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VW6: The Americanization of the War
In 1965, the ground war in South Vietnam intensified. In June, the ARVN suffered a disaster at the hands of the Viet Cong in the Battle of Dong Xoai.…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Rescue Dawn
In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 2006 film Rescue Dawn, based on the true story of American pilot Dieter Dengler, who was shot down over L…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
VW5: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the Entry of American Ground Forces
In August, 1964, three North Vietnamese gunboats attacked an American destroyer. This incident was followed by a perceived (but imaginary) second att…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
VW4: South Vietnam in Crisis
In early 1963, the Viet Cong decisively defeated an attacking ARVN force at the Battle of Ap Bac, proving that the guerrillas were a force to be reck…
9 months ago
VW3: The Rise of the Viet Cong
In 1959, the government of North Vietnam, now under the direction of Communist Party Chairman Le Duan, decided to initiate a war with the South Vietn…
9 months, 1 week ago
VW2: Dien Bien Phu and the Geneva Agreements
After the Second World War, France decided to reassert control over French Indochina. This policy met strong resistance from both Communist and right…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
VW1: Introduction to the Vietnam War
In this episode, Sean McIver returns to join James and to help kick off a new series on the Vietnam War. Sean and James give an overview of Vietnames…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The 10 Best Allied Fighters of World War II (with Sean McIver) - Part 2
In this episode, Sean and James complete their discussion of the top 10 Allied fighters of World War II.
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9 months, 3 weeks ago
The 10 Best Allied Fighters of World War II (with Sean McIver) - Part 1
In this episode, James and frequent guest Sean McIver count down the ten best Allied fighter planes of World War II.
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9 months, 3 weeks ago
KW13: Prisoners of War in the Korean War
In any war, being taken prisoner is a traumatic experience, and the Korean War was no exception. In this episode, James discusses the experiences of …
10 months ago