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Patrick K. O'Donnell describes how in early 1944, Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder and Major Max F. Schneider arrived at Paddington Station in London for a top-secret briefing regarding the most dangerous mission of D-Day. Their objective was to neutralize six large German guns at Pointe du Hoc that threatened the Allied landings at both Omaha and Utah beaches. The mission was considered nearly impossible, requiring the Rangers to scale a sheer 90-foot cliff while under direct machine gun, artillery, and mortar fire. To prepare, the Second Ranger Battalionunderwent grueling training beginning in 1943, climbing high cliffs at speed without safety harnesses. Officers used live fire, shooting M1 Garands near the climbing men to simulate the sensation of actual combat. The Ranger concept was relatively new to the U.S. Army, which lacked special operations units until 1941. Influenced by British commandos but drawing on American traditions like Rogers' Rangers, the units were designed for irregular warfare. Major Schneider, a veteran of Darby's Rangers with significant combat experience and potential PTSD from the Italian campaign, was kept on the mission through the personal intervention of General Eisenhower. The Rangers eventually crossed the North Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth, which relied on its speed to evade German U-boat wolfpacks. By June 1944, despite the daunting prospects, the men were physically and mentally prepared for the assault on the Atlantic Wall. (1)1944

CONTENT WARNING - Some things related to life on a German U-boat are pretty gross. If you have a sensitive stomach, skip those parts of the episode.In this wild card episode Wyatt discusses what life was like on a German U-boat. Andrew discusses some of Roosevelt's life work before he was president, specifically his time as commissioner of the NYC police.References- Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris

Why Nuremberg Refused to Sentence Dönitz for Submarine Warfare — And What Fleet Admiral Nimitz's Sworn Testimony Reveals About America's Pacific War?In this solo personal essay, Dale argues that the United States' unrestricted submarine campaign against Japan in World War Two was legally and morally identical to the German U-boat campaign for which Karl Dönitz was prosecuted at Nuremberg — and that the tribunal's own verdict, shaped by Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz's sworn testimony, proves it. Fifty-two submarines lost. Over a thousand merchant ships sunk. One verdict that couldn't say what it meant.https://discord.gg/dxSvauDb

A German U-boat sank the British ship Lusitania on this day in 1915. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into naval fiction with the prolific and insightful Philip K. Allan. Since 2018, Philip has built an impressive body of work, most notably his Alexander Clay series set during the Age of Sail. Following a Royal Navy officer through the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the series brings to life a global naval career—from home waters to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and South America. Along the way, readers experience everything from commerce raiding and blockades to dramatic ship-to-ship combat and fleet battles, all while gaining a vivid sense of life at sea and the shifting alliances of the era. More recently, Philip has turned his attention to the Second World War with his Wolves series, exploring the deadly struggle between Allied convoys and German U-boats. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out our other episodes in the naval fiction series, featuring contemporary authors writing naval fiction across the centuries and a fascinating look into the life behind Patrick O'Brian's iconic work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep beneath the waves during the chaos of World War I, the German U-boat UB-65 became infamous not just for its deadly missions, but for something far stranger — a curse that left sailors whispering about ghostly figures, bad omens, and supernatural forces that haunted the submarine until its final, catastrophic end. In today's video, we'll unravel the chilling lore of UB-65, a vessel said to be cursed from the very start, plagued by mechanical failures, mysterious deaths, and the persistent sighting of a phantom officer who simply refused to stay buried. This isn't just a story about war — it's a ghost tale wrapped in steel, pressure, and the crushing darkness of the deep ocean. Witness accounts claimed the spirit of a dead officer appeared multiple times on board, terrifying the crew and fueling rumors that the submarine was doomed. From the violent accidents during construction to the strange malfunctions that defied explanation, UB-65 earned a reputation as one of the most haunted vessels in naval history. But was it truly supernatural, or could there be scientific explanations hiding beneath the myths? In this breakdown, we'll explore the lore, eyewitness testimonies, and chilling coincidences tied to UB-65. We'll connect the ghost sightings to real-world psychology, examining how stress, claustrophobia, and hypoxia inside a submarine could create hallucinations indistinguishable from paranormal experiences. At the same time, we'll consider the eerie possibility that some events defy logic — moments when science falls short, and lore fills the gaps. Was UB-65 cursed by fate, or did the sailors' belief in the haunting make it real through fear and suggestion? We'll also speculate on how these sightings connect to broader maritime legends, from ghost ships like the Flying Dutchman to other documented naval hauntings. Just as folklore blends with science, the story of UB-65 shows how human imagination, trauma, and superstition can transform tragedy into a legend that echoes for generations. If you're fascinated by ghost stories backed by historical fact, if you love when science and the supernatural collide, and if eerie wartime mysteries send a shiver down your spine, then this is the video for you. We'll dig into the ship's lore, piece together the eyewitness reports, and speculate on whether the haunting of UB-65 was pure superstition or a glimpse into something unexplainable lurking beyond the veil. Strap in — because when a submarine becomes a ghost story, the depths of history feel darker than ever. #GhostShip #UB65 #SupernaturalScience

