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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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago