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Every day I cover what happened on that day during World War II. I put what happened in context with the causes and outcomes of the war. Every day is a piece to the overall puzzle of the war. I like to tell stories of the little things that happened, that are hardly covered in my histories about World War II.
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World War II Chronicles is a weekly look back to 'This Week in World War II, 75 Years Ago.' Originally produced in coordination with the National Archives to mark the 50th anniversary of the war, World War II Chronicles features original newsreel reports and archival footage to tell the story as it happened, week by week. Hosted by famed World War II newsreel anchor Ed Herlihy, World War II Chronicles is produced by the American Veterans Center.
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For every history lover World War II was a major event that is filled with history from the beginning to the end. This podcast talks about all fronts, all divisions, and all branches. We even talk about the home front and how different they are in each country involved. Each year and event that took place we cover. Cover art photo provided by DAVIDCOHEN on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@dcp
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Join historian and author Jeremy C. Holm as we discover the men and history of the legendary 11th Airborne Division in World War II, Korea and beyond! In this podcast, we'll cover a wide range of topics including the division's stateside training, their campaigns to liberate Leyte and Luzon from Imperial Japan, their historic statues as the first Allied unit to land in Japan for Occupation Duty and more. No wonder US Eighth Army's General Robert L. Eichelberger said of the Angels, "No one co ...
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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly Black battalion in the Women’s Army Corp, is now memorialized in a new film, The Six Triple Eight. Available to stream on Netflix. Listen as Kimberly Guise, National WWII Museum Senior Curator & Director for Curatorial Affairs, and retired US Air Force Colonel Eries L.G. Mentzer discuss…
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Today In World Two - December 22. The Germans shoot down the first RAF Hurricanes of the war; The Soviets build an ice road over Lake Ladoga to supply besieged Leningrad; the Japanese invade the Philippines at Lingayen Gulf; 101st Airborne commander replies "Nuts!" to German demand of surrender Enjoy!…
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Today In World Two - December 20th: RAF Fighter Command initiates new offensive strategy; Flying Tigers fight for the first time in China; Hitler orders no retreat in Soviet Union; RAF conducts massive night bombing raid over Frankfurt; SS takes 6,000 American prisoners in Battle of the Bulge. Enjoy!…
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Today In World Two - December 18th. Japanese break through British defense lines in Hong Kong; A US sub has a good day in the Pacific; an American secret weapon starts to slow the German advance in the Battle of the Bulge; Halsey steers his 3rd Fleet right into a typhoon. Enjoy!بقلم Dohn Thornton
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Today In World Two - The British occupy Crete; 18 year-old female Russian partisan tortured & hung in Russia; German E-boats have themselves a day; US sub sink Japanese troopships; POWs sunk and machine gunned by Japanese; largest Japanese aircraft carrier sunk by US sub. Enjoy!بقلم Dohn Thornton
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Today In World Two - December 1. The Soviet Union installs a new Finnish puppet; Admiral Scheer claims another victim; an SS monster reports how many children his unit killed; the US Eighth Air Force gets a new commander; P-51 Mustangs make their first sortie in the war. Enjoy!بقلم Dohn Thornton
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Today In World Two - November 24th. A German heavy cruiser sinks a ship; a fantastic escape attempt; An RN cruiser is sunk and feeds the local sharks; a British soldier wins the Victoria Cross; a Japanese sub sinks a US aircraft carrier; the French liberate two of their own cities. Enjoy!بقلم Dohn Thornton
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These are the most fascinating events that happened on this date in World War II. It covers insanity in Belgium; a Luftwaffe ace gets three kills; US Congress does a huge solid for Britain; a brave yet failed commando raid in North Africa; a new US carrier gets commissioned; and a great day for a US sub in the Yellow Sea.…
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Bradley W. Hart, PhD, Military Historian, talks with Rona Simmons, author of No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944, which chronicles the US Armed Forces’ single deadliest day of World War II. More than 2,600 Americans perished around the world on October 24, 1944—more than on any other single day of the conflict—yet the day remains overs…
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Dr. Jennifer Putnam interviews Antony Penrose, son of Lee Miller and author of “The Lives of Lee Miller.” The new film “Lee” stars Academy-Award winning actress Kate Winselt, portraying the trail-blazing World War II war correspondent. Catch up on all podcasts from the National World War II Museum.بقلم The National WWII Museum
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Coming soon from The National WWII Museum, Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America is a five-part podcast series exploring the battle against antisemitism in prewar America and during World War II as well as the legacy of these efforts, which continue today. We begin in 1938, examining voices who were sympathetic to Nazism, while also highlighting …
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In this special episode of World War II On Topic, Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Senior Historian Mark Calhoun, PhD, and Distinguished Fellow Rob Citino, PhD, discuss the legacy of D-Day, 80 years after the consequential invasion of Normandy began. Catch up on all episodes of World War II On Topic and be sure to leave us a…
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Join 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm for this special presentation originally given during the dinner banquet for Toccoa, Georgia's famous 2023 World War II Weekend. Jeremy was invited to speak on the impact that Camp Toccoa had on both the airborne and the outcome of the war. Attending the dinner were several Children of Currahee, …
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Join 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm as we discover the story of Private First Class Manuel Pérez, a Paratrooper from the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, whose incredible actions on February 13, 1945 would earn this Angel the Medal of Honor. As one newspaper put it, "he fought with the strength of one hund…
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Join 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm as we discover the story of Private Elmer Fryar, a Paratrooper from the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, whose incredible actions on December 8, 1944 would earn this former Marine the Medal of Honor. Elmer's story has never been fully told like this before and it is an h…
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Click HERE to follow the new podcast by The National WWII Museum: Making Masters of the Air. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, streaming January 26 on Apple TV+. The series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raid…
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In this episode, show host and 11th Airborne Division historian Jeremy C. Holm delves into the life of Major General Joseph May Swing, the Father of the 11th Airborne Division. Known as "Jumping Joe" to his men, General Swing is a legend in America's airborne history and this episode will cover the first half of his military service, including his …
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This speech was given by 11th Airborne Division historian and author Jeremy C. Holm on September 14, 2023 at the 2023 11th Airborne Division Association Reunion held at Sam's Town Gambling Hall and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeremy was honored to address the 11th Airborne Division Angels from WWII to today in attendance, as well as their wives, fa…
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