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America Strikes Back: The Doolittle Raid - Part 2
Part 2 of a special documentary program telling the story of Jimmy Doolittle's legendary raid on Japan in April, 1942. Featuring Doolittle and his raiders telling their stories, in their own words.
Published on 16 years ago
America Strikes Back: The Doolittle Raid - Part 1
In the four months following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States military suffered setback after setback. In an effort to strike at the heart of the Japanese Empire, American milit…
Published on 16 years ago
Bob Caron
This week, guest host Dr. Lewis Sorley speaks with Robert Caron, the pilot of the last helicopter to evacuate Saigon prior to its fall on April 30, 1975. The evacuation was captured in a famous photo…
Published on 16 years ago
Michael Durant & The Story of SFC Jared Monti
This week's episode features two of the most acclaimed stories of modern war. The first guest, Michael Durant, was the American pilot who was taken prisoner when his helicopter was shot down during t…
Published on 16 years ago
John Robert Slaughter
In this edition, hear the chronicle of Bob Slaughter, who wrote the memoir "Omaha Beach and Beyond..." which recounts the day when his company landed in Normandy on D-Day, and their later travels thr…
Published on 16 years ago
Go For Broke: The Story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
This special edition documentary features the story of the all-Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. Told by the men whose motto was "Go For Broke," this program follows th…
Published on 16 years ago
Profiles in Valor - Staff Sergeant Patrick Jordan
Profiles in Valor, the newest radio program from the American Veterans Center, features a short interview with a decorated service member of today's generation. In this episode, host Tim Holbert inte…
Published on 16 years ago
Rufus Phillips - Part 1
In this episode, host Lewis Sorley speaks to Rufus Phillips, author of the recently published "Why Vietnam Matters." Phillips was among the earliest American advisers in Vietnam, becoming a member of…
Published on 16 years ago
SSgt. Jeremiah Workman
Marine Corps Sergeant Jeremiah Workman is a recipient of the Navy Cross for his valorous actions during the second battle of Fallujah in November of 2004. In this edition, Sgt. Workman recalls this …
Published on 16 years, 1 month ago
Band of Brothers - Bill Guarnere & Babe Heffron
In this edition, Gene has a conversation with William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Edward "Babe" Heffron, two of the famed "Band of Brothers." The two, with journalist Robyn Post, wrote the book "Brother…
Published on 16 years, 1 month ago