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World War II On Topic

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The Six Triple Eight
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The National WWII Museum podcast series "World War II On Topic" explores key moments in history, and features conversations about new books, films and exhibits.

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Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Garrett M. Graff, author of The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb, explores one of humanity's most daring ventures—the race by scientists and e... more

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Garrett M. Graff
Author and historian exploring American history in his writings
Episode: Meet the Author: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky'
David Barnouw
Independent scholar and emeritus researcher; author of 'The Phenomenon of Anne Frank'
Dutch Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Episode: Meet the Author of 'The Phenomenon of Anne Frank'
Rame Davis
A veteran of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Episode: Netflix Film 'The Six Triple Eight' Highlights Legacy of 6888th Battalion
Rona Simmons
Author of 'No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944'
Episode: New Book Details America's Deadliest Day in WWII

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Donald Miller
Host of the podcast series at the National WWII Museum and a bestselling author.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Disappointing

    Updated review: I tried to give this another shot when the Oppenheimer episodes posted, but it’s unfortunately not very good. I found myself tuning out whenever Professor Curtola was talking and finally just unsubscribed.

    I was a huge fan of the WWII Museum’s podcast about Harry S. Truman, To The Best of My Ability, and so I was excited when I saw they had a new series finally, but this is nothing like that one. That one was documentary style and always had me on the edge of my seat but this is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RosieRB1986
    United States2 years ago
  • I don't live close to the museum, but love they give you access to their events remotely. These all tend to be led by experts who keep the topics on track, filling in background info when needed. A rare chance to hear from authors and 1st hand participants.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this series

    I don't live close to the museum, but love they give you access to their events remotely. These all tend to be led by experts who keep the topics on track, filling in background info when needed. A rare chance to hear from authors and 1st hand participants.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content and insightful

    The podcasts I have had the chance to listen to have been informative and insightful. Great topics and subject matter experts. It has become a must listen to podcast for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BoilermakerDave
    United States3 years ago
  • Great WWIIi sights!

    Everything the WWII museum does is first class and these podcasts are no exception. I love that they dig deeper and have different lenses on events and people vs your run of the mill historical review. Bravo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Zak
    United States3 years ago

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The coverage of a broad scope of WWII subjects is noted as a positive, offering unique lenses on events and figures pertinent to the era.
Listeners appreciate informative and insightful content, particularly in discussions around World War II topics.
Some listeners have expressed disappointment in the content compared to past series, indicating a desire for more engaging stories rather than recycled information.

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'Armies Afloat' with Author John Curatola
Q: How much initiative must commanders take during operations?
Curatola emphasized that American commanders often exercise a significant amount of initiative in the absence of orders, reflecting the military's culture of pushing responsibility down to lower ranks.
'Armies Afloat' with Author John Curatola
Q: Did any other countries build landing craft?
Yes, the British built a whole fleet of landing craft, with the LST being a British innovation, but the U.S. constructed the majority of them.
'Armies Afloat' with Author John Curatola
Q: How effective was the fire in keeping the heads down on the beach?
John explained that the use of LCTs equipped with rockets was effective for suppressing enemy fire and allowing troops to disembark, although coordination of this fire was crucial to avoid friendly fire incidents.
Meet the Author: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky'
Q: How far were we out from having a fourth weapon if the war had continued?
We would have had one more bomb in August and potentially two to three bombs a month thereafter until a planned invasion.
Meet the Author: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky'
Q: Did Truman or any of his advisors ever express any regret about the dropping of the bomb?
Truman didn't express regret, but many scientists, including Oppenheimer, did.

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Content revolves around pivotal moments and themes of World War II, enriching the listener's understanding with diverse narratives from history. Features include discussions on films, literature, and exhibitions associated with the war, often led by experts from the National WWII Museum. Unique elements of the series include a focus on untold stories, such as those of marginalized groups, and the intersection of historical events with contemporary issues, making the content not only informative but also deeply relevant to current conversations on memory and history.

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