In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed the Lusitania, sinking it off the Irish coast, and killing over 1000 people. The attack devastated the American public, and justified America's entry into World War I. But rumors of a top-secret British navy operation, the ship's hidden second manifest, and a decades-long cover-up all led people to ask: Was the sinking an inside job? Help us reach 10k followers on Instagram! @⁠theconspiracypod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Bride - Gifts and Anointing (2) (audio) David Eells – 04/1/26 Faithful Builders and the Falling Away R.V. - 06/14/2007 (David's notes in red) I had a dream that I felt was regarding the corporate body, and was replayed over and over again. I prayed about the dream; parts of it were shown again to me just as if I was sleeping and dreaming, but I was wide awake. I have been shown what most of it means and believe it to be a warning to the corporate body as well as to UBM. It is double-edged in that it embraces warning, judgment and protection. I will not recount all of the dream, only portions for your judgment. I was in a large meeting, and it was comprised of only architects. (These are a group of people who understand what it takes to build something.) (The understanding of what it takes to rebuild the Kingdom after a falling away is lacking in the ministers.) There were thousands of seats all over the place, as far as the eye could see. These architects began to show up: all sizes, shapes, colors, clothing, etc. I was allowed to step ‘out of body' in the dream. The Lord began to speak to my spirit about how sad He is regarding His body and what seems to be is not what really is. As I looked, I wept, crying out to Him. A hand appeared, and I was handed a stack of 1-inch-square cards that looked like cardboard. On each square was written one of the following: N-4, E-4 or O-4. I was told to go and place a square on the chairs that He would show me. When placing ‘which' one card on which chair was a deliberate action. I was told, “Put N-4 here and O-4 there,” and so on. I didn't put a square card on every chair, but only on those told to me. I said, “How can I do this, for I do not have enough squares?” I was told to get busy, so I started laying a card only on certain chairs as I walked down the rows. I knew which one went on which chair. As the cards began to run out, another batch would appear in my hand. I began to tire because I could see no end to the chairs and people, but I was admonished to continue. No one asked what I was doing or what I was placing on their chairs. Then it began to rain, light at first, and then it was really pouring down. The rain was refreshing and gave me additional energy. I was told to continue, and I did. The water began to rise, first over the soles of my shoes and then over my shoes, ankles, and to mid-shin. (The water of the Word and Spirit arising in the world will refresh the righteous but bring increasing judgment upon the wicked.) This happened three times. The last time everything was the same except the following: As the water kept rising, I kept placing the square cards on the chairs, walking between them. Then I stepped into a large hole with my left leg all the way up to my waist. Once in the hole, the cards in my hand went away. (The goats which the Lord placed on the left may represent those in the body who are stubborn and are swallowed up by the earth, meaning their own flesh. Isa.42:22 But this is a people robbed and plundered; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison-houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore. Once this falling away is complete, no more cards will be given out, for there will be no more grace given to become a [builder of the Kingdom, which are the ministers.]) When my left foot hit the bottom of the hole, my left leg cramped so hard it woke me up. As I was waking up, my leg was actually cramping. I was told the “N” was for Nehemiah, the “O” for Obadiah, and the “E” for Ezra. The 4's represented chapters with the exception of Obadiah. (Ezra 4 speaks of the opposition of the wicked against those who build the true temple. Nehemiah 4 speaks of the opposition of the wicked against those who build the wall of protection. The builders, or architects/ministers in this case, had come out of Babylon but were in the process of building that temple, which represents Christ in their lives. In the third case of Obadiah, this was not true.) What I do not understand is the scripture from Obadiah 1:4: “Though you build high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down, declares the Lord”. (Obadiah was written about Edom, which is the seed of Esau, who sold his birthright from his father and became the enemy of Jacob, or Israel. Jesus was the stone that the builders/ministers rejected. This represents those Christian builders who will be lost due to selling their birthright by walking after the flesh through bitterness and end up attacking their brother, as Esau's seed did in Obadiah. Heb.12:14 Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest [there be] any man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby the many be defiled; 16 lest [there be] any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess of meat sold his own birthright. 17 For ye know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no place for a change of mind [in his father,] though he sought it diligently with tears. Verse 4 here represents these people who are building their own Babylonish structures to heaven and are among the 1/3 of the stars that fall from heaven. Rev.12:3 And there was seen another sign in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his heads seven diadems. 4 And his tail draweth the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth. ... 6:13 and the stars of the heaven fell unto the earth, as a fig tree casteth her unripe figs when she is shaken of a great wind.) The 3 different cards represent the seed of Abraham and not those multitudes who only claim Christianity but received no card. The 1/3 represents the apostates of Obadiah 4 who will be swallowed up in judgment like the left leg of the body and lose their position in heaven with Christ as the stars of Abraham's seed. The 2/3 are those in Ezra and Nehemiah who will see their error and begin to build themselves into the true temple of God. The cards stopped coming at the falling away, because there will be no more grace for the old order Pharisees of today to become builders. As in Jesus' day, the Man-child brings about the end of the old order. The true disciples became the new order builders.   Coming Giants of the Faith Jon Higareda - Around 05/01/2009 (David's notes in red) Just thought I would share a couple of dreams I had right after discovering UBM a few months ago. After watching the first part of the Hidden Manna series, I started having dreams and signs occur in my life that confirmed that I had come to the right place. (PTL, that blesses us, too.) The first dream started with me traveling through a dark city toward a mall. I entered the mall and went to a store that sold shirts with Christian symbols on them. (A dark city represents not abiding in the congregation of true light, but in the dark doctrines of men and tradition. A mall represents the Babylonish world of churchianity where the gospel is bought and sold. Shirts represents how shirts advertise for businesses, these advertise each sect or their teachings.) One of my good friends from the past was in the store, looking at the shirts. We both looked around for a bit and I decided that I was done looking and asked him if he was ready to go. [Rejecting the old order] He said that he was done shopping and that he wanted to stay in the store for good. (He wanted to stay in his old order church, where the gospel teaching is merchandised and sold and hirelings are bought with salaries and “offerings”.) I wanted him to go with me, but decided that if he wanted to stay, that was his choice. I, however, had seen enough. I didn't want to buy anything and was ready to go. (Note: This same friend from the dream ended up parting ways with me about two months later, after getting involved with the whole drunken glory movement. Because I wasn't willing to go along with some of the behavior I saw, I was accused of having a “spirit of a Pharisee”; this split hurt me pretty badly.) (Oops, there's a confirmation; I had not read that when I made the notes above. The remnant Church, meaning in Greek, the “called out ones”, will leave the apostate sheepfold to follow the Lamb, as in John 10. The disciples came out of the denominations of Judaism to follow the Lamb.  The goats will separate from them to follow the darkness.) I ended up leaving the mall and was headed toward the beach. (God said the sands of the seashore are the seed of Abraham, by faith.) As I pulled up to the beach, I headed for the dock and was shocked to see submarines all around the dock and the shore. I remember asking myself in the dream why all these submarines were there. (The waters of the Word are a curse to the wicked. These waters may not come upon the beach of God's true people to stay, but must recede. The dangers in the church world that were normally hidden are now being exposed, and wolves are seen “everywhere”. The submarine strategy of German U-boats was called “wolf packs”. They are, as Jude described, “hidden rocks in your love feasts”... Jude 12 These are they who are hidden rocks in your love-feasts when they feast with you, shepherds that without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots. The submarines represented their manmade structures to deal with the curse of the Word around them.) All of a sudden, I heard a loud noise coming from the sea that sounded like thunder. (In the Book of Revelation, thunder is only mentioned in two places, and in both it is the sign of judgments being released in the tribulation through the Man-child ministry. Rev.6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, Come. 2 And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon had a bow; and there was given unto him a crown: and he came forth conquering, and to conquer. This is a sign of Jesus in the Man-child ministry bringing judgments and this second text of thunder is too: Rev.14:1 And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty and four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder ...) I looked out toward the sea and saw a bunch of boats loaded with people. The boats were sinking and the people on them were crying out in fear when, out of nowhere, the boats started to rise up into the air, supported by these giant men who had come out of the water. Oddly enough, seeing the large men didn't surprise me as much as seeing the submarines did. (The boats may be families, groups, or churches that have been previously floating above the waters of the curse of the Word, but are in great danger from the tribulation storm and raging sea of humanity. God IS raising up the Man-child, true giants of the faith, who also have been hidden and have come from under the curse themselves to minister the real gospel to boatloads of sinking families/groups/tribes/ tongues of Christians. Praise God! Moses, the man-child's name meant taken from the waters, meaning the Word.) After watching these men rescue the sinking boats, I started walking to a nearby forest. (The forest: the trees of righteousness in Zion who are filled with the Spirit in the tribulation and bear fruit. Isa.61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. This text [Isa.61:1-3] was quoted by Jesus when He was anointed as the Man-child at the beginning of His ministry, and that was a tribulation.... Isa.32:15 until the Spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness become a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be esteemed as a forest. 16 Then justice shall dwell in the wilderness; and righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.) As I walked in the forest, I noticed what looked like a small, one-room chapel. I walked to the front of the chapel and noticed that there was an old woman who looked extremely distressed, sweeping the empty chapel out. She looked up at me, and I noticed that she was pregnant. (The old lady is the remnant, chosen Church Bride, and she is cleaning her place of communion with the Lord. She is old because she has matured into the image of the ancient Church. She is distressed over the spiritual condition of her Lord's house, which is ONE, not the fragmented, sectarian, denominated sects of larger Christianity. She is pregnant because she is bringing forth the Man-child, the giants who saved the people above, and also her individual fruit of “Christ in you the hope of glory”. This is before He comes for His people.) In the dream, I was trying to figure out what I was seeing when, suddenly, the front door slowly started to close, and the lady stopped sweeping and looked up at me, crying. It was at this point that I heard a loud voice say, “The countdown has begun”. The dream ended there. (The door is closing to be in the chosen Church Bride and the Man-child leadership. This is the countdown to the complete closing of this door at the tribulation. The first-fruits are ready to lead the apostate church through the wilderness.) The next dream wasn't really a dream but a half-awake, half-asleep vision. A man came to me in a vision and asked me to follow him. He took me to a cave and asked me to look in. Inside the cave was a young man on his knees before a stone altar. He was crying out to the LORD to save and protect him. He was crying out in repentance like I had never heard anyone cry out before. The man told me that it was my turn to learn a new song, just like David (I assume the man in the cave was King David -- at least that's what I thought). The vision ended there. (The man he was following is Jesus in the Man-child, who is typed as King David in scripture. The man at the altar, who is being invited to learn the new song as the Davids are, is John, among others. John's text: Rev.14:1 And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty and four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and the voice which I heard [was] as [the voice] of harpers harping with their harps: 3 and they sing as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders: and no man could learn the song save the hundred and forty and four thousand, [even] they that had been purchased out of the earth. And verse 14:4 [notice the number of the Man-child] These are they that were not defiled with women [or sects or denominations]; for they are virgins [not having the seed or word of men]. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, [to be] the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb. The cave is under the earth, as in death to self, which repentance brings about.)   Jesus Comes into Us Through Faith Eve Brast - 04/12/2012 (David's notes in red) I would like to share a short dream with my brethren that I had on April 11th. I would also like to preface this dream with some things and lessons the Father has been teaching me and showing me recently. I have a tendency to get too focused on one side of an issue and can lose sight of the bigger picture. Because of this, I was getting too focused on desiring to “cleanse myself of all defilement of flesh and spirit,” and because of this, my spirit within me was becoming downcast and discouraged. I was becoming discouraged at every personal failure of my ability to overcome my old man because my desire is so strong to live pleasing before the Father, and I was feeling like I was letting Him down. The enemy was telling me, “You just won't be ready. You will just be passed by.” (In reference to preparing to be in the Bride.) But the Father has been telling me, “It is time for you to rest. You can't do it in your own strength. I have already shown you the end from the beginning”. (We were perfected at the cross, and He will manifest it by our faith, believing we have received. Heb.10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.) He brought to my memory the verse where the people asked Jesus in Joh.6:28 ... What must we do, that we may work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” He also brought to my mind what He promised in the Man-child to Be Sent Forth dream, in which He said, “I AM the Lord Your God and I AM able to make them ready!” Which was in response to me saying in the dream, “But Lord, they're not ready”. Then, at night, before I went to bed, I asked the Lord for a verse for encouragement, and my finger was on: Mat.24:45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. (He that endureth to the end shall be saved.) (Those who faithfully serve God's children will find grace from Him.) Then I was awakened suddenly by the Father at 11:49 pm (11 minutes to midnight). I was aware that Father had given me the following dream: I dreamed that I was standing on a transparent floor among the clouds with my arms outstretched in the shape of the cross, dressed in a white, seamless garment. (The Bride standing in heavenly places in Christ, with heavenly discernment, bearing the cross by righteous works.) I was looking down upon Earth over the Middle East, above Iran and Pakistan. I heard the voice of the Lord say to me, “Tell my people I WILL epiphany (or shine forth) through them but not by their own efforts and strength but by Mine own, saith the Lord”. Then I heard His voice listing all the “stan” countries, starting with Pakistan, then Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, etc. (This part may be a reference to a war that precedes the manifestation of the Man-child?)(Fulfilled after 2012 and 2026. They have been involved in war, including Iran mentioned earlier and the Man-child body is about to manifest.) Then, in the dream, my husband got up out of the bed and went into the living room of my father's old mobile home where we lived. This part of the dream was so real to me that it woke me up. (The Bride body is the Father's mobile home or tabernacle. He will arise from His rest and move into the living room, and He will live through us.) After this, I was lying in the dark with my eyes closed, and the Father gave me a vision. I saw myself as a giant (corporate body of the Bride) still dressed in the same seamless white garment (works of righteousness), laying down across the heavenlies above Earth (overcoming the earthly through the rest of faith), with my arms still outstretched in the shape of the cross and with my palms up (receiving grace from Heaven) and my head in the East direction. Jesus was above me with His forehead and nose touching mine, His chest to my chest, His palms to my palms, and the toes of His sandals to the toes of my sandals. It was like being pressed against a mirror! (This speaks of coming into His image by seeing Him in us by faith. 2Co.3:18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.) (Note from Deborah Horton: This reminds me of: 2Ki.4:34 And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon him: and the flesh of the child waxed warm.) (This is the resurrection of the man-child.) I then woke up and asked my husband if he had been to bed, and then got back up, and he said no. (Though it seemed so real, it did not happen in the physical.) So, I asked the Father for a couple of scriptures for this dream and vision. I flipped open my Bible and my finger was on: Mat.21:25 The Baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From Heaven, he will say unto us, Why then did you not believe him? (We must believe in the death burial and resurrection of the Man-child.) 26 But if we say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet. (This baptism unto repentance is from Heaven and not of man's works.) The other verse my finger fell on was Isa.54:10 For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed: but my lovingkindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah that hath mercy on thee. 11 O thou afflicted tossed with tempest, and not comforted behold I will set thy stones in fair colors and lay thy foundations with sapphires. (God will do this work in us by His mercy, not by our failing self-works.) I am sitting here listening to last night's Bible study (Endure to See the Promise) right now and am amazed that it is exactly along the same subject of what the Father has been showing me lately and a confirmation of this dream He gave me! Praise the Father for His supernatural guidance for us, His saints.   Plowing and Planting Faith Vernon Love - 03/05/2010 On Friday, March 5, 2010, in my early morning awakening hour, I received this word from the Holy Spirit: The Spirit of the Lord is sending forth His plowmen in this hour to plow up the clay in His body, to remove the seeds of doubt and unbelief in His church. The wind of the Spirit of God is going to blow the seeds of doubt and unbelief away from the elect and into the face of the adversary; then the true seed of the word of faith will be planted in the good ground of my people once again, to bring forth much fruit, even some to 100-fold. The latter rain of My Holy Spirit is soon to be poured out without measure, so stand fast and be encouraged, for the great harvest of souls is drawing nigh. Faith is going to bloom once again in My good soil and produce mighty trees with an abundance of fruit that will do the works of the end-time move of the Spirit of God. The plowman is getting ready to overtake the reapers. Glory be to God. Note from Rex Veron: Praise God forevermore. I have had similar words in meetings from the Holy Ghost and especially since I have focused on finishing the Holy Ghost book. I firmly believe this to be a word of the Lord and that God will protect His children in the land of Goshen, wherever that is for each of us. I also know that as the false leadership becomes more deceived, the following scripture will become more prevalent as the Lord moves in His Man-child reformers: 1Ki.18:21 And Elijah came near unto all the people, and said, How long go ye limping between the two sides? if Jehovah be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. God answered by fire and put the deceivers to shame.   Tribulations are Tests of Obedience Judy Gregerson - 04/02/2010 (R.M. and David's notes in red) I was walking around with someone, and a great windstorm whipped up. (Walking with the Lord as tribulation arises. Winds of false doctrine and tribulation are coming to test the saints in whether or not they are obeying the Word. We see here that after knowledge comes testing to see who has built on the Rock of obedience. Mat.7:24 Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: 25 and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock. 26 And every one that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand: 27 and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and smote upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall thereof. ... Eph.4:14 that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.) I was around these huge, old trees and branches started breaking off in the wind. This old growth was not strong; in fact, it looked rotten in these old trees. (The old churches, denominations, and ministries that refuse the new growth of the reformation message are being revealed as rotten and corrupt by the winds and storms of tribulation now whipping up in the world. Judgments in finances, politics, life, weather, earthquakes, wind, earth, and heaven change, etc. Joh.15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If these old churches were of God, they would bring forth His fruit as the nature, character, and authority of Jesus. But even though they appear great in the eyes of man, inside they are rotten and dead.) And I kept walking and, finally, two or three small pieces of branches came flying at me. (People from the churches who come against us, especially their leaders, are just as they persecuted Jesus and His disciples.) One piece about two feet long hit me, but I felt no pain and wasn't hurt. But huge branches were falling all around on other things. (God's judgment on big church leaders and ministries as they FALL in tribulations.) I was amazed by the old growth. I was looking up in these trees, and I knew that this old growth (Christians walking in old tradition and error) was all going to be blown off these trees and hurt a lot of things on the ground, but it couldn't hurt me, even when it came FLYING at me with great power. (The Christians living close to the world will suffer as their false, apostate leadership is broken off and exposed. The falling branches of Christianity will come against and persecute the elect. Act.8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church.) Weird, huh? (No, God gives strange dreams so we remember them.)   Worldwide Holy Spirit Outpouring Samuel Paguaga - 09/21/2010 (David's notes in red) I think this dream tops all my spiritual dreams in its intensity and revelation. In it, I was in a small gathering of sorts. We were talking and then praying. A bit more had happened before that, but I think the point of this event is that none of what had happened before this mattered. All of a sudden, it was like when you step out of your home straight into the sun at noon. I was overwhelmed with light/energy, not as much as to blind the eyes, but more of a light/energy that penetrated to every cell and fiber of my body. I felt I was no longer physical or fleshly but a new being. As I looked straight forward in front of me, the physical world began to fade, but not because it was disappearing; it was because I began to perceive it in a new way, with new senses, and everything became almost transparent. I looked up and began to speak words in a new language. I was confessing something. Although I could not understand the words, I could feel them in my being. The words were energizing and vibrating my being, my frequency, my entity, my spirit. It was as if all of me became one: my spirit with my mind and my body. As I began to speak, my perception of my surroundings grew. I could feel, perceive, and see all those around me who were experiencing the same thing. First, the two people beside me; then, outwardly, the people in the place; then the whole block; then the city, and then the whole Earth. We, as disciples of Christ, were all one, not because we perceived each other, but because we were confessing the same words and because the same flow of energy or power of the Holy Spirit was flowing through us. Although there was a worldwide outpouring, only the vessels of glory, the vessels of light, were filled to the seal. (This could be the first fruits outpouring at the beginning of the Tribulation.) I could feel the power or energy flowing through me, vibrating every part of my being. I spoke words, and feelings became more and more intense, so much so that I could not even begin to describe them. I saw everything as white, yellowish, and orange lights, as if everything was transparent. I felt one with the source, at one with the words, and as one with everyone confessing these words. All these feelings of oneness occurred at three distinct levels. All of this, along with a feeling of peace; it was as if this was a new nature and I knew what it was. I experienced the whole thing even when I awoke. It seemed like I knew what was happening. I knew what the source was, what the energy or power was, and the meaning of the words. I woke up shortly afterward, possibly on the last word spoken, although in the dream it seemed like things would not be the same from that point on. As I awoke, I could almost feel the vibration of energy in my being as it dispersed into the normality of my awakened state. I always wondered, ‘What does it mean to be one with God and His Christ and His Spirit?'... and now I know. (The anointing of the Holy Spirit will perform this.)

