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Someone Talked!

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World War II
D-Day
National D-Day Memorial
Military History
Maggie Higgins
Tyler Perry
Six Triple Eight
Normandy
Firebombing
Pacific Theater
Mary Ragland
African American Women
Women's Army Corps
United States Army
Kevin Hymel
Charity Adams
Freedom Team Salute
Birmingham
The Six Triple Eight
Tokyo

The Official National D-Day Memorial podcast with Host Dr. John C. McManus.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes93Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Call them "ugly and unorthodox," but Allied landing craft were there to win a war, not a beauty pageant. We explore their design, production, and use on all five D-Day beaches with curator and author Andrew Whitmarsh.

A look at Robert Capa's D-Day photos through the critical eye of historian and photographic analyst Chuck Herrick. www.dday.org/digital-library/type/podcast/.

Our co-hosts attempt to "stump the chumps," as host John C. McManus and guest Kevin Hymel discuss their new interactive podcast.

We pack Four Hours of Fury into one with James Fenelon. The paratrooper turned author shares the untold story of World War II's largest airborne invasion, one that dropped 17,000 Allied paratroopers deep into Nazi Germany.

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Bruce Venter
The mastermind behind the conference and several other historical events.
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Episode: BONUS EPISODE - 5th Annual WWII Conference
Dr. Ed Lengel
Head of Faculty at America's History, LLC and a historian specializing in the American Revolutionary War.
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Episode: BONUS EPISODE - 5th Annual WWII Conference
Pete Kessler
A World War II enthusiast who shared his personal connection to the history.
Episode: BONUS EPISODE - 5th Annual WWII Conference
Flint Whitlock
Historian and author specializing in World War II
Episode: Someone Talked! On the Road with Donald Miller & Flint Whitlock
Kevin Hymel
Historian and contract historian for the US Army
Episode: Behind the Scenes of The Six Triple Eight Part 1 with Kevin Hymel
Craig Symonds
Military historian and author with expertise in naval history, including Nimitz at War.
Episode: RERELEASE - Nimitz at War Part 1 with Craig Symonds
Jennet Conant
Author and historian, known for her work on World War II, including the biography Fierce Ambition, about war correspondent Maggie Higgins.
Episode: Fierce Ambition Part 1 with Jennet Conant
Jan Hoig
Niece of D-Day casualty Richard Hoig, who shares her family's story about his service and sacrifice.
Episode: 4,426 Souls and Counting: The Necrology Project Continues
James Scott
Leading historian of World War II and author
Episode: *RERELEASE* Firebombing of Tokyo with James Scott

Host

Dr. John C. McManus
Host and military historian with expertise in World War II. He serves as a Curator Distinguished Professor of US Military History at Missouri S&T.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • James C McManis is one of the best WW2 historians working right now. The podcast interviews many historians and authors and touches on many interesting and underappreciated topics regarding the war.

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic and overlooked

    James C McManis is one of the best WW2 historians working right now. The podcast interviews many historians and authors and touches on many interesting and underappreciated topics regarding the war.

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic World War II Podcast

    A wonderful podcast featuring great historians with insightful perspectives. I really enjoy the varied historians and their thoughts on their subjects. Highly recommend listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoilermakerDave
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    Have enjoyed this podcast as a member of 29th Division Association it has hit home. Love Episode with Joe Balkoski.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdsnyder21
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast! Off to a fascinating start!

    Very interesting! Dr McManus paints a very vivid picture of some amazing people and their experiences. Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DuskWinters
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its compelling storytelling and the ability to engage audiences with personal narratives from the era.
Reviewers express excitement about the relevance of historical content in today's world and the emotional connections made through featured stories.
Listeners appreciate the insightful perspectives offered by knowledgeable historians, enhancing their understanding of World War II.

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The Paratrooper Generals Part 2 with Mitch Yockelson
Q: Can you just kind of tell us a little bit about what it was like being a private in the 82nd or the 101st?
They went through a tremendous amount of training, but were scared and uncertain when landing in enemy territory, facing unknown challenges.
The Paratrooper Generals Part 2 with Mitch Yockelson
Q: What lessons were learned from the airborne experience in Sicily as the Allies prepared for the airborne operation on D-Day?
The main lessons included avoiding friendly fire by marking planes and using Pathfinders to help relay the drop zones more accurately.
Fierce Ambition Part 2 with Jennet Conant
Q: What would you say to her? What would you ask her?
I would ask if she wanted to stop or if the allure of war was so great that she just couldn't.
Fierce Ambition Part 2 with Jennet Conant
Q: Did you ever get a sense when you were reading through everything, did she ever have time to stop and really reflect on that part of it?
Maggie was so young. She was living on adrenaline and filing around the clock without time to process the horrors she witnessed.
RERELEASE - Nimitz at War Part 2 with Craig Symonds
Q: Should Halsey have lost his job after Leyte Gulf?
Yes, on the counts of his errors during the battle, but Nimitz knew that firing him would negatively impact American morale.

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Focused on the rich narratives surrounding World War II, this podcast explores the historical significance and personal stories related to the events and figures of the era. Through discussions with expert historians and military personnel, episodes tackle various themes, including military leadership, the experiences of women in wartime, and the intricate dynamics of naval operations. The uniqueness of the show lies in its ability to weave in personal anecdotes and lesser-known histories, making the past feel present and relevant in today's context.

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1. Bruce Venter
2. Dr. Ed Lengel
3. Pete Kessler
4. Flint Whitlock
5. Kevin Hymel
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8. Jan Hoig

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