.com Trio Avionics www.trioavionics.com uAvionix www.uavionix.com Wipaire www.wipaire.com

A more apt title for this should be The Battle for Stalingrad, because that exactly what this was in every sense of the word. After the Nazi invasion of Russia during Operation Barbarossa failed to capture Moscow, Hitler needed a win and decided to pivot and capture Russia's oil fields in the south, fueling his war machine and starving the Russian Army. Stalingrad, named after ol' J Stalin himself just happened to be in the area. Now if you've listened to our episodes on Hitler you know that Dolph was not a fan of Stalin, and taking over the city with his name attached was too sweet of a treat to pass up. What the Nazi did not anticipate was the next 6 1/2 months. Stalingrad was the origination of Urban Warfare. The Nazi bombings had reduced the city to rubble, rubble where snipers, guerrilla fighters, and the Red Army were lying in wait to make them pay for every inch of ground. Join us as we discuss the deadliest battle this planet has ever seen.

World War 2 earned its World War moniker more so that its predecessor. It was truly a globe spanning series of events. The European Theater was condensed due to the geography of where it mostly occurred, The Pacific Theater was a whole different beast. Fought in a manner no war had ever been fought, over vast distances of ocean, countless islands, and through deadly jungles. The war in the Pacific showed the mighty battleship was no longer king of the seas, aircraft carriers were the future. It showed what the true industrial might of the USA was. It introduced an enemy so fanatical toward its Emperor they would make suicidal charges or crash their planes in the hopes of killing the enemy. And it proved true the famous quote by Admiral Yamamoto, just prior to Pearl Harbor, "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve."

The guys are back in studio with their pal and World War II extraordinaire, Avery Lentz! After last weeks perspectus on the American involvement in the war from Dr. Jared Frederick, Avery is giving Pat and Matt the overview for the rest of the European Theater and what was happening.It's going to be another deep dive however, as they have a lot of ground, campaigns and tragedies to cover. Join the guys as they wrap up their series on the the largest conflict in human history and thank you once again to all of our guests who helped us pull this series of linked shows together!The History Things Podcast is brought to you by History Things with Pat & Matt Borders Books!Follow the guys on social media by searching for @TheHistoryThingsPodcast! - Facebook.com/thehistorythingspodcast- instagram.com/thehistorythingspodcast- YouTube.com/thehistorythingspodcast

The History Things Podcast Cast World War II review continues! This time with a close look at the American involvement in the European Theater. For this the guys have called in Dr. Jared Frederick, the Assistant Professor of History at Penn State Altoona for a closer look. Dr. Frederick has written three books on WWII, two of which deal with Easy Company, the other with D-Day. As such he is well suited to discuss the critical involvement of the United States in the war. The History Things Podcast is brought to you by History Things with Pat & Matt Borders Books!Follow the guys on social media by searching for @TheHistoryThingsPodcast! - Facebook.com/thehistorythingspodcast- instagram.com/thehistorythingspodcast- YouTube.com/thehistorythingspodcast

With the success of the Pacific Theater deep dive, the guys are at it again! Pat and Matt have brought back their buddy Avery Lentz, this time to speak on the European Theater of World War II! Avery lays out the run up to the outbreak of the war in Europe and how the world responded. The Axis and the Allies and how some of them switch sides over the course of the war is looked at in detail. This episode touches on the multiple fronts of the European Theater, as well as the ups and downs of the forces engaged on those fronts.The guys also touch on the social upheaval of the war in Europe as well, both on the fighting fronts and the home fronts. What does it take to continue to wage a full scale war? All this and more is discussed!The History Things Podcast is brought to you by History Things with Pat & Matt Borders Books!Follow the guys on social media by searching for @TheHistoryThingsPodcast! - Facebook.com/thehistorythingspodcast- instagram.com/thehistorythingspodcast- YouTube.com/thehistorythingspodcast

Melvin Jenner was already in the Michigan Air National Guard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After joining the U.S. Army Air Corps and undergoing training for a bomber crew, he was soon flying missions in the European Theater of World War II. The next few years would bring him harrowing bomber missions, a secret flight over Normandy on D-Day, and an unforgettable role in the Berlin Airlift.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Jenner tells us how he ended up flying missions in the A-20 with the British Royal Air Force before he ever flew with an American crew - and about his shock when he discovered those missions with the UK did not count towards his total needed for a ticket home.Jenner also describes his roles as radio man and gunner on the B-17, the most tense missions of the war and what it was like to fly through flak. He also shares what he saw from the sky as he flew over the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.But Jenner's memorable career did not end with the war. He also shares an emotional recollection of serving in the Berlin Airlift as the U.S. flew in provisions to break the Soviet blockade there. Finally, he tells about his role in helping Chuck Yeager break the sound barrier.

