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The U.S. Navy History Podcast

Dale Robertson
World War I
World War II
Pearl Harbor
Spanish-American War
United States Navy
U.S. Navy
Germany
American Revolutionary War
Royal Navy
Battle Of the Atlantic
Ottoman Empire
USS Enterprise
U-Boat Campaign
Trump-Class Battleship
US Navy
Western Front
Austria-Hungary
Cuba
U-Boats
Trench Warfare

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On September 11th, 2001, while running routine sea trials off the Virginia coast, USS George Washington (CVN-73) became the U.S. Navy's first responder to the attacks on New York and the Pentagon — designated command ship for East Coast air defense w... more

On September 29, 2016, the U.S. Navy eliminated every enlisted rating title — Boatswain's Mate, Machinist's Mate, Hospital Corpsman, all of it — replacing two hundred and forty-one years of trade identity with rank alone. Eighty-three days later, aft... more

On March 31, 1942, a Japanese invasion force found Christmas Island's defenses already gone — its 32-man garrison wiped out three weeks earlier by their own mutinying soldiers. The real fight happened underwater, where USS Seawolf, under Lieutenant C... more

From Matthew Flinders' cat Trim, who circumnavigated Australia in 1801, to Unsinkable Sam, who survived the sinkings of the battleship Bismarck, HMS Cossack, and HMS Ark Royal within six months in 1941, ship's cats served — and died — alongside their... more

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Dale Robertson
Host of The U.S. Navy History Podcast; appears across multiple episodes as central narrator and interviewer.
Christophe
Co-host who contributes historical context, analysis, and storytelling alongside Dale.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great podcast for the history buff

    I am a navy militaria historian and collector and I love this podcast! ✬✬✬✬✬

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    MedalMulisha.com
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Informative and awesome to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dk11h
    United States3 years ago
  • GreatHistory Podcast!

    Very Informative and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NavyMan42
    United States4 years ago

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A go-to for fans of military history and strategy, with thoughtful guest discussions.
Informative and easy to follow, even for newcomers to naval history.
Great history-focused podcast with strong listener engagement.
Well-researched episodes with vivid storytelling and technical insights.

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When the Battle of the Atlantic Came to Aruba: Operation Neuland and the 1942 U-boat Attack
Q: When you mentioned, I meant to ask this earlier, apologies, but here we are, we're doing it now.
The deck gun of the submarine had the muzzle cover on, which caused it to malfunction.
Navigating the Pacific: Carrier Raids of 1942
Q: What did the American carrier raids of 1942 actually achieve?
They did not win immediate battles or destroy the Japanese Navy, but they changed the momentum of the war and forced Japan to reassess its defenses, thus providing psychological and operational advantages to the United States.
The Legendary Odyssey of USS Hornet CV-8
Q: Abandoning ship is the most terrifying order that you could ever hear. How is it organized during a real situation?
Despite chaos, abandonment procedures are practiced during drills so sailors know what to do in case of an emergency. Every sailor is trained to act in an organized manner to abandon ship safely.
The Sinking of SS Stanvac Calcutta: A Forgotten Battle of the Atlantic
Q: Can you remind me what I remember you said in 1942, but I don't remember what month?
The action took place in June, six months after the United States entered the war.
The Tragic Tale of USS Atik and the Evolving Battlefield
Q: Did we have radar at this point?
Yes, radar was already in use since 1941 and was expanded to ships and planes.

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A history-focused deep dive into the U.S. Navy's actions from the Revolutionary era through modern times, with a heavy emphasis on naval engagements, strategic decision-making, and technological evolution. Episodes thread narrative storytelling with rigorous historical detail—covering battles, campaigns, and key figures—while highlighting ethical questions, leadership, and the human costs of war. The show stands out for its thorough, source-driven analysis, engaging host dynamic, and willingness to challenge traditional naval narratives with data and firsthand anecdotes, making it appealing to history enthusiasts, military professionals, and policy researchers alike.

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