Streamed live on November 7, 2024 In a world before GPS and predecessor technology, how in the world did fleets of Allied bombers make their way across vast distances, hit their targets, and return home? Tonight, we talk about how navigation worked in World War II from experts who’ve studied it and one who

Streamed live on November 4, 2024 Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty leads our Open Conversation with a discussion of his 32 years service, first in the Marine Corps and then as part of the California National Guard. The discussion launched comments from our veterans about the differences between active and reserve duty and about

Streamed live on October 29, 2024 Renowned historian Sir Richard Evans talks about his new book, Hitler’s People: The Faces of the Third Reich, which delves into the complex factors that led to the widespread support for Hitler’s regime in Germany. Evans argues that a combination of political opportunism, ideological manipulation, and a deep-seated

Streamed live on October 28, 2024 We play two rounds of Jeopardy with clues based on the military experience, culture, and history. Everyone in our Zoom room can raise their hand and answer a question. Categories include Radio Speak, Coast Guard, Acronyms, Navy History and more. Here are some sample clues: “This Air War

Streamed live on October 24, 2024 Greatest Generation Live and Glenn Flickinger mark the anniversary of The Battle Off (or of) Samar in World War II with Admiral Sam Cox, Curator for the Navy, Director Naval History and Heritage Command. Also joining us is Scott Reneau, the grandson of of Admiral Clifton “Ziggy” Sprague

Streamed live on October 21, 2024 Historian Rona Simmons joins us to talk about a single day in World War II: October 24, 1944. Those 24 hours were the deadliest for U.S. service members during World War II. This day, however, is not widely known in the same way as events like Pearl Harbor