Are you watching the Apple TV+ Mini-Series, “Masters of the Air”?   Are you waiting for the next episode to appear?  If you are, you'll want to join us on “Echoes of Valor: Podcasting ‘Masters of the Air'! Here, you can immerse yourself in the intricate world of WWII military aviation combat in the European Theater or Operations (ETO) with this—your essential aviation history podcast, presented by The World War II Foundation and The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. In this episode, our experts discuss the unparalleled strategic bombing analysis and bomber crew and fighter pilot narratives that defined air combat in the ETO, as vividly portrayed in "Masters of the Air."   Lieutenant John Morgan   Flight Command Decisions: Exploring WWII Technological Advancements Join Colonel Jim Fryer (USAF, Ret.), a decorated B-52, C-17, and KC-10 aviator, along with Colonel Mark Morgan (USA, RET), an amateur historian with a direct lineage to the legendary John Cary (Red) Morgan (Mark is his Grandson), along with our official host, COL Tom Rendall (USA, Ret) guiding the discussion and offering his own exceptional insights!  One of the 8th Air Force's Medal of Honor recipients. These military aviation experts discuss the accuracy of air force operations in WWII, examining the series' depiction of pivotal bombing raids from Regensburg to Schweinfurt, and their consequential role in shaping the course of the war.  In this episode, you will hear clips from the oral history of Captain Frank Murphy, from the Frank Murphy Collection at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Frank Murphy also wrote the outstanding account of his experiences in the book, “Luck of the Draw.” This exciting work reads like a novel and is source material for the mini-series Masters of the Air.”   We will post the full interview with Frank Murphy on a separate sub-episode of our Echoes of Valor podcast series!   Future Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry points to a spot on a map of France when he was a co-pilot of a B-17 flying fortress in World War II.  From November, 1944 to April. 1945 he completed a combat tour of 30 missions, and survived a crash landing in Belgium after his bomber ran out of fuel. Landry had signed up for the U.S. Army Air Corps in honor of his brother, Robert Landry, had been killed while ferrying a B-17 over the North Sea to England in September, 1942.  After the war, Tom resumed his studies at UT-Austin and then went on to NFL glory. Tom was from Mission, Texas.   Technological Triumphs in WWII Aviation This episode sheds light on the rapid technological advancements in military aviation that were critical to the Allies' success. Our guests articulate how these innovations transformed aerial combat history, influencing the tactics, strategies and outcomes of crucial air battles.    Radio Interview with Lieutenant Joe Graham   Anticipating the Future of Air Warfare Narratives As we await further episodes of 'Masters of the Air,' our guests offer forecasts on the key historical elements and figures that should emerge. They offer a glimpse into the untold stories and the relentless spirit of the 8th Air Force that await discovery.   Join us and tell us your views on the unfolding narratives of WWII air warfare as depicted in "Masters of the Air." Subscribe to “Echoes of Valor” to be part of this compelling journey through the annals of military aviation history, “where the past is always present.” Portrait of John Morgan on Exhibit John Morgan receiving the Medal of Honor from Ira Eaker, December 1943 John Morgan's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery Photos of John Morgan from the Roger Freeman Collection of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force       Disclaimer: This podcast, titled 'Echoes of Valor: Podcasting Masters of the Air'—a collaborative production by the World War II Foundation and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, is an independent, unofficial companion commentary and is not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by the creators or producers of the Apple TV+ miniseries 'Masters of the Air' or any of its affiliates. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast creators and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the producers or creators of 'Masters of the Air.' All content provided in this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. 'Echoes of Valor: Podcasting Masters of the Air' does not utilize any proprietary audio, visual, or narrative elements from the 'Masters of the Air' miniseries. This podcast is intended to offer commentary, critique, context, and analysis of the themes, content, and production of the miniseries and is protected under fair use doctrine.  

Today we begin our long anticipated coverage of World War Two. Now, this being a US History Podcast, we are not going to delve into the granular details of the beginnings of the war in Europe, but we do give a general sense of the goings on that began the conflict. We then really discuss the US Policy of neutrality at the time. So, German blitzkreigs and expansion into neighboring lands, followed by heading into Poland, then France. Once Germany atatcks the Soviet Union though, they have to fight a war on two fronts.  Meanwhile US neutrality means zero involvement, then that evolves into becoming a supplier to The Allies. This manages to keep the US out of the war, at least for this podcast.  There is always more to learn, Jimmy & Jean #ww2 #wwii

