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The Pacific Episode 10
Following the Japanese surrender, the Marines return home. Leckie resumes working at the newspaper he worked for before the war. He also starts a rel…
1 year, 3 months ago
ENCORE: Marine Raiders
In this episode, James tells the fascinating history of America’s first Special Forces unit: the Marine Raiders. Formed in 1942, the Raiders played a…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Pacific Episode 9
Sledge and the 1st Marine Division land at Okinawa. Cynical and exhausted, Sledge and "Snafu" Shelton show no compassion for the Japanese troops and …
1 year, 3 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 9: Aftermath of the Barbary Wars
In this final episode of our series on the Barbary Wars, we look at the fates of the Barbary States. After 1815, the Barbary States lost their indepe…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Pacific Episode 8
Tired of selling war bonds, Basilone requests a combat assignment and is transferred to the 5th Marine Division where he trains Marines for combat as…
1 year, 3 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 8: The Second Barbary War (1815)
The conclusion of the War of 1812 elevated America's naval reputation and marked the start of the "Era of Good Feelings," a period of national pride.…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Pacific Episode 7
In this episode, Sean and James continue their discussion and review of The Pacific. In this episode, Sledge and the 5th Marines move into Peleliu's …
1 year, 3 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary War, Episode 7: An Uneasy Peace -- The Interbellum Period and the War of 1812
The 1807 Treaty with Tripoli ended the First Barbary War, allowing American ships to sail freely in the Mediterranean without tribute payments. This …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Pacific Episode 6
Sustaining heavy losses and fighting in exceedingly hot conditions with little drinkable water, the Marines move to capture Peleliu's vital airfield.…
1 year, 4 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary War, Episode 6: Swashbuckling Ship Battles and 500-Mile Desert Marches Won the First Barbary War
In Episode 6, we dive into two pivotal battles in the First Barbary War: Tripoli and Derne. It starts with Stephen Decatur's dramatic assault on Tri…
1 year, 4 months ago