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World War II in the Caribbean

Streamed live on January 16, 2025 Our friend from St Lucia and creator of the WWII Log Book Project, Nick Devaux, joins us to talk about a truly forgotten front of World War II, the Caribbean Basin.During World War II, the Caribbean played a significant but often overlooked role in the broader conflict. Its

The Story of Vietnam POW Doug Hegdahl

Streamed live on January 13, 2025 Vietnam veteran and author Marc Leepson joins us to talk about his new book, The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton.Doug Hegdahl, a young U.S. Navy sailor, became one of the most unlikely heroes during the Vietnam War.

German POWs in the US during WWII

Streamed live on January 9, 2025 We discuss the experiences of German POWS held during World War II in the United States with Carole Popchock and others who have researched and written about the subject. During World War II, the United States became home to over 400,000 German prisoners of war (POWs) held in

Red Cross “Donut Dollies” Talk about Serving in Vietnam

Streamed live on January 6, 2025 This video features a compelling conversation centered around a documentary in production about the “Donut Dollies” in Vietnam. The filmmaker, Libby, whose mother was a Donut Dolly, discusses her project and its significance in highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of these women during the Vietnam War. Libby’s goal is

World War II Merchant Marine Veteran Bill Balabanow

Streamed live on January 6, 2025 Bill Balabanow grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, he tried to enlist in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, but each branch of service rejected him because of a curvature of the spine.. Undeterred, he joined the U.S. Merchant

The Battle of the Bulge in World War II 80th Anniversary

Streamed live on December 19, 2024 On its 80th anniversary, we discuss the Battle of the Bulge, fought between December 16, 1944, and January 25, 1945. It was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by American forces during World War II. It also represented Nazi Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front,

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