Show SummaryOn this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England and France to clear several years of backlogged mail in the European Theater of Operations. About Today's GuestDennis Miller is a South Philadelphia native who grew up in a military family and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996. Dennis served as an infantryman, marksmanship instructor and small unit leader before being medically retired and separating from active duty in 2009. Upon retirement, Dennis attended Lincoln University, the nation's first HBCU. Shortly after graduation, he began work at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center as a research coordinator on a study focused on pain disparities (SPA Study). Dennis then served as the Wounded Warrior Fellow in the 13th congressional district of PA where he was tasked as the office lead in Norristown and with managing all the military and Veteran casework in the district. As that fellowship ended, Dennis began consulting for public officials, non-profits and private companies, establishing Wheel Dog Industries (WDI), a public policy consulting firm, specializing in veteran and military affairs. Shortly after launching WDI, Dennis founded the Greater Philadelphia Area Veteran Chamber of Commerce, an organization built to increase the economic capacity of the Veteran community in and around Philadelphia.  He sits on various boards, including the Veterans Advisory Panel of the 4th congressional district of PA and Ft. Mifflin on the Delaware. Dennis is a #StandToScholar, having attended the Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute and is also a Union League Veteran Initiative Fellow. He returned to federal service in 2021 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Specialist at the Department of Justice. Dennis managed an extensive portfolio and worked relentlessly to build relationships between his office and the Hill. Dennis now works as an External Affairs Liaison at FEMA, responsible for delivery of mitigation messaging to congressional offices, intergovernmental agencies and media outlets. Dennis is a husband and father; his wife, Holly, graciously tolerates his presence and his children, Jacqueline, Jordan and Joshua, make every effort to endure the endless embarrassment their father brings them. Dennis loves dogs and has a Boxer puppy named Adonis that shares the Miller family home in Elkins Park. He is an avid follower of all things Philadelphia sports and is a history buff, specifically surrounding World War II. Dennis serves as an advisor and mentor to young Veterans in the Philadelphia community and is active in various charitable organizations and programs in and around the city.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeWomen of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Web SiteThe Six Triple Eight DocumentaryPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve   This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Join us as we embark on yet another historical "Masters of the Air" journey with Episode 2 of “Echoes of Valor,” presented by The World War II Foundation and The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. This historical podcast series is a captivating companion to “Masters of the Air,” illuminating the pivotal role of the 8th Air Force in European Theater. This episode offers a virtual trove of aviation history, featuring daring war stories from the skies of WWII, and from POW camps in Nazi occupied Europe.. Stalag Luft I at Barth Colonel Tom Rendall (USA, Ret.), our host, brings military history to life alongside a panel of experts, including LtCol Jay Stout (USMC, Ret.), a storied name in military aviation literature; BG Tom Ayers (USAF, Ret.), whose family's legacy is deeply intertwined with combat missions of WWII; and Dr. Andy Morgan, a forensic psychiatrist whose work with the oral histories of many veterans provides excellent insights into the psychological impact of war. This historical podcast episode revisits "Masters of the Air," offering an oral history narrative that ties in with the wider scope of World War II. Our panelists share their authoritative commentary on the series' portrayal of high-stakes air combat and the mental toll it took on those involved in the European Theater of War. Exploring the personal dynamics within "Masters of the Air," we analyze the influence of stress and character on airmen during WWII. Our guests shed light on the value of training for military aviation before arriving into the European Theater, and its potential to mitigate the psychological impact of wartime stress. Stalag Luft I at Barth As we move through the series, we draw historical parallels between past and present understandings of post-traumatic stress, offering a unique perspective on this significant aspect of military history.  From the Diary of an 8th Air Force Airman Parachuting Down We highlight the 8th Air Force's courageous entry into the European Theater, with no prior combat experience, and reflect on the challenges they faced, emphasizing the poignant experiences of POWs and the complex transition of servicemen back to civilian life post-war. In our conclusion to the podcast, we offer a preview of upcoming episodes that promise to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of the World War II Foundation's war stories. We invite listeners to join us on this great historical odyssey, as we pay homage to the enduring legacy of the 8th Air Force and the indelible mark they left on military and aviation history. Subscribe to “Echoes of Valor” now and ensure you're part of this compelling historical podcast series that brings the oral history of WWII to a global audience. -------             Disclaimer: This podcast, titled 'Echoes of Valor: Podcasting Masters of the Air'—a collaborative production by the World War II Foundation and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, is an independent, unofficial companion commentary and is not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by the creators or producers of the Apple TV+ miniseries 'Masters of the Air' or any of its affiliates. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast creators and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the producers or creators of 'Masters of the Air.' All content provided in this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. 'Echoes of Valor: Podcasting Masters of the Air' does not utilize any proprietary audio, visual, or narrative elements from the 'Masters of the Air' miniseries. This podcast is intended to offer commentary, critique, context, and analysis of the themes, content, and production of the miniseries and is protected under fair use doctrine.

Andrew Graham and Mark Radulich present their The Pacific 2010 Mini Series TV Review! The Pacific is a 2010 American war drama miniseries produced by HBO, Playtone, and DreamWorks that premiered in the United States on March 14, 2010.The series is a companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers and focuses on the United States Marine Corps's actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations within the wider Pacific War. Whereas Band of Brothers followed the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment through the European Theater, The Pacific centers on the experiences of three Marines (Robert Leckie, Eugene Sledge, and John Basilone) who were in different regiments (1st, 5th, and 7th, respectively) of the 1st Marine Division.The Pacific was spearheaded by Bruce C. McKenna (co-executive producer), one of the main writers on Band of Brothers. Hugh Ambrose, the son of Band of Brothers author Stephen Ambrose, served as a project consultant.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