Send us Fan MailFive deaths. Five completely different ways to go out. One very loud debate about which one is the most unhinged.Welcome back to Deaths of the Month — the segment where Brian, Thomas, and producer Corey dig into the strangest, most ironic, and most historically underappreciated deaths tied to a single calendar month. This is March edition, and the lineup does not disappoint.The hosts open with Bobby Bloom, the singer behind the 1970 hit "Montego Bay," whose death at 28 was ruled accidental — but whose insurance policy, suspicious circumstances, and a confession given 21 years later paint a much murkier picture. Then comes Brandon Lee, killed on the set of The Crow in 1993 in a firearms accident most people have heard about but few actually understand. The hosts walk through the full technical chain of events: a squib load, a bullet fragment lodged in a barrel, a blank round fired behind it  and why it was more a cascade of protocol failures than a single moment of negligence.From there, the conversation shifts to Enrique Granados, the Spanish composer who survived a German U-boat torpedo attack during World War One, only to drown trying to save his wife,  weighed down by a belt full of gold coins he refused to let go of. Then Jerome Rodale, the organic farming pioneer who coined the modern use of the word "organic," suffered a fatal heart attack live during a Dick Cavett Show interview immediately after announcing he planned to live to be a hundred.Rounding out the five is the bonus deep dive: a Ukrainian chess grandmaster found dead under circumstances that were officially ruled accidental but come loaded with enough unanswered questions to fuel the conversation well past the official verdict.The episode closes with an honorable mention, a Mississippi man killed when lightning struck his home  along with practical lightning safety tips the hosts drop in without losing the tone.This is the kind of history podcast that doesn't talk at you. It reads Wikipedia out loud, gets into arguments, ranks things incorrectly, and makes you want to look up every name mentioned. New episodes of The Days Grim drop weekly.TIMELINE:0:00 — Intro and cold open (whiskey store story, setting the vibe)~4:30 — Death #1: Bobby Bloom — Montego Bay singer, accidental shooting, suspicious insurance policy~14:00 — Death #2: Brandon Lee — The Crow, squib load, pioneering CGI aftermath~28:00 — Death #3: Enrique Granados — Spanish composer, WWI U-boat, gold belt, drowning~40:00 — Death #4: Jerome Rodale — organic farming pioneer, heart attack live on Dick Cavett Show~52:00 — Death #5: The Ukrainian chess grandmaster — nitrous oxide, Moscow apartment, unanswered questions~1:02:00 — Rankings debate and final order revealed~1:10:00 — Honorable mention: Mississippi lightning strike house fire~1:17:00 — Lightning safety tips, local house fire story, outro[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

