
We explore the oral histories of World War II veterans from interviews conducted by your hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield.
We play selected clips from these veteran interviews to explore their experiences in their own words with the hosts providing compelling commentary and historical context. Be ready to get some mud on your boots!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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John “Benny” Solis: A US Navy seaman who served aboard a Fletcher class destroyer during WWII. In this episode John describes working inside the 5” gun turret during the heat of battle in the Pacific.
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Episode 1 of the John Solis series: A US Navy seaman who served aboard a Fletcher class destroyer during WWII. In this episode John describes joining the Navy and training aboard the USS Laws DD-558.
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EP 3/3 - Patrick discusses what's next for the WWII Battlefield Research and Preservation Group.
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EP 2 - Patrick discusses his recovery of the B-17 "Bull Session" from a field with layers of history.
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I can’t think of a more important thing to do than to record and preserve the memories of these interviewees. Well done
Love the show! The content, history, and personality aspects are all perfect!!!
I love your podcast! You have brought light to the history of WWII for those who have no clue! There is what was learned in school with a limited scope to the detailed “I was there” history. When I go on my WWII history tours, I ask the historians as well as fellow participants if they have ever listened to your show, not one person has. I was surprised about this, and tell them it is a must! I sure hope that they have since given it a listen! Keep up the good work!
Thanks guys
I really like this format from Tony and Ryan, where they play a clip or two from an interview from a veteran and then discuss the clip. It is really great to hear directly from the people who were there and learn the minutiae about something like how bombs are loaded on a B17 or how a former POW was treated when he finally got back to the states. The interviews by themselves are often hard to follow so without the extra commentary I would not get nearly as much out of it.
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The show centers on telling World War II veteran stories through carefully selected interview clips, with hosts adding historical context and commentary to illuminate the veterans' experiences in their own words. The format often blends firsthand recollections with expert insights, creating a vivid, boots-on-the-ground view of history that can feel intimate and immersive. Noteworthy is the emphasis on preserving memory through archival storytelling, and the recurring focus on personal narratives—ranging from battlefield experiences to family histories—that makes complex events more relatable for listeners who love history, military archives, and survivor perspectives.
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