In this episode, US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Alex Moon joins me to talk about some interesting family connections to World War II history and we talk about the bombers and bomber crews in the European Theater, the unique challenges these young men faced with their very dangerous missions, and there is a lot of overlap between these stories and the ones told in earlier episodes with Jane Gulliford Lowes (ep. 20, A Day in the Life of an RAF Bomber Crew), Dr. Luke Truxal's episode on Schweinfurt and Regensburg (ep. 79), and the previous episode with Dr. Rich Muller (ep. 80) who served as Lt.Col. Moon's thesis supervisor at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS). There will also be some overlap with the next two episodes (ep. 82) featuring Dr. John Curatola and (ep. 83) Graham Cross. Links Grin 'n Bear It: The Effects of Strategic Decisions on Eighth Air Force Bomber Crews from October 1943 to February 1944 by Alex Moon (https://aul.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/delivery/01AUL_INST:AUL/1295444870006836) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-of-tanks/message

RR The Wire 2100Z November 07, 2023PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RRDTG: 210007Z NOV 23ICOD: 200007Z NOV 23CONTROLS: Public ReleaseQQQQBLUF: US, RUSSIA WITHDRAW FROM CFE TREATY. NASHVILLE SHOOTER MANIFESTO REVEALS SECURITY RISKS. -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-European Front: The US and Russia have both withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). This treaty (among other things) limited the number of troops in the European Theater, in an attempt to provide a barrier to massive troop deployments that may escalate diplomatic tensions. AC: This is a serious deterioration of the diplomatic situation between the US/NATO and Russia.Middle East Front: A tentative evacuation corridor has been opened along the width of Salah al-Din Road, linking Gaza City with southern Gaza. The IDF has been allowing limited groups of civilians south along this road during limited hours. However, both Hamas and the IDF continue to conduct strikes along this road, making the humanitarian corridor extremely unsafe. So far, it is unclear as to if any UN or ICRC vehicles have attempted to use this corridor yet, which would indicate the safety of this route. Despite this uncertainty many Palestinians try to make their way south, while many more remain in place in Gaza City.-HomeFront-USA: The US military continues to prepare for war. Recruiting jobs continue to be heavily pressed on service members, amid the continuance of the years-long recruiting crisis. Ad campaigns for the military have suddenly dropped DEI initiatives, focusing on the traditional demographic for recruiting efforts. Limited reporting also indicates the DoD has expanded eligibility for CAO programs to include junior officers, warrant officers, and senior NCOs. This is the program that notifies next of kin in the event of a mass casualty or a LSCO. AC: Expanding eligibility of this program indicates either a severe staffing shortage, or the preparation for major casualties, but likely is a combination of both factors.TN: The Nashville shooter's manifesto was leaked to independent journalists. Though the content of the leak is incomplete so far, and referenced a 10 minute “video tape” that has not been revealed, the motive of the shooter remains extraordinarily clear. The FBI and all LE involved with the case still maintain that the motive of the shooter is unclear. The Nashville PD is currently investigating the source of the leak and Google, Reddit, and Meta have heavily censored the documents themselves.-Analyst Comments-Operationally, the Nashville shooter's manifesto is worth examination as it directly lists specific motivations for the attack, which are critical Indications and Warnings for other attacks. The shooter meticulously detailed specific items, possessions, ideology, and physical attributes of people who were selected to be targets. The shooter also directly stated hesitance to commit the attack if security was present, and included a check for security personnel in the pre-attack checklist. If LE had released this document immediately, these plans would have given critical insight into the mind and threat profile of similar killers, which may have aided victims of potential copycat attacks, and allowed security personnel to fill gaps in security plans. As is, this document was withheld from the public beyond the scope of LE investigative secrecy for political reasons. The Nashville PD and the FBI directly lied to the public and feigned ignorance of the motive for the attack, concealing security vulnerabilities and targeting information that could have been exploited (and may have been exploited) by other shooters. No LE notice or memo was released warning citizens of these attack vectors, security gaps, or target selection criteria.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst: S2AEND REPORTNNNN

Conor is deep in training for Special Ops duty in the European Theater, so iFanboy veteran and scholar, Paul Montgomery joins Josh for the weekly comic review. We must warn you, there's a great deal of deep (meandering) thought (guessing). Top it off with some creepy comics, and an even creepier Patron power, and in the end, you have a show. Running Time: 01:15:34 Pick of the Week: 00:01:56 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #1 Comics: 00:15:54 - The Sensational She-Hulk #170 (1) 00:23:10 - Swan Songs #4 00:30:36 - Coda #2 00:36:52 - Wild's End #5 00:41:16 - Jay Garrick: The Flash #1 00:43:57 - The Forged #5 00:47:47 - Rumpus Room #2 Patron Pick: 00:52:37 - Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 Patron Thanks: 01:00:49 - James E. McGill Audience Questions: 01:02:53 - Dave asks about the books from that stack that don't make the show. Brought To You By: • iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! • iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got twelve designs! Music: "Killy Kill" Rocket from the Crypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the War: Key WW2 ETO LeadersSHOW NOTES: In this episode of Key Battles of American History, host James Early and his guest Sean McIver follow a long-established Key Battles tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series. Subscribe to Key Battles of American History!Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nCfZZySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3nIwO5cListen to more episodes of Key Battles of American History!The Longest Day: D-Day and the Normandy Campaign: https://apple.co/46jPeuw / https://sptfy.com/P2g7Saving Private Ryan: https://apple.co/3Q9z0i4 / https://sptfy.com/P2g6 Hitler's Last Gambit: The Battle of the Bulge: https://apple.co/3tprLJN / https://sptfy.com/P2g4This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4899207/advertisement

