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Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project
World War II
Vietnam War
D-Day
Pearl Harbor
Normandy
Omaha Beach
Korean War
Battle Of the Bulge
Tarawa
Marine Corps
Iraq War
Afghanistan
Leadership
Iraq
Guadalcanal
Pacific Theater
100th Infantry Battalion
U.S. Army
North Vietnamese Army
The Honor Project

The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.

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During World War II, the United States Marines played a central role in the battle for the islands of the Pacific. Marine Corps veteran Bill Swanson was often in the first wave to hit the beach in many of these brutal campaigns. In this episode, he p... more

This is the tale of two American pilots of World War II. One, R.T. Smith, was a fighter ace in Burma flying P-40s with the legendary Flying Tigers. He recorded 9 confirmed victories, aiding the Chinese in their conflict with Japan. The other, Al Frei... more

Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers tells his dramatic stories of combat in North Africa and Europe and details the events surrounding his heroic actions during the Normandy campaign. He also offers his unique perspectives on the infantry, his fel... more

1994 was the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Throughout that year, The Honor Project sat down with dozens of veterans off the Normandy Invasion to hear their stories and to put these Heroes of Our Nation On Record. O.B. Hill was a member of the 508th Para... more

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Bill Swanson
Marine Corps veteran, interviewed for The Honor Project
The Honor Project
Episode: Pacific War Diary: From the Archive
Alfred Freiburger
Pilot, 344th Bomb Group, Silver Streaks; B-26 Marauder veteran
United States Army Air Forces
Episode: Flying Tigers & Silver Streaks: From the Archive
Walter Ehlers
Medal of Honor recipient, Normandy veteran
U.S. Army (WWII) / Medal of Honor Society
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
Captain Jack Harman
Executive officer of A Company in the Cologne operation
U.S. Army
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
Lieutenant George Holler
Lieutenant with the Army Hour in Germany
U.S. Army
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
Captain Don Woody
Captain who took an Army Hour wire recorder to the front
U.S. Army
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
Chaplain Major George Dome
Chaplain conducting a religious service for troops
U.S. Army
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
General Morgan
Allied commander present during the Caserta surrender recording
Allied Forces
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive
Corporal Jay McMullen
Army Hour correspondent returning the army hour to New York
U.S. Army
Episode: Medal of Honor & Battlefield Recordings: From the Archive

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Half Time

    How about a Super Bowl half time show honoring these “warriors”?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelT1950
    United States6 months ago
  • All good

    Proud of all who served, And love, listening to all their stories. All these warriors make me feel good about America. Keep up the good work. We need more people like these Warriors. Thanks for letting us know about these stories..💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VINCENTI.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Doing the right thing when no one is looking.

    I save these to listen to when I am alone. Because I find I am so emotional. They are the things that make me proud of America. And our men i and women in service. That is leadership. Here men led. With honor. Let’s hope others can follow. We seem to be short a few good men and women these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glacier1975
    United Statesa year ago
  • Doing the right thing when no one is looking.

    That is leadership. Here men led. With honor. Let’s hope others can follow. We seem to be short a few good men and women these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glacier1975
    United Statesa year ago
  • First hand accounts of military personnel and their heroic jobs. Posterity will thank you immensely for this podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Danimal81
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate first-person accounts and archival depth
Often note production quality could be variable, but guests and content are highly valued
Polished, respectful interviews with veterans and strong storytelling

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Flying Tigers & Silver Streaks: From the Archive
Q: Well, let's start with how you got into the AVG. How did that come about?
I answered a Time article about pilots resigning commissions to join China's fight against Japan, contacted Washington, and was recruited along with several others to form the AVG, going over as civilians before Pearl Harbor changed U.S. involvement.
Pacific War Diary: From the Archive
Q: What was the most important factor in winning the war, in your view?
The atomic bomb, which, while terrible, is argued to have shortened the war and saved many potential casualties by avoiding a larger invasion of Japan; war is horrendous regardless, but this decision changed the course of events.
Pacific War Diary: From the Archive
Q: How long were you on Guam and what was the nature of the invasion?
The Guam campaign lasted about 20 days, with the first waves arriving around 45 minutes to an hour after the initial landings; heavy bombardment by ships and air support preceded and accompanied the landings, followed by consolidation and patrolling as we built a base for further operations.
Pacific War Diary: From the Archive
Q: What was the objective on Bougainville and how was it achieved?
The goal was to neutralize Japanese forces on the island and establish air bases to deny the enemy further bases nearby; the Marines aimed to secure key ground and create air and naval leverage rather than capture the entire island, with subsequent operations shifting to other theaters.
Snipers in Vietnam: From the Archive
Q: How did the rules of engagement influence your decisions in the field?
Decisions were based on visual identification of enemy signs like uniforms or weapons; if uncertain, the default was observation, with shots reserved for clear targets or critical situations that demanded action.

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What is Warriors In Their Own Words about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting collection of first-person military histories that center on unfiltered reminiscences from veterans and archival interviews across multiple eras. Episodes cover D-Day airborne and glider operations, the birth of battlefield helicopter rescue, combat medics in Vietnam, and tunnel warfare among others, blending vivid battlefield recollections with the human costs, leadership under pressure, and the evolving dynamics of modern warfare. The format emphasizes oral history—personal testimony unmediated by hosts—creating an immersive, documentary feel that often highlights resilience, camaraderie, and the moral complexities of war. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on underrepresented perspectives (medics, airborne troops, and spec... more

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2. Alfred Freiburger
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