The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where the action in “The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War” took place. Each week, Bill and Seth dive deep into topics pertaining to the Pacific War during World War II. We dissect the battles, tactics, strategies, and personalities that drove the United States' victory on the largest battlefront in human history. Seth and Bill bring out the hard facts about the war that resonates deeply today, some 80 years after the war was fought. New episodes are released on this channel every Tuesday, and the audio versions of each episode are released at the same time everywhere you receive your podcasts. Make sure you subscribe to get notifications of every fresh upload and new show! If you prefer an audio-only version of “The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War,” it can be heard here: And for those of you interested in the transition from active duty to industry, Bill’s book “From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership” is available in hardback at Amazon and other resellers, in eBook format on Kindle and Apple, and in audiobook format on Audible.

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The Battle of Empress Augusta Bay with special guest Drachinifel

This week Seth and Bill are again joined by naval historian Drachinifel and the trio discusses the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay that was fought as a result of the invasion of Bougainville on the nigh...

11 Heinä 20231h 42min

The Invasion of Bougainville

This week Seth and Bill tackle the invasion of Bougainville on November 1, 1943. With the noose around Rabaul growing ever tighter, ADM Halsey and the new 3rd Marine Division and veteran 37th Infantr...

4 Heinä 20231h 29