After the War: Key WW2 ETO LeadersSHOW NOTES: In this episode of Key Battles of American History, host James Early and his guest Sean McIver follow a long-established Key Battles tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series. Subscribe to Key Battles of American History!Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nCfZZySpotify: https://spoti.fi/3nIwO5cListen to more episodes of Key Battles of American History!The Longest Day: D-Day and the Normandy Campaign: https://apple.co/46jPeuw / https://sptfy.com/P2g7Saving Private Ryan: https://apple.co/3Q9z0i4 / https://sptfy.com/P2g6 Hitler's Last Gambit: The Battle of the Bulge: https://apple.co/3tprLJN / https://sptfy.com/P2g4This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/advertisement

Also available @ TheFilmBuds.Bandcamp.com for a minimum $1 donation (or $5 subscription), Henry takes down the Third Reich for World War II films about the European theater! This episode covers Enemy at the Gates, Red Tails, Stalingrad (2013), The Monuments Men, The Imitation Game, Dunkirk, Darkest Hour, and Greyhound.Total Runtime: 42:14Contact & Follow:The Film Buds on InstagramThe Film Buds on TwitterThe Film Buds on FacebookThe Film Buds on Bandcamp (Bonus Shows & Donations)Follow Us on Letterboxd:Henry: Henry's LetterboxdElle: Elle's LetterboxdOur Other Podcasts:The Music BudsFrankenFilms

Following another long-time KBAH tradition, Sean and James discuss the life and experience of the common soldier, sailor and air crewmen in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. For the sake of time, the discussion is limited to American servicemen.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747725/advertisement

Of the 450 men in US Army VII Corps HQ, only one spoke French—Ned Arceneaux, from Lafayette. As the Quartermaster for his unit, Ned was in charge of precuring all the supplies. When they landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, Ned's French-speaking abilities proved invaluable to his commanding officers and to his comrades. He served as an interpreter for Gen. J. Lawton Collins, known as “Lighting Joe,” one of the senior leaders in the European Theater during WWII.

After  Hitler defied the League of Nations and marched through Austria, Czechoslovakia, and then into Poland seizing those lands to build the Third Reich, France and Britain finally decided to do something about it by declaring War. The world was plunged into another global conflict hardly 20 years after the last Great War. Nazi Germany initially steamrolled everyone in their path, until some very bad decisions by Hitler lead to a turning of the tide. Join us as we blaze through the European conflict from the declaration of war to the unconditional surrender. 

Hour 1 -  Nick Reed is live at Scramblers Diner for the Friday Road Show & Heroes Breakfast. Here's what he covers: Yesterday was day one of the President Biden impeachment inquiry. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued three subpoenas Thursday night for the personal and business bank records belonging to President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, as part of the House impeachment inquiry. The Springfield News-Leader has another advocacy story. Nick breaks down the truth behind the recent vote on policy AC. ALSO -  Chris Stark stops by: MONDAY IS THE DEADLINE! Chris is seeking WWII veterans who served in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) and are not wheelchair-bound. He needs six to eight veterans who have a valid passport and a doctor's note. This trip offers the veterans an opportunity to meet the Chancellor of Germany and be the guests of honor at a football game. The trip is entirely free, and guardians are allowed to accompany the veterans. The trip includes a round-trip ticket, a first-class flight, and a stay at a 5-star hotel in Berlin, Germany. The trip will be held from the 3rd to the 15th of November. For more information, reach out to Chris Stark. You can also email Nick or Sarah. Nick.reed@ksgf.com or Sarah.myers@ksgf.com

Send us a Text Message.This is the third episode of a three-part story told in detail by Alphonse Wolak, a young soldier who enlisted in the Air Force and served as a side gunner in a B-24 Liberator in WW2.  Alphonse Wolak was 18 when he enlisted and shares his raw and riveting tales from the frontlines of European Theater at age 81. You'll be on the edge of your seat as he recounts the fateful day his unit was spared from an artillery strike, and the harrowing reality of life in a POW camp. His story is not just a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity, but also a vivid reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this tumultuous period. Listen as he details the incredible story of his capture, treatment in a German hospital, and his eventual journey home aboard the USS Santa Paul. Alphonse's story is a poignant reminder of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of those who fought in WWII. This is an episode that takes you beyond the pages of history, into the heart of a soldier who lived it. Don't miss this chance to hear a firsthand account of a time that changed the world forever.Support the Show.

Hour 1 -  Nick Reed and Sarah Myers are live at Scramblers Diner. Here's what Nick covers: A video of two Republican legislators from Missouri blasting flamethrowers went viral over the weekend as users falsely claimed the state senators were torching books. ALSO -  Ryan with A-1 Custom Car Care gives us the car care tip of the week: Check those tires! Ryan talks about testing your tires traction and the penny trick. There is a new European specialist tech at the Sunset location! Chris Stark stops by: Chris is seeking WWII veterans who served in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) and are not wheelchair-bound. He needs six to eight veterans who have a valid passport and a doctor's note. This trip offers the veterans an opportunity to meet the Chancellor of Germany and be the guests of honor at a football game. The trip is entirely free, and guardians are allowed to accompany the veterans. The trip includes a round-trip ticket, a first-class flight, and a stay at a 5-star hotel in Berlin, Germany. The trip will be held from the 3rd to the 15th of November. For more information, reach out to Chris Stark.

