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Podcast #408: The Incredible Forgotten Story of WWII’s Ed Dyess
Ed Dyess was a smart, talented, athletic kid from Texas who had a passion for flying, movie star good looks, ...
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A Civilian’s Primer on Military Rank and Insignia
If you're a regular ol' civilian like me, you might have a lot of respect for the military, but you don't ...
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Podcast #394: The Incredible True Story of the Renegade WWII Pilots Who Helped Win the War in the Pacific
In 1942, the United States was fighting a war in two major theaters: Europe and the Pacific. But in the ...
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Podcast #361: The Untold Story of WWII’s 45th Infantry Division
When many people think of the American involvement in WWII, they likely bring to mind the 101st Airborne ...
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How to Plan for an Escape From a Prisoner of War Camp
Editor's note: The following excerpt on preparing to escape a prisoner of war camp was taken from FM ...
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The Simple Sabotage Manual
In 1944, the Allied troops were gaining ground on the battlefields of WWII, but still faced opposition ...
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Podcast #291: The Untold Story of Jimmy Stewart’s WWII Service
Jimmy Stewart is one of the greatest actors in American cinema. He’s appeared in some of our most ...
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The Rise and Fall of the Army Surplus Store
You’ve probably been to an army surplus store. They all look pretty much the same wherever you ...
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Podcast #235: The Curious Science of War
War has always been a catalyst for technological innovations. There’s nothing that will spur human ...
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Podcast #231: How the Ghosts of Tradition Inspired Ancient Military Might
The armies of ancient Greece and Rome have gained legendary status. Both militaries successfully conquered ...
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Podcast #228: What It Takes to Become a Navy SEAL
I've had several Navy SEALs on the podcast, because as the SEALs are one of the world's last bastions ...
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Podcast #205: Seven Brothers, the Merchant Marine, the War Against Hitler’s U-boats
You've probably heard of the great battles fought in Europe and the Pacific during WWII, but did you know ...
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What the History of the Army’s PT Test Can Teach Every Man About Complacency and Readiness
Both soldiers and civilians alike have always taken an interest in the tests the Army uses to assess ...
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Podcast #150: Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice
One of my favorite writers is a fella by the name of Adam Makos. Ever since Adam was a teenager, he's ...
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Podcast #134: A Field Manual For Life After Combat
What happens when a soldier returns from the battlefield? How does a combat veteran transition from the ...
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Blow It Out Your Barracks Bag! WWII Slang From the Front
“Our fighting men are makers of slang because they are adventurous individuals and they are not ...
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Podcast #106: Photographing War and Conflict with Robert Nickelsberg
Robert Nickelsberg was a contract photographer for TIME magazine for 25 years. During that time he ...
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Podcast #100: The Kill Switch with Phil Zabriskie
What does it mean to kill for your country? How do you learn to do it? What does it feel like in the ...
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Podcast #98: West Point 1915 With Michael Haskew
West Point's graduating class of 1915 produced some of America's greatest military leaders including ...
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Art of Manliness Podcast #94: A Higher Call With Adam Makos
On December 20, 1943, exactly 71 years ago to the day, a badly damaged American bomber was flying over ...
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