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
Streamed live on October 17, 2024 Post-screening discussion of the documentary film, "The Lost Airmen of Buchenwald," about the 168 Allied pilots shot down in WWII imprisoned at Buchenwald concentration camp. Filmmaker Mike Dorsey and expert Marilyn Walton join us after the screening to talk about this largely unknown history. “The Lost Airmen of
Streamed live on October 14, 2024 Our monthly Open Conversation with military veterans focuses on Navy veterans in recognition of the the US Navy’s 249th birthday celebrated on October 13. We'll have Navy veterans sharing stories, answering questions, and explaining Liberty Cuffs, "swivels," and girdle requirements for women in the 1970s. We'll also hear
