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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
The Pacific Episode 5
In this episode, Sean and James discuss Part 5 of The Pacific, in which Eugene Sledge goes into combat for the first time. Sledge is briefly reunited…
1 year, 4 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 5: The Destruction of the USS Philadelphia
The USS Philadelphia, launched in 1799, played a crucial role in early American naval history but was captured by Tripolitan forces in 1803 after run…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Pacific Episode 4
Previously limited by a heart murmur, Eugene Sledge enlists in the Marines and trains for combat, while Leckie and the 1st Marine Division are put in…
1 year, 4 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 4: The First Barbary War (1801-05)
The First Barbary War began in response to decades of harassment of American traders by North African pirates. Before becoming president, Thomas Jeff…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Pacific Episode 3
The 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal is relieved and arrives in Melbourne, Australia. Battle weary, many Marines go AWOL, engaging in drunken escap…
1 year, 4 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 3: The Barbary States and Their 300-Year Reign of Mediterranean Piracy
The Barbary States (Morocco, Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis) were the greatest thorn in the side of the young American republic after it won independence, p…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Pacific Episode 2
In this episode, Dave and James discuss the second episode of HBO’s The Pacific. This episode deals primarily with the Battle of Henderson Field, es…
1 year, 5 months ago
Key Battles of the Barbary Wars, Episode 2: The British Origins of the US Navy
The American Navy was birthed in the Barbary Wars. Sure, there was a token navy in the Revolutionary War, but battles were mostly won in that war by …
1 year, 5 months ago
The Pacific Episode 1
In this episode, Dave and James discuss and review Part 1 of the epic 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, which follows the lives and wartime actions of…
1 year, 5 months ago