Hour 1 -  Nick Reed and Sarah Myers are live at Scramblers Diner. Here's what Nick covers this hour: Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on a federal gun charge out of Special Counsel David Weiss' investigation. The counts combined carry a maximum of 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine. House Democrats acknowledged Wednesday that Hunter Biden's then-business partner, Eric Schwerin, handled President Biden's finances for the duration of his vice presidency. President Joe Biden claimed that he taught "political theory" at the University of Pennsylvania. ALSO -  Chris Stark joins us this morning: Chris is seeking WWII veterans who served in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) and are not wheelchair-bound. He needs six to eight veterans who have a valid passport and a doctor's note. This trip offers the veterans an opportunity to meet the Chancellor of Germany and be the guests of honor at a football game. The trip is entirely free, and guardians are allowed to accompany the veterans. The trip includes a round-trip ticket, a first-class flight, and a stay at a 5-star hotel in Berlin, Germany. The trip will be held from the 3rd to the 15th of November. For more information, reach out to Chris Stark.

Military Writers Society of America Join our guests Gary Zelinski and John Cathcart SAVING HISTORY ONE STORY AT A TIME   Who we are We are a nationwide association of authors, poets, and artists drawn together by the common bond of military service. Most of our members are active-duty military, retirees, or military veterans. A few are lifelong civilians who have chosen to honor our military through their writings or their art. Our only core principle is a love of the men and women who defend this nation and a deeply personal understanding of their sacrifice and dedication. Jonathan Bernstein, Curator of Arms & Armor At the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Jonathan Bernstein is the Curator of Arms & Armor Collection at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Museum is located on Semper Fidelis Way in Triangle, VA. Jon came aboard as the Arms & Armor Curator in August 2020 after helming the US Army Air Defense Artillery Museum for the eight years prior. With a museum career that spans three decades, he has worked in nearly every type of historical museum and done everything from paper conservation to costumed interpreter to aircraft and vehicle restoration to Supervisory Curator. He has written six books and a number of articles on military and aviation history, the majority focusing on the applications of tactical airpower in the European Theater during World War 2. His latest book, (and his third on the P-47 Thunderbolt), “Duel: P-47 vs German Light and Medium Flak” was released in October 2021.  

This is episode six in the final review of The Silver King's War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of this podcast series, reviews his father's war.  It's late June 1944.  Stanley's training to fly the B-26, Martin Marauder, at Barksdale Army Air Base, in Shreveport, LA. Barksdale is home to the 2nd Bomb Wing, which flew with Billy Mitchell during his 1921 flying exhibition with Glenn L. Martin.  The King & his crew will ship to Hunter Field in Georgia as it prepares to travel across the Atlantic Ocean to the European Theater of Operations. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review The Silver King's War on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Share The Silver King's War on social media Thank you for listening to our podcast

Senators Graham and Rubio joined Hugh to talk national security, Ukraine, and the origins of the COVID virus, but both conversations began with 2024 questions. Also on today's pod, Mary Katharine Ham, Jim Geraghty, and Olivia Beavers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am joined by Jessica Waszak, Assistant Curator at the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park. Jessica has researched Army Medical Units and Nurses, the 48/128th Hospital in particular, and shares part of their incredible story and some of the challenges facing 1st Infantry Division soldiers and medical personnel during their time in North Africa (1942-1943). The staff at the First Division Museum are extremely generous with their time and have agreed to provide several episodes this year, and will likely contribute to future series as well. The museum also put me in touch with COL (Ret.) Greg Fontenot who will be sharing a 3-part episode on 1ID and Army history this year, and future stories as well. In addition to 1ID history, the 45th Infantry Division Museum and Oklahoma National Guard are contributing stories and episodes, there will be 3ID history, and Airborne history, among many other topics coming up :) Several other future topics come up in the last half of this episode with Jessica. First Division Museum at Cantigny Park (https://www.fdmuseum.org/) US Army Center of Military History Resources: Highlights in the History of the Army Nurse Corps (https://history.army.mil/html/books/085/85-1/CMH_Pub_85-1.pdf) The Medical Service in the Mediterranean and Minor Theaters (https://history.army.mil/html/books/085/85-1/CMH_Pub_85-1.pdf) The Medical Department: Medical Service in the European Theater of Operations (https://history.army.mil/html/books/010/10-23/CMH_Pub_10-23-1.pdf) The Medical Department: Medical Service in the War Against Japan (https://history.army.mil/html/books/010/10-24/CMH_Pub_10-24-1.pdf) The Medical Department: Hospitalization and Evacuation, Zone of Interior (https://history.army.mil/html/books/010/10-7/CMH_Pub_10-7.pdf) The Army Medical Department: 1917 - 1941 (https://history.army.mil/html/books/medical_department_1917-1941/CMH_30-10-1.pdf) AMEDD Center of History & Heritage Books and Documents (https://achh.army.mil/history/books/) For more info about this series, including links to all other content, check out www.motheroftanks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mother-of-tanks/message

