Streamed live on February 13, 2025 Glenn Flickinger marks the 80th anniversary of the Yalta Conference with a conversation with experts and historians. Yalta was held from February 4 to 11, 1945, and it was a pivotal meeting during World War II between the Allied leaders: Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Winston
Streamed live on September 2, 2024 Iwo Jima Marine Bob Brutinel joined us near his 100th birthday to share his story of service. "I don't believe in medals," was his response when we asked him about the Silver Star he received for valor on Iwo.Private First Class Robert C. Brutinel, born in El Paso,
Streamed live on February 6, 2025 Nick Cressey and Josh Muri join us to share two amazing WWII B-26 Marauder stories from WWII. On June 4, 1942, during the pivotal Battle of Midway, Josh's grandfather Lt. James P. Muri piloted “Susie-Q,” into history with an audacious attack on the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi. Muri
Streamed live on January 30, 2025 World War II is often portrayed as a battle of absolute good versus evil, yet within its chaos emerged extraordinary acts of humanity. This video explores stories of individuals from opposing sides who defied orders, risked their lives, and acted with honor and compassion in the face of
Streamed live on January 27, 2025 We asked 17-year-old Navy history wunderkind Trey Burman for an off-the-cuff history of the USS Saratoga, a Cold War aircraft carrier. Here's what he gave us. USS Saratoga (CV-60) was the second of the Forrestal-class aircraft carriers, serving in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1994. Here’s
Streamed live on January 27, 2025 The Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods System (TARPS) was a significant advancement in reconnaissance technology, particularly for the U.S. Navy during the late 20th century. TARPS, developed and deployed during the Gulf War (1990-1991), was a crucial system designed to enhance real-time intelligence-gathering capabilities for naval aviation, especially for