Uncover the hidden WWII history of 600 ships sunk off the U.S. coast. In this episode, Sara Vladic discusses The Dangerous Shore and civilians who fought back.Episode Resources:"The Dangerous Shore" by Sara VladicThe USS Indianapolis Legacy OrganizationCBS News: Discovery and History of the USS Eagle 56Smithsonian Magazine: The Citizen Sailors of the Picket PatrolThe Mob Museum: Operation Underworld and Lucky LucianoMost Americans believe the two massive oceans flanking the United States kept the home front completely safe during World War II, but the terrifying reality is far from the truth. In this episode of Books and Looks, host Blaine DeSantis sits down with author Sara Vladic to uncover the shocking, hidden history of coastal attacks and civilian heroes detailed in her spectacular new book, The Dangerous Shore. By tuning in, you'll discover the astonishing true stories of the everyday citizens who stepped up to defend a vulnerable nation when the military simply didn't have the resources to do it themselves. We dive deep into the classified secrets of the American home front, exploring how over 600 ships were quietly sunk by German U-boats in U.S. coastal waters while the government maintained a strict media blackout. Sara reveals the fascinating, unlikely coalition of defenders who actively fought Axis powers on our shores, ranging from female pilots in the newly formed Civil Air Patrol to a teenager who inadvertently tracked down Nazi saboteurs in a Maine blizzard. The most compelling revelation centers on how Meyer Lansky and the mafia secretly collaborated with Naval Intelligence to protect New York's ports - but you'll have to listen to find out why unchecked pride and bureaucratic rivalries within the intelligence community ultimately cost thousands of civilian lives. If you love uncovering the untold secrets of World War II history, be sure to subscribe to Books and Looks and leave us a review! Check out the show notes for a link to grab your own copy of Sara Vladic's eye-opening book, The Dangerous Shore.

This week, Hannah and Barbi welcome back historian, author, attorney, and master storyteller Scott Grant for another fascinating dive into the history of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Scott first joined the podcast in Episode 57 to share the remarkable story of the German U-boat attack off Jacksonville Beach during World War II, and this time he returns with even more powerful stories from our region's past.The conversation centers on the history of Axe Handle Saturday, one of the most significant and difficult moments in Jacksonville's Civil Rights history. Scott walks through the events leading up to that day, the impact it had on the city, and the broader context of the Civil Rights movement locally.Along the way, they explore the story of Schoolhouse Number Four, discuss the legacy of Gene Ribault, and travel even further back in time to figures like Pedro Menéndez and Dominique de Gourgues, whose actions helped shape the early history of Florida.It's a captivating episode filled with powerful history, surprising connections, and the kind of storytelling that brings the past vividly to life.

Host Emily Abdow talks with Coast Guard Commander Nolan Cain about his article on the Treasury-class cutter sunk by a German U-boat in January 1942—the Coast Guard's first loss of WWII.

THE SPY IN BLACK is one of the most important early British spy movies ever made. In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, we break down how this 1939 thriller quietly shaped the DNA of modern espionage cinema.  Directed by Michael Powell and starring Conrad Veidt and Valerie Hobson, this pre-World War II classic delivers psychological tension, moral ambiguity, and grounded tradecraft long before James Bond existed.  Set during World War I but released on the brink of World War II, THE SPY IN BLACK carries a prophetic edge. German U-boat commander Captain Hardt infiltrates Scotland to coordinate a devastating naval strike on Scapa Flow. What unfolds is a tense chess match of deception, divided loyalties, and emotional complication.  We explore how the movie humanizes enemy spies with its realistic depiction of espionage.  We also analyze Powell's shadow-heavy visual style and break down the moral gray areas at the story's core.  This episode dives into character psychology, historical context, filmmaking techniques, and spy craft that still resonate today. You'll hear how the movie influenced later espionage classics like THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD and even early James Bond storytelling, such as FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE.  We also unpack:  The moral tension behind Captain Hardt's mission  Valerie Hobson's blueprint for conflicted spy characters  Submarine claustrophobia and psychological isolation  Realistic tradecraft versus cinematic shortcuts  Hidden genre elements that shaped British spy cinema  Unlike gadget-driven spectacles, THE SPY IN BLACK builds suspense through mood and character. It favors intelligence over explosions. It treats espionage as lonely, methodical, and morally complex.  If you love classic spy movies, Cold War thrillers, or the foundations of British espionage storytelling, this deep dive is essential listening.  This is where serious spy cinema began.  Tell us what you think about our decoding of the 1939 movie THE SPY IN BLACK  Have you seen this movie yet?  If not, did listening to this episode make you want to watch it?  If you have seen it, where do Dan and Tom get it right, and where do they get it wrong?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!     You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.     Episode Webpage:  https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/the-spy-in-black-decoded/ 

The forgotten liner that outshone Titanic in real life.What if the most dramatic story of the Olympic-class liners isn't the one you've seen on film?In this fascinating episode of Review It Yourself, we uncover the extraordinary true story of RMS Olympic — the ship often overshadowed by her ill-fated sister, Titanic — but whose career was packed with mutiny, collisions, U-boats, innovation, and wartime heroics.Sean and maritime historian guest Mark Chirnside dive deep into the remarkable history behind his definitive book, RMS Olympic: Titanic's Sister. First published in 2004 and expanded in its 2015 second edition, this meticulously researched volume restores Olympic to her rightful place in maritime history.Far from being the “boring older sister,” Olympic earned the nickname “Old Reliable” for good reason. She survived a major collision with HMS Hawke, served with distinction during the First World War, transported thousands of troops, and even rammed and sank a German U-boat. While Titanic's story has dominated popular culture, Olympic's 24-year career tells a powerful story of resilience, adaptation, and maritime safety reform in the early 20th century.In this episode, we explore:Why Olympic has been historically overlookedThe myths and misconceptions surrounding the Olympic-class linersThe ship's vital wartime service and technical innovationsHow historical narratives are shaped — and sometimes distortedThe research process behind writing a definitive maritime historyMark shares insights into archival research, the challenges of correcting the historical record, and why Olympic deserves far greater recognition among historians and enthusiasts alike.About the GuestMark Chirnside is a respected maritime historian specialising in White Star Line and Cunard liners of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work is known for its depth, accuracy, and myth-busting clarity.Find Mark's Website 'Mark Chirnside's Reception Room' (including blog) Here: https://markchirnside.co.uk/Listen & SubscribeIf you enjoy deep dives into film, history, and cultural storytelling without the faff, make sure you're subscribed to Review It Yourself on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.New episodes explore films, historical subjects, and fascinating guests — always with sharp insight and honest analysis.Support the PodcastLove the show? Here's how you can help:Follow and subscribe on your podcast platformLeave a 5-star rating and written reviewShare the episode with fellow Titanic and maritime history enthusiastsFollow Review It Yourself on social media for updates and bonus contentYour support helps the podcast grow, attract expert guests, and continue producing in-depth conversations like this one.If you thought you knew the full story of the Olympic-class liners, this episode might just change your perspective.Follow & Contact Review It YourselfStay connected with Review It Yourself for more intelligent reviews, interviews, and deep dives into books and films:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourselfReviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021Email: reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.comFor guest enquiries, collaborations, or listener feedback, email directly — the show welcomes thoughtful discussion and future topic suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have “Death Comes for Adolf Hitler,” the March 24, 1945, episode of The Mysterious Traveler as it aired over the Mutual Broadcasting System. This episode, airing before Hitler's suicide in a Berlin bunker, imagines a scenario where the Fuhrer attempts to escape aboard a German U-boat. But it appears someone – or something – has other ideas …Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

“When do we get a whack at those Germans?” This is the story of America's entry into the European Theater. After Pearl Harbor, American foot soldiers and generals alike are eager to get in on the action in Europe, but first, they have to cross the embattled Atlantic—easier said than done with German U-boats on the prowl, sinking both military and merchant vessels in what they call an “American turkey shoot.” After stubborn U.S. Navy Admiral Ernest King finally adopts a workable convoy system, the boys are on their way to the UK, but it's their next destination that's really hotly debated.  U.S. Chief of Staff George C. Marshall advocates for a direct assault on France in 1942, (a plan supported by a desperate Stalin), but Churchill and co. favor a Mediterranean approach, coming up through the “soft underbelly” of Europe and avoiding turning the English Channel into “a river of blood.” And yet, whatever the high command decides, newly trained American troops will soon arrive in Ireland under the command of Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower, an organizationally brilliant and formerly frustrated desk jockey, now commander of all U.S. forces in Europe. ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2.  Guest: Arthur Herman. Herman profiles Henry Kaiser, a construction magnate who applied his rapid building techniques to shipbuilding. Kaiser's "Liberty Ships" became essential for maintaining the Allied supply lifeline against German U-boats during the war.