This week we finish the story of French Foreign Legionnaire turned OSS operative Peter Ortiz, after he jumps behind enemy lines, deep into Nazi occupied France to stir up mayhem and cause as many problems for the Germans as he can. What would you do if the Germans were hunting you and you happened to end up in the same bar as several German officers? I can almost guarantee that your answer to that question is completely different from Ortiz's answer - I know mine was!This week's Ghost of Arlington is: Marine Corps Colonel Pierre "Peter" Julien Ortiz (Section 59, Grave 1269)The introduction and transition music heard on the podcast is composed and reporded by the eldest Ghosts of Arlington, Jr. While the rest of his catelogue is quite different from what he's performed for me, you can find his music on bandcamp.com under the names Caladrius and Bloodfeather.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

When people think about the US Marine Corps' many contributions in World War II, they usually think about the island hopping campaign in the pacific, as they should - amphibious operations are the bread and butter of the USMC. But there were a select few who served in Europe, mostly with the Office of Strategic Services - or OSS - the precursor to today's Central Intelligence Agency.One such Marine in Europe was Peter Ortiz who, by the time he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942, already had five years of combat experience fighting in the French Foreign Legion, experiences that made him closer to a real-life James Bond than a real-life Gomer Pyle.The introduction and transition music heard on the podcast is composed and reporded by the eldest Ghosts of Arlington, Jr. While the rest of his catelogue is quite different from what he's performed for me, you can find his music on bandcamp.com under the names Caladrius and Bloodfeather.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

Naval combat played a major role throughout the European Theater of the Second World War. Without constant supply convoys from the United States to Great Britain and the Soviet Union, the Allies could not have defeated Hitler. But those convoys had to be protected from attacks by German U-boats and other warships. In this episode, Sean and James narrate the early years of the naval war around Europe, including the epic story of the search for and destruction of the massive German battleship Bismarck.

Naval combat played a major role throughout the European Theater of the Second World War. Without constant supply convoys from the United States to Great Britain and the Soviet Union, the Allies could not have defeated Hitler. But those convoys had to be protected from attacks by German U-boats and other warships. In this episode, Sean and James narrate the early years of the naval war around Europe, including the epic story of the search for and destruction of the massive German battleship Bismarck.

Today, we are look back at Episode #485, which features James Jones of Laurel discussing his time with the 761st Tank Battalion during WWII. The 761st Tank Battalion was the first armored combat group made up of African American soldiers. Prior to this time, black men rarely served in combat roles in the U.S. Military and were generally relegated to menial labor jobs like stevedores. After being given the opportunity to serve under General George S. Patton in the European Theater, the 761st distinguished themselves as a brave and effective combat force in face of enemy fire. Joining me for the interview today is Dr. Douglas Bristol. Douglas Bristol, Jr. is the Buford “Buff” Blount Professor of Military History and a Fellow of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society at the University of Southern Mississippi.  The Smithsonian, Duke University, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library have awarded him post-doctoral fellowships.  He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Quarterly Journal of the Army War College, Parameters. He has published two books: Knights of the Razor: Black Barbers in Slavery and Freedom and Integrating the U.S. Military: Race, Gender, and Sexuality since World War II. His current book project is War as Labor: Black GIs in Army Service Forces during World War II.  His interviews have been included in the Christian Science Monitor and the New York Times along with the PBS documentary Boss: The Black Experience in Business

This is a special bonus episode (to begin Stanley's third year in WWII) during the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout his Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer and creator of "The Silver King's War" podcast series, reviews his work father's war in a comparative context with Joseph Heller, who was also a bombardier in the European Theater of Operations before writing "Catch 22."  Heller and the King had remarkably similar starts to their Air Corps service. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review "The Silver King's War" on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Thank you for listening to our podcast

Eve Harow speaks with Israeli-Italian Fiamma Nirenstein, prolific author, journalist and former Italian MP now associated with the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. She has organized the first conference in Florence on the Moral Struggle against antisemitism, to be held on Thursday January 26. Although the EU has possibly now broken with Iran, the toxic mix of Islamic terror and traditional anti Semitic sentiment has left the continent a unsafe place for Jews.

Hello Warrior Next Door listeners! Please join us for our next series featuring a P-51 ace from the European Theater of Operations. We will feature none another than William “Obie” OBrien who flew with the Yoxford Boys: the famed 357th Fighter Group of the Mighty 8th air force. This squadron would generate 42 aces including Bud Anderson and Chuck Yeager. Tighten your oxygen mask and strengthen your grip flyer. “Some boys are just born with the sky in their soul” and your soul is taking on the mighty Luftwaffe over Europe in the spring of 1944. 

