
The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a un... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 197 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the morass that is the British “problem” in Malaya following the Japanese invasion. Just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese launched the Invasion of Malaya, landing on several beaches and... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the destruction of Force Z at the hands of the Imperial Japanese Navy's air arm. Sent as a deterrent to Japanese aggression in the area in December 1941 by Winston Churchill, Force Z was supposed to be... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall take a look at the preparation for the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941. The guys dig into the Japanese outlook on the region, the reasons for invasion, as well as the invasion plans. Digging into t... more
This week Seth Paridon and Jon Parshall dig into the archival footage shot by Norm Hatch and his crew for the invasion of Tarawa in November 1943. Thge guys dig into some of the personalities seen on screen like Herb Amey, Jim Crowe, Norm Hatch and A... more
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Guys do a great job. Amazing actually. As fun as We Have Ways pod
Super informative and the guys have a strong back and forth. Highly recommended if you’re A WHW fan
Hi guys, just listened to the Wake Island episodes and really liked it. Nice details! I would ask for a wrap up to say what happens to some of the main characters in these episodes.
Like what happened to the POWs after Wake fell. Where were they interned? When were they released? How many survived the battle and then survived internment? What was the fate of the Japanese admiral? Did he later participate in key campaigns? Any notable post-war careers or event for the senior leadership?
You in... more
Fantastic show but one star is to get attention. For the love of God stop interrupting each other. Edit. Parshall is the prime suspect here. He can’t seem to help himself from interrupting or even saying yes uh huh…. It ruins the episodes. Never,
not once is the interruption essential.
Nobody wants to hear that. Let the other person talk and during a pause address your comment. Jesus. This is not rocket science.
My dad, was an 18 year Marine PFC assigned to the
2nd platoon,
B Company,
1st Battalion,
8 regiment of the 2nd Division that assaulted
Red Beach 2 on Betio. His platoon lieutenant was Dean Ladd who retired as a colonel and wrote a memoir of his unit’s experiences in the Pacific titled
“Faithful Warriors “. If you would like a first hand personal account of this horrific battle this is one.
This show was recommended to me by John C. McManus at a book signing. I hope he reads this or I get to thank him in person someday. I have been listening to Seth and Bill whenever I have a free moment and the stories, history and analysis is second to none.
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Focused on the expansive and intricate details of the Pacific War during World War II, this podcast features in-depth discussions on various battles, strategies, and significant figures that shaped this vital conflict. The hosts, combining extensive historical knowledge and military experience, explore a range of topics from the tactical maneuvers of the U.S. Navy to the human elements of warfare, revealing lesser-known facts and contextualizing them within the broader narrative of the war. Expect to encounter gripping anecdotes, analytical discussions, and insightful commentary, which enrich the understanding of this critical period in history and its lasting impacts on modern society.
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