Nazis Invade AmericaEpisode 464Jump to Ad-Free Safe House EditionIn the summer of 1942, the war was supposed to be a distant conflict. But that illusion shattered when German U-boats, the predators of Operation Drumbeat, brought the fight to the American home front, sinking ships within sight of Long Island. This episode dives into the extraordinary story of Operation Pastorius, Hitler's audacious plan to cripple the “Arsenal of Democracy.”Eight German agents—all fluent in English and trained in sabotage—landed on American beaches carrying a staggering $175,000 in cash and their most terrifying weapon: the disguised coal torpedo. Their mission: to blow up aluminum plants, railways, and bridges, and sow terror across the nation.The entire operation, however, pivoted on a foggy beach encounter with an unarmed 21-year-old Coast Guardsman, John Cullen, and the stunning betrayal of the mission's leader, George John Dasch. His self-surrender to the FBI exposed the entire plot, leading to a frantic manhunt and the capture of all eight men within two weeks.We explore the secret military tribunal that followed—the first since the Lincoln assassination—which resulted in the swift execution of six saboteurs and set a profound legal precedent that would return sixty years later in the War on Terror. Discover how J. Edgar Hoover transformed an internal catastrophe into an institutional triumph, and the devastating, lifelong cost of "heroism" for the man branded “The Judas of Speyer.”This is the true story of incompetence, constitutional crisis, and the moment American security hung by a thread.Hear more stories about CAPITAL CRIMES!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is still just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 ad-free episodes from the dusty vault, Safe House Exclusives, direct access to the Boss, and whatever personal services you require.We invite you to our other PULPULAR MEDIA podcasts:If disaster is more your jam, check out CATASTROPHIC CALAMITIES, telling the stories of famous and forgotten tragedies of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!For brand-new tales in the old clothes from the golden era of popular literature, give your ears a treat with PULP MAGAZINES with two new stories every week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dale and Christophe discuss the February 1942 German U-boat attack on Aruba and why the island's Lago Oil and Transport Company refinery was a critical Allied fuel source, processing Venezuelan crude into high-octane aviation gasoline. They explain Operation Neuland, Germany's coordinated Caribbean submarine offensive aimed at sinking tankers and crippling oil production, and detail U-156 (commanded by Werner Hartenstein) torpedoing multiple anchored tankers near San Nicolas Harbor, including the USS Pedernales, while attempting to shell the refinery. The shelling effort failed when the crew fired the deck gun with the muzzle cover still on, injuring crew and leaving the refinery largely intact; refinery workers activated emergency systems and production resumed quickly. The episode covers the psychological impact on Aruba, limited early defenses, casualties among sailors, and the broader campaign involving U-502, U-67, and U-129, which disrupted shipping across the Southern Caribbean. They describe the U-boat deck guns (8.8 cm and 10.5 cm) and the purpose of the muzzle plug, discuss convoy expansion, air patrols, blackouts/light discipline, and strengthened Caribbean bases and defenses that reduced U-boat effectiveness by 1943. The hosts emphasize logistics and energy infrastructure as strategic targets, industrial resilience, hemispheric defense cooperation, and how Caribbean oil supported later Allied operations, including aviation over Normandy. The episode ends with a “Hero Card” honoring Specialist Robert E. Hall Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US Army Reserve 467th Engineer Battalion, killed by a suicide car bomb at a gate in Iraq on June 28, 2005, and provides contact info for the podcast via email, X/Twitter, and Discord.

Williams Companies' (WMB) youthful President and CEO Chad Zamarin gave an inspiring presentation to kick of their Investor Day last week. He described US energy infrastructure as a blessing, and natural gas as our competitive advantage. Zamarin traced the company's origins back to World War II, when German U-boats were sinking US ships transporting fuel […]

Eight decades ago, Andrew Cassel's father was bundled aboard a prison ship in England and sent to Canada as an “enemy alien”, where he was held behind barbed wire for two years. The elder Cassel was part of a little-known operation that in 1940 targeted about 2,300 Jewish Europeans whom the British feared were spies for Adolf Hitler. Now, Cassel—along with other descendants and some historians—are raising awareness about what he calls “Canada's dirty little secret”. They want an apology from Canada and educational programming. The prisoners lived in harsh conditions at nine prisoner-of-war camps in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick. In some cases, they were locked up together with groups of real Nazi soldiers and German U-boat crews who'd been captured by the Allies during the Second World War. But they weren't spies—they were doctors, professors, Yeshiva students and bankers who fled to England to escape the Holocaust. The British government soon realized their mistake, but Canada took until 1943 to release all the prisoners. Some experts blame widespread antisemitism in the Canadian government for the undue delay. Many of those former internees later became prominent community leaders in Canada, including the late Rabbi Erwin Schild, who died in 2024 at age 103; Justice Fred Kaufman, the first Jewish judge on Quebec's Appeal court; Alfred Bader, a chemist and philanthropist to Queen's University; businessman Eric Exton; printer Leo Klag; philosopher Rabbi Emil Fackenheim; and two Nobel Prize winners. On today's episode of The CJN's flagship North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner is joined by Andrew Cassel; Jewish historians Paula Draper, and Jennifer Cousineau of Parks Canada, who collaborated to release a new podcast spotlighting the story of one of the POW camps south of Montreal; and Blatant Injustice author Ian Darragh, who is spearheading the apology petition. Related stories Learn more about the new Parks Canada podcast  spotlighting European Jews deported from Britain to Canada in 1940 as enemy aliens and held in POW camps in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.  Read the petition , initiated by author Ian Darragh , sponsored by Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, asking the House of Commons for an apology and educational programming and commemorative plaques at the sites of the former POW camps. Read more about the Andrew Cassel's father, Henry Cassel , and also about the late Toronto Rabbi Erwin Schild  and Dr. Walter W. Igersheimer , all former internees. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) info@thecjn.ca Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube.

In 1942 a German U-boat approached the entrance to New York's Lower Bay - surprised to see the lights of Manhattan blazing as usual.

In this week's episode of Crux True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen tell the extraordinary story of Poon Lim—a Chinese sailor who survived 133 days alone on a life raft in the Atlantic Ocean, the longest solo life raft survival ever recorded. When a German U-boat torpedoes the SS Ben Lomond in 1942, Poon Lim becomes the ship's sole survivor. Adrift with minimal supplies, he battles dehydration, starvation, and despair. Using nothing but his wits and will to live, he catches fish with makeshift hooks, snares seabirds, collects rainwater, and even kills a shark with his bare hands. Discover how Poon Lim endured repeated near-rescues, brutal sun exposure, and complete isolation—and what it truly takes to survive when hope seems impossible. 00:00 Introduction  00:47 Meet the Hosts 01:11 Setting the Scene: Poon Lim's Ordeal Begins 02:39 The Sinking of SS Ben Lamond 06:18 Surviving the Open Ocean 09:39 Crafting a Survival Strategy 11:32 Near Rescues and Psychological Strain 17:08 Storms and Setbacks 18:48 Desperation and Determination 19:49 The Struggle for Survival 20:25 Desperation and Hard Measures 21:26 Sharks: A New Challenge 22:19 Catching a Shark 26:03 The Mental and Physical Toll 27:02 Near Rescue and Renewed Determination 29:19 Final Rescue and Recovery 34:57 Post-War Life and Legacy 37:39 Podcast Outro and Listener Engagement Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ SOURCES Wikipedia: "Poon Lim" Wikipedia: "SS Benlomond (1922)" War History Online: "Mess Steward Poon Lim Survived 133 Days Lost At Sea" History Defined: "Surviving 133 Days at Sea: The Remarkable Life of Poon Lim" Outdoor Revival: "Adrift - Poon Lim survived 133 days at sea on a wooden raft" Factinate: "The Unbelievable Survival Story Of Poon Lim" Today I Found Out: "The Man on the Raft: The Story of Poon Lim" RECOIL OFFGRID: "Survival at Sea" Ships Nostalgia: "Benlomond survivor WWII" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Over the course of World War II, Germany’s submariners sank over three thousand Allied ships, nearly three-quarters of Allied shipping losses in all theaters of the war. Winston Churchill famously declared the only thing that truly frightened him during World War II was the U-boat threat. But the treat was more imagined than real. The actual capability of the German Navy was somewhat limited. Some historians think that the Germans would have been better off in WWII if they had built no navy at all and devoted those resources to the army and the Luftwaffe. In the process the submariners endured horrific conditions and suffered a 75 percent death rate, the highest of any arm of service in the conflict. The campaign began with daring, high-profile successes that fostered a dangerous overconfidence, most notably the sinking of the HMS Royal Oak in 1939 by U-47, which killed 835 British crewmen. Yet, despite these early victories—when the U-boat wolfpacks inflicted devastating losses on weakly defended Allied convoys—the force was never able to maintain the scale needed for a knock-out blow. By the time Germany had sufficient numbers, the industrial and military might of the United States, coupled with increasingly effective Allied countermeasures, had already passed the U-boat's moment of maximum threat. As the war progressed, the elite, superbly trained pre-war crews were wiped out and replaced by those with less training, leading to a steady deterioration in effectiveness. Today’s guest is Roger Moorhouse, author of “Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War.” We look at how Germany’s U-boat campaign challenged British naval supremacy and brought international trade to its knees. We follow the story of these U-Boat crews from the enthusiasm of the war’s early days, buoyed with optimism about their cause, through the challenges of the Allied counterthreat, to the final horrors of enemy capture and death in the depths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest campaign of World War II, spanned from 1939 to 1945, primarily in the North Atlantic but extending to Arctic convoys and the Mediterranean. This conclusion episode recaps Allied resilience against German U-boats and surface raiders. Britain implemented early rationing and the "Dig for Victory" campaign, increasing food production and reducing import reliance. Key turning points included capturing the Enigma machine from U-110 in 1941, sinking U-boat aces, and U.S. adoption of convoys post-1941. Despite setbacks like Operation Torch diverting escorts in late 1942, commanders like Admiral Max Horton and sub-hunters Donald McIntyre and Frederick "Johnny" Walker turned the tide with aggressive tactics. Technological advances sealed Germany's fate: Allied Hedgehog mortars (far more effective than depth charges), radar, and air cover from B-24 Liberators closed the mid-Atlantic gap by May 1943, forcing U-boat retreats. German innovations like snorkels, Type XXI U-boats, and acoustic torpedoes (e.g., T5 Zaunkönig) arrived too late, yielding high losses (e.g., 39 U-boats for minimal gains in late 1943). In the Arctic, the Scharnhorst's defeat at North Cape secured Soviet supply lines. The episode details D-Day's naval arm (Operation Neptune): Over 6,000 vessels from eight navies, led by Admiral Bertram Ramsay, bombarded Normandy beaches with battleships like HMS Warspite and USS Texas. Despite mines and minor German torpedo boat attacks, it succeeded, ferrying 132,000 troops on June 6, 1944, with Mulberry harbors enabling logistics. The "Hunt for Tirpitz," the Bismarck's sister ship, highlights Allied obsession: Multiple failed raids (e.g., Operation Tungsten) culminated in Operation Catechism (November 1944), where RAF Lancasters dropped 12,000-pound Tallboy "earthquake" bombs, capsizing the "Lonely Queen of the North" and killing up to 1,200 crew. Losses were staggering: Allies lost 3,500 merchant ships (21.6 million tons), 175 warships, and ~7,200 sailors; Germany lost 783 U-boats, 47 warships, and 30,000 men. Submarines sank two-thirds of Allied tonnage, but superior Allied strategy, resources, and innovation prevailed, ensuring victory in this critical supply war.

Not all historical fiction focuses on an actual person, but Terrie Todd found one amazing woman and her story set during WWII to bring to life through story.  Listen in and learn why she wrote it and who this amazing woman was.  note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. WWII is full of incredible stories and has inspired some of fiction's greatest novels. Terrie Todd adds to her own collection of amazing WWII novels with the fictionalized story of one brave woman's determination to save children from death after Germans blew their ship out of the water. Even if I Perish by Terrie Todd  Based on a miraculous true story of courage in the face of impossible odds. "If I perish, I perish." A sermon based on Queen Esther's famous words spurs music teacher Mary Cornish to action. She volunteers to escort a group of 15 girls from England to Canada as part of Britain's World War II child evacuation program. All is well aboard the SS City of Benares until September 17, 1940. With a storm brewing in the North Atlantic, a German U-boat releases its torpedo and breaches the ship's hull. Do the Nazis know ninety children are on board? In the scramble to save as many lives as possible, Mary lands in a crowded lifeboat as the only female among crew members, passengers, and six young boys. In the storm's aftermath, two things soon become crystal clear: that Lifeboat 12 has become separated from all the others, and that Mary has been placed here for such a time as this--even if she perishes. Learn more about Terrie on her WEBSITE and follow on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

In this episode of the US Navy History Podcast, Dale and Christoph delve into the gripping story of the USS Atik, an American Q-ship during World War II. On the night of March 27, 1942, the Atik was engaged in a deceptive mission to lure German U-boats near the Virginia coast. This episode explores the encounter between the Atik and the German submarine U-123, commanded by Captain Lieutenant Reinhard Hardegen. Despite Atik's courageous efforts, the engagement revealed the outdated nature of Q-ships in modern submarine warfare. The hosts also discuss the broader implications of the encounter, including how it influenced naval strategy and technology. The episode concludes with a tribute to Captain Lance P. Sijan, a Medal of Honor recipient who demonstrated extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.

The Battle of the Atlantic was World War II's longest continuous military campaign, spanning from 1939 to 1945 and pitting the Allied powers against Nazi Germany's U-boat fleet. Its central objective was to control the Atlantic sea lanes that supplied Britain with troops, food, and war materiel from the Americas. Early in the war, German U-boats achieved stunning success, severing convoys and threatening Britain's survival by starving its population and weakening its war effort. The Allies answered with improved anti-submarine tactics, radar and sonar technologies, and the crucial development of the convoy system—groups of merchant ships escorted by warships and aircraft to reduce individual vulnerability. Air cover from long-range patrol planes and escort carriers extended reach far into the mid-Atlantic, while improved cryptography allowed Allied forces to break German codes and reroute convoys away from wolfpacks. Depth charges, hedgehog mortars, and improved depth estimation increased anti-submarine effectiveness, though losses remained high for both sides. The turning point came with better air superiority, more resilient merchant ships (including the standardized, sturdier Liberty and later victory ships), and the integration of ever more powerful anti-submarine weapons. Allied production capacity outpaced German losses, while strategic escorts and improved logistics regained control of the sea lanes. By 1943–1944, sustained Allied dominance choked off U-boat operations, reducing their impact and allowing a steady flow of materials to sustain ground campaigns in Europe. The campaign's outcome underscored the vital importance of air power, intelligence, technology, and industrial mass production in securing victory.

On May 7, 1915, nearly a year into the First World War, the British steamship RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat off the southern coast of Ireland. Over 1,100 people were killed, many of whom were civilians from the United States who were not participants in the war. Although the loss of life in the attack was great, the sinking of the Lusitania stands out due to its indirect role in encouraging the United States to enter the conflict.   Learn about the sinking of the Lusitania and its impact on World War I on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Newspaper.com Go to Newspapers.com to get a gift subscription for the family historian in your life! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Montauk Project | Paranormal Podcast In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most controversial conspiracy theories in paranormal history—the Montauk Project. We start by exploring the very real Camp Hero military base located on the easternmost tip of Long Island in Montauk, New York, which operated from World War II through the Cold War era. Originally disguised as a quaint fishing village to fool German U-boats, the base later housed a massive 90-foot radar tower that remains standing today as the only survivor of twelve similar installations. After the base was officially abandoned in 1981 and later transferred to the National Park Service, strange stories began to emerge. We introduce Preston Nichols, an electrical engineer who claims to have discovered his own repressed memories of working on secret experiments at the facility, and Duncan Cameron, a gifted psychic who mysteriously knew intimate details about the base despite claiming he'd never been there before. We then explore the disturbing allegations at the heart of the Montauk Project conspiracy, which include mind control experiments, time travel research, and the abuse of thousands of children in underground tunnels beneath the base. According to Nichols and Cameron's recovered memories, the project involved a device called the "Montauk Chair" that could amplify psychic abilities to manifest physical objects, open portals through time and space, and even conjure creatures from thin air. We discuss the project's alleged connections to the Philadelphia Experiment, MK-Ultra's documented mind control programs, and theories involving alien collaboration.

Today we have “Away All Boarding Parties,” an episode of Cavalcade of America, which first aired on November 18, 1952. It tells the story of the USS Guadalcanal as it hunted German U-boats in the North Atlantic and dramatizes the crew's capture of the U-505. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

In late 1942, German U-boats were sinking Allied merchant ships faster than they could be replaced, pushing Britain to the brink of starvation in the 'Black Pit' of the mid-Atlantic. In this episode Roger Moorhouse is joined by Saul David as he dives into the most critical period of the Battle of the Atlantic, from the peak losses of March 1943 to the stunning Allied victory in 'Black May.' They explore the high-stakes technological race—including the deployment of long-range aircraft, advanced radar, sonar, and breaking the Enigma code—that transformed the Allies from prey to predator and secured the lifeline that made the liberation of Europe possible. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In late 1942, German U-boats were sinking Allied merchant ships faster than they could be replaced, pushing Britain to the brink of starvation in the 'Black Pit' of the mid-Atlantic. In this episode Roger Moorhouse is joined by Saul David as he dives into the most critical period of the Battle of the Atlantic, from the peak losses of March 1943 to the stunning Allied victory in 'Black May.' They explore the high-stakes technological race—including the deployment of long-range aircraft, advanced radar, sonar, and breaking the Enigma code—that transformed the Allies from prey to predator and secured the lifeline that made the liberation of Europe possible.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonX (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 3rd of October, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Book of Luke 23:50: “Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.” We are talking here about Joseph of Arimathea. He was one of Jesus' secret disciples. He was a member of the Sanhedrin yet he had the courage to go to Pontius Pilate and ask for the body of our beloved Saviour, and took the body down from the cross, you can read it yourself, and he wrapped it in linen. He laid it in his own personal tomb that had been hewn out of the rock, and where no-one had laid before, and he left Him there until the day of preparation.I want to say something to you today. There are many good and just men like Joseph of Arimathea in the Kingdom of God. It's just that you never hear about them. They work quietly, but they are the backbone of the church of Jesus Christ. Now, I want to tell you a little story. My mother only had one brother, his name was George. He was a Chief Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. They used to take food to Britain because Britain was completely surrounded by the sea, and the ships that they sailed in had no defence system to speak of. They were very slow, but they brought food from America and from all over the world. When the siren went and there was an announcement that there were German U-boats in the sea, and their objective was to sink these ships, the Chief Engineer went down into the engine room, which was below water level. He closed a big steel door, he stood by the door and he told the workers to stoke the boilers, coal-fired ships in those days, and they had to keep on stoking that fire to keep the ship running. If those men had abandoned their positions and run on top, the ship would have come to a standstill and would have been torpedoed to the bottom of the sea. He would stand there, sometimes armed with a revolver, and said, “The first man that is going to leave his post, I will shoot!” He had to do that, and they would continue to keep the ship going.There are many of those engineers in God's army. This ministry has been going for 47 years and I want to tell you, it is the Josephs of Arimathea's that have kept this ministry going, no one else, and we thank God for every single member, men and women, who are continually supporting the work of the Lord, unseen. But God, through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit, sees everything.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Send us a message or question! Have we got a treat for you...Something different - U-boats instead of aircraft!In our final episode of this series, “The U-boat War - Wolfpack,” we explore the U-Boat War from the German perspective with historian and author Roger Moorhouse, whose new book Wolfpack: Inside Hitler's U-Boat War will be published on 9 October 2025. Hosts James Jefferies and Jane Gulliford-Lowes dive into what life was really like aboard German U-boats, the shifting strategies of the Battle of the Atlantic,  the human stories behind the steel hulls, the role of Ultra Intelligence, the impact of Allied bombing and developments in technology. By looking at the war through the eyes of the U-boat crews, this episode reveals a side of World War II history that's often overlooked. Join us for a fascinating conversation that brings these powerful and complex narratives to life.Further reading: You can read Jane's articles on Ultra Intelligence in the Battle of the Atlantic and How to Survive Being Sunk by a U-Boat here. Never Mind the Dambusters Merchandise is now available at https://never-mind-the-dambusters.teemill.com/Support the showPlease subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters get early access to episodes and invitations to livestreams. Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here

During World War II, the United States housed hundreds of thousands of enemy soldiers who had been captured as prisoners of war. Camp Papago Park, located in Phoenix, was built to hold captured German U-boat crew members, some of the most well-trained and ardent members of the German military. Authorities hoped that the harsh Arizona desert would deter any escape attempts, but they underestimated the German soldiers' determination to return to battle.Under the watchful eyes of the American guards, over 20 German soldiers dug their way out Camp Papago Park and kicked off the largest manhunt in American history. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just off the coast of the United States, a menace lurked in the water. German U-boats were a very real problem for merchant vessels and war ships during World War II. With all available military airplanes and pilots needed on the front lines, and the Coast Guard mostly lacking aviation assets, the U.S. needed to get creative. Enter: the brand new Civil Air Patrol. This entirely civilian effort put private planes and pilots to work spotting U-Boats and other threats in the water. They even carried bombs on coastal patrols. The CAP also did search and rescue, medical flights, border patrol and more--roles the organization still serves today.Thanks to our guest in this episodeDr. Frank Blazich of the Civil Air Patrol and the Smithsonian's American History MuseumYou can find the transcript for this episode at s.si.edu/homefront3Sign up for our monthly newsletter s.si.edu/airspacenewsletterAirSpace is made possible by the generous support of Lockheed Martin

The tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915 was a pivotal maritime disaster of World War I that claimed almost 1200 lives after a German U-boat torpedo struck the British ocean liner off the coast of Ireland. Part 1 of this 2 part series discusses the history of the Lusitiania as a luxury liner, political tensions as World War 1 began, and the events of the Lustiania's final voyage up until it was struck by a torpedo. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Original theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sean Sigfried⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member ! Join at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on TikTok⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textEpisode 215The war is raging across Europe. German U-boats stalk the Atlantic, threatening to cut Britain off from supplies. Hitler's armies seem unstoppable. But in a quiet English country house, a small group of mathematicians, chess players, and linguists are working around the clock on something invisible—an enemy of numbers and codes.At the centre of this effort is a quiet, awkward man. He's brilliant, eccentric, and far more comfortable with equations than small talk. He runs for miles to clear his mind, scribbles down thoughts on crumpled scraps of paper, and dreams of machines that can think like people.This is the story of Alan Turing. The man who helped crack the uncrackable code, shortened the war, and laid the foundations for the computers we use today.Support the showInsta@justpassingthroughpodcastContact:justpassingthroughpodcast@gmail.com

NB To help you visualise: a tonne of gold would be about the size of a beachball, albeit one you couldn't lift, or a medium-sized suitcase. If it were a cube, it would have sides just under 15 inches/37.5 centimetres."The only thing that really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril."Winston ChurchillNow that France had fallen, it was time for Operation Sea Lion: Germany's invasion of Britain. It would start with air and naval attacks to soften British defences before an amphibious assault. The Battle of Britain was about to begin.Britain had 501 tonnes of gold stored overseas, more than half of which was in Canada—over 10,000 bars. (Head of the Bank of England, Montagu Norman, had been buying Canadian mine production steadily through the 1930s.) But in the vaults of the Bank of England, it had some 1,100 tonnes of gold stored, along with another 800 tonnes stored for other nations. They could not let Adolf Hitler have it.Safety lay on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, but German U-boats were hunting. Over the course of the war, they would sink over 3,000 Allied ships. History was not reassuring either, given the sinking of SS Laurentic in 1917, when some 39 tonnes were lost to the bottom of the ocean just off the coast of Ireland.If you're enjoying this post, please like and share. Thank you:)But beyond keeping the gold from Hitler, Britain needed weapons, food and other war essentials. America's strictly enforced Neutrality Act meant Britain had to pay in gold or US dollars.In 1940, the British people were forced to register any securities — bonds and stock certificates — they owned. The Churchill government, with its newfound wartime powers, then confiscated them and, wishing to ship British wealth to safety in Canada, secretly moved them, along with several hundred tonnes of gold, to the Scottish port of Greenock. (Take note: your wealth is not safe if your country goes to war).From there, in June 1940, they were shipped to Halifax aboard the light cruiser HMS Emerald. HMS Emerald made it. The British treasure was put on trains, with the gold sent to Ottawa, and the securities shipped to Montreal, with the Bank of Canada now acting as a sort of surrogate Bank of England.Buying gold or silver to protect yourself in these ‘interesting' times? I urge you to. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.But the following month, July 1940, saw the big gamble. 1,500 tonnes of gold were loaded onto five ships. $163 billion worth in today's money. Offshore, they met the battleship HMS Revenge, a cruiser, and three destroyers, which served as their escort across the Atlantic: a flotilla of nine under the command of Admiral Ernest Archer. En route, two ships encountered fog and came to a halt for fear of icebergs. Another had engine trouble and had to drop out of the convoy, to be escorted by HMS Bonaventure. But somehow the mission was a success. Not a single bar went missing. It was the largest treasure shipment in history, either by land or sea.At one point, it was thought three cases were missing, but a mess steward who overheard a conversation between two officers said he had been tripping over something in the kitchen: three boxes had been stored among the whisky. Most of the gold was spent buying weapons and other essentials from the US, and never made it back to the UK.Perhaps they needn't have bothered. Over the next months, to the surprise of many, the Royal Air Force successfully defended British airspace against the German Luftwaffe. Victory in the Battle of Britain would be a turning point in the war. In September 1940, Hitler shelved Operation Sea Lion and his plans to invade Britain. He had other battles to fight.Stories like this fill the pages of The Secret History of Gold (although this one didn't actually make the cut).The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off. Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

There is a U-boat in the middle of Chicago. It's attached to the Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park. Generations of Chicagolanders, and their cousins from far away, have walked through U-505, but they don't always ask how in the world it got to Chicago.A crucial moment in the journey of U-505 to its permanent berth was on June 4, 1944. On that day for the first time in the history of the US Navy  since, perhaps, October 7, 1864, the command “Away all boarders!” was given on the USS Pillsbury, part of the task force that had been searching for U-505 off the northwestern coast of Africa. Their challenge was to capture an underwater boat from the surface, and then keep it from sinking.How they got to that point, and what happened afterwards, is the subject of Alexander Rose's new book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for U-505 and World War II's Most Daring Heist. In the course of describing one of the most audacious naval actions of the Second World War, Rose also reveals the secret war against German U-Boats.Alexander Rose is the bestselling author of Washington's Spies, as well as American Rifle, Men of War, The Lion and the Fox, and Empires of the Sky. Born in the United States, he grew up in Australia, was semi-educated in England, worked in Canada, and now lives in New York. He also claims to be a committed listener to Historically Thinking. For Further Investigation “U-505. The Captured U‑Boat”: A museum-led walkthrough of the sub at the Museum of Science and IndustryOfficial exhibit page: Learn how U‑505, the only German U-boat in the U.S., made its way to a bunker in Hyde Park and what visitors can experience on the on-board tour  U.S. Naval History (History.Navy.Mil): Overview of the capture operation and the submarine's eventual transfer to the Museum of Science and Industry 

Paranormal NL welcomes Guests Corine Carey & Kelly Ireland Seg#35 July 8th, 2025 - In this UPRN 107.7 FM New Orleans & 105.3FM Gulf Coast Paranormal NL Podcast Segment #35 Beyond The Haunting Special -Host Jen Nosworthy will be talking with Guests: Corine Carey, and Kelly Ireland from British Columbia, Canada Guest Bio(s): Corine Carey, and Kelly Ireland from British Columbia, Canada. They are with the award winning TV shows Beyond The Haunting and Haunted Gold Rush on T+E, Histories Most Haunted, & Haunt TV. They won a 2024 Leo Award for Best Hosts. Corine is a talented Psychic Medium who has spent her entire life trying to understand and explain the paranormal. Kelly made "weird" observations and had experiences she couldn't explain. Now she leads a life guided by spirit and her very strong intuition. Shout to Leanne Sallenback (Corine's sister-team member unable to attend tonight) has always asked the questions, looked for the truths, sought out the unknown, and has a passion for the supernatural & paranormal. They are all Paranormal tourism ambassadors & Paranormal experts. They were all previously on PNL Podcast S2/E125. We discussed Bell Island's German U-boats from World War II (located in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) with their episode entitled “U-Boat Island-Bell Island”. Corine has teamed up with Secret Ireland Tours LLC and is leading a 10-day “Ireland's Spirits and Folklore Tour” May 2026. Follow them all on their socials https://linktr.ee/beyondthehaunting and https://beyondthehaunting.ca/ Founder/host "Paranormal NL (PNL) Podcast" Founder/Team Lead: PNL BOG Team. A "Boots on Ground" Paranormal Investigation Team Email: paranormal.nl.podcast@gmail.com Follow Paranormal NL Podcast & the BOG Team at https://linktr.ee/paranormalnlpodcast

TERROR ON THE BEACH! Seaside resorts from Cape May, New Jersey, to Montauk, Long Island, were paralyzed in fear during the summer of 1916.Not because of the threat of lurking German U-boats and saboteurs. But because of sharks.On July 1, 1916, Charles Epting Vansant was killed by a shark while swimming at a resort in Beach Haven, a popular destination on the Jersey Shore.At first, this terrible tragedy received only limited attention. After all, millions were flocking to the beaches along the Jersey Shore and throughout the New York region -- Coney Island, the Rockaways and Staten Island's South Beach.Shark attacks were the stuff of pirate legends and dramatic works of art. Most experts were skeptical that sharks were dangerous at all; the Maryland mogul Hermann Oelrichs offered $500 to any person with proof that sharks were dangerous to humans. Nobody claimed the reward.But during that July, sharks did threaten the lives of humans -- not only on sandy beaches, but even in tranquil watering holes, several miles inland. What was in the water in July of 1916?This show contains descriptions of violence related to shark attacks. You've been warned.This episode was edited and produced by Kieran Gannon.Visit the website for more episodes of the Bowery Boys Podcast.

Andy and Elton just into a steel tube sail to the North Atlantic, get crabs, sink and resurface in the epic Das Boot. A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. We are NOT...

Poon Lim, born in 1918 on Hainan Island, China, grew up in a fishing village before moving to Malaysia at age ten. As Japan invaded China in the 1930s, sparking the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lim's father sent him away to avoid conscription, possibly fearing atrocities like the Nanjing Massacre. Lim joined the British Merchant Navy as a cabin boy, but faced discrimination and abuse, leading him to leave in 1937 for Hong Kong, where he became a mechanic.   In 1939, with Britain at war with Germany, the Navy improved conditions to recruit more Chinese seamen, including Lim, who joined the SS Ben Lomond in 1942 as a Second Mess Steward. On November 23, 1942, the unescorted, lightly armed ship was torpedoed by the German U-172 submarine off Brazil. Lim survived the sinking, which killed 54 of the 55 crew members, by clinging to debris and eventually finding a stocked life raft.   Alone at sea, Lim survived 133 days by rationing supplies—water, hardtack, chocolate, pemmican, milk, and lime juice—building a canopy for shade and rainwater, and crafting tools to fish and hunt birds. Despite being a weak swimmer, he tied himself to the raft and later killed a shark for its blood and meat when dehydration threatened his life. Multiple ships passed him without rescuing him, possibly mistaking him for a Japanese sailor or fearing a U-boat trap.   On April 1943, Brazilian fishermen rescued him near Pará after he drifted close to land, emaciated and weak. After recovering, Lim received the British Empire Medal from King George VI for his courage and resourcefulness. His story influenced Royal Navy survival manuals, and he later became a U.S. citizen, settling in Brooklyn with his family until his death in 1991 at age 72. Lim holds the record for the longest solo survival on a life raft, a testament to his extraordinary resilience.   00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak 00:30 100 Episode Celebration and Giveaway 03:30 The Lake Oconee Murders   Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poon_Lim https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sole-survivor-of-the-sinking-of-the-benlomond-in-wwii-poon-lim-set-a-record-for-133-days-adrift-at-sea/news-story/9c63348c42762182e17bcc3c2ddbe1a8 https://www.historydefined.net/poon-lim/embed/#?secret=sVREifRlva#?secret=E0phajhSTT https://www.joe.ie/fitness-health/133-days-at-sea-in-an-eight-foot-raft-meet-poon-lim-39850 Jones, S. (2024, March 6). Poon Lim, The Man who Survived 133 Days Lost at Sea. Historic Flix. https://historicflix.com/poon-lim-man-who-survived-133-days-lost-at-sea/   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Do You Expect Us To Talk? returns with more Hitchcock. Set entirely on a small lifeboat in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. After a German U-boat torpedoes their ship, a group of American and British survivors—including a wealthy journalist, a working-class crewman, a nurse, and a radio operator—find themselves adrift. Tensions rise when they rescue a German sailor, who may know more about their survival than he lets on.As the stranded passengers struggle against hunger, exhaustion, and each other, the film explores themes of morality, trust, and human resilience. Join Becca, Dave and Chris as we discuss if the film political themes give more meat on the bones to this then the eye, does the leg really had to go, was it really symapetic to the Nazi character and the best scene with a fish ever.   You can follow Becca, Chris and Dave on Twitter/X You can find us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean and YouTube, all you have to do is search. Also, if you like us leave us a lovely review as it helps us grow. If that wasn't enough, you can even you can follow us on X (Twitter) and like us on Facebook. Do You Expect Us To Talk Will Return with Spellbound 

A.M. Edition for Mar. 6. EU leaders convene for emergency security talks, headlined by a German U-turn on fiscal prudence that could prompt a massive boost in defense spending. Plus, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut as many as 70,000 workers. And French billionaire Bernard Arnault is one of the world's richest men – with a family relationship with President Trump that spans decades. But can the LVMH boss spare his luxury-goods empire from looming U.S. tariffs? The WSJ's Nick Kostov explains. Luke Vargas hosts. Check out our special series on how China's trillion-dollar infrastructure plan is challenging the West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When World War II began in 1939, it sparked a deadly conflict between the Axis and Allies, while also creating tense negotiations among the Allies. Diplomacy, military power, and economic decisions determined the fate of nations. In North America, the U.S. and Canada worked to build a military alliance to protect their coasts from German U-boats and the threat of Japanese invasion. Their economies became intertwined to supply weapons for Britain and other allies, and defending North America was crucial before sending forces abroad. Joining me is Tim Cook. Tim is the Chief Historian and Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. He has penned numerous bestselling books which have won multiple awards. His latest being The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism During the Second World War.   patreon.com/ww2podcast    

At the outbreak of the Second World War, Ireland adopted a position of neutrality. However, throughout the conflict, senior figures in the United Kingdom and the United States suspected the government in Dublin harboured Nazi sympathies. While the Royal Navy believed German U-boats were refuelling along the West Coast, actions taken by the Irish government only seemed to confirm a view that neutrality masked pro Nazi sympathies. For example when the Taoiseach Eamon de Valera paid a visit of condolence to the German legation on the death of Hitler, in a move that provoked outrage across the globe. This was just one of a catalogue of incidents that seemed to confirm that the Irish government was sympathetic to the Nazis. However at the same time, the Irish government were providing secret aid to the Allies.In this podcast I explore Irish attitudes during the Second World War and whether the Irish government really harboured Nazi sympathies.My first and only live show of 2024 take place at Cork Podcast Festival on Friday September 6th.The show is on in St Luke's Church and will be a really special event of fascinating history and interviews. Tickets are available at The Irish History Podcast - Cork Podcast FestivalSee you there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My special guests tonight are paranormal investigators Joey and Tonya Madia who spent two year investigating what's believed to be the most haunted library in North Carolina. Welcome to a library where the ghosts aren't in the books – they are right next to you in the halls and rooms, looking over your shoulder as you pick a title from a shelf. This is the Earle W. Webb Jr. Memorial Library, built on haunted ground with a legacy of pirates and German U-boats, and is jam-packed with spirits. Join veteran paranormal investigators Joey and Tonya Madia as they take you on a mind-bending tour of every shadowy corner of the library and its spooky and colorful spectral residents who do not hesitate to let visitors know they are around. The Madias present a textbook case for how to conduct a paranormal investigation, involving observation, equipment, psychic mediumship and historical research.Our other podcasts:Follow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesDo you frequently miss episodes of Mysterious Radio? Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:1. If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!2. Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.3. Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app - we recommend using Apple for IOS devices.4. If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes. Join our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content. Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.