Much has been written about the European Theater in World War II. But the war in the Pacific Theater was the largest naval war ever fought. It covered the entire breadth of the Pacific Ocean, and much of the fighting took place in remote, wild environments. How did the conflict impact those environments heretofore untouched by the outside world? And what about the Indigenous peoples who lived there? Ian W. Toll is the author of Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy and the Pacific War Trilogy—Pacific Crucible, The Conquering Tide, and Twilight of the Gods. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Ian joins Ross to explain how airbases were built on hundreds of Pacific islands during WWII and describe how the scale of development radically and irrevocably changed the ecosystems there. Ian discusses how hundreds of shipwrecks from WWII have the potential to turn into environmental disasters at any time and weighs in on what we can do to avoid a modern-day war in the Pacific—and why it's crucial. Listen in for Ian's insight on the logistical prowess of the US to ramp up shipbuilding during WWII and find out why Admiral Halsey ranked the bulldozer among the five most important weapons of the Pacific War. Connect with Nori Purchase Nori Carbon Removals Nori's website Nori on Twitter Check out our other podcast, Carbon Removal Newsroom Carbon Removal Memes on Twitter Carbon Removal Memes on Instagram Resources Ian W. Toll on Twitter Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the US Navy by Ian W. Toll Ian W. Toll's Pacific War Trilogy Patrick O'Brian Test Ban Treaty With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E.B. Sledge The Pacific Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener Alfred Thayer Mahan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/support

Host Johnny Punish welcomes author and historian, retired Air Force Colonel Mark Vlahos to discuss his latest book "Leading the Way to Victory: A History of the 60th Troop Carrier Group 1940–1945" Leading the Way to Victory is the official history of the 60th Troop Carrier Group, featuring unpublished first-person accounts by participating veterans and expertly written by retired USAF Colonel Mark C. Vlahos, combat veteran and former Vice Wing Commander of 314th Airlift Wing at the Little Rock Air Force Base.The December 7, 1941, surprise attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II. Just six months later in May 1942, flying new C-47 transport aircraft, the 60th Troop Carrier Group led the way as the first U.S. TCG to deploy to England and the European Theater of Operations in World War II. Leading the way to victory, the 60th TCG's first mission—dropping U. S. paratroopers outside of Oran, North Africa—was not only the first combat airborne mission in U.S. Army history but also the longest airborne mission of the entire war. This drop spearheaded Operation TORCH, also known as the Invasion of North Africa, by taking key Axis airfields just inland from the amphibious landing zones. The 60th TCG went on to fly some of the first combat aeromedical evacuation missions and the first combat mission towing CG-4A “Waco” gliders during Operation HUSKY—the Invasion of Sicily. As the new airborne, air land, aeromedical evacuation, and glider missions matured in World War II, the 60th TCG continued to play a major role, paying in blood for valuable lessons learned in the school of hard knocks. The group later flew dramatic missions into Yugoslavia, supporting Partisans as part of the secret war in the Balkans, an episode of World War II history still all but unknown today and dropped British paratroops in the airborne invasion of Greece. The Group was inactivated at the end of the war.Drawing on official United States Army Air Forces microfilm records, operational records in the National Archives, photographs from both collections, published historical materials, and many personal accounts, author Mark C. Vlahos' expertly written and highly readable volume are certain to become the standard history and go-to reference for the 60th TCG. This work offers scholars and lay readers alike an authoritative, informative, and engaging saga of the Group's battles, adversity, hardships, and triumphs from inception through the Allied victory in Europe.ResourcesBuy Book on Amazon: Leading the Way to Victory: A History of the 60th Troop Carrier Group 1940–1945Official Mark Vlahos Web SiteSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

The battle of Castle Itter was fought on 5 May 1945, in the Austrian village of Itter in the North Tyrol region of the country, during the last days of the European Theater of World War II. Troops of the 23rd Tank Battalion of the 12th Armored Division of the US XXI Corps led by Captain John C. "Jack" Lee, Jr., a number of Wehrmacht soldiers led by Major Josef "Sepp" Gangl, SS-Hauptsturmführer Kurt-Siegfried Schrader, and recently freed French prisoners of war defended Castle Itter against an attacking force from the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division until relief from the American 142nd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Division of XXI Corps arrived. Our theme song was written and performed by Anna Bosnick. If you'd like to support the show on a per episode basis, you can find our Patreon page here.  Be sure to check our website for more details.

This episode is Part Seventeen of the epilogue for Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," that he wrote to his family throughout his Second World War.  Michael G. Sievers, the writer, producer & creator of The Silver King's War, discusses his work and father's war.  It's mid-June 1944. Stanley has new orders to pack & ship.  His delay in training hours, due to mechanical problems and extra nights in Missouri, meant his group shipped from South Carolina without him.  Instead, The Silver King will learn to fly the B-26 Martin Marauder with his crew at Barksdale Field in Shreveport, Louisiana. This assignment is the pivotal change in Stanley's war.  It means he will go to the European Theater of Operations. Contact us: thesilverkingswar@gmail.com Please review "The Silver King's War" on Apple Podcasts Share our hero, The Silver King, with family & friends Thank you for listening to our podcast

The battle of Castle Itter was fought on 5 May 1945, in the Austrian village of Itter in the North Tyrol region of the country, during the last days of the European Theater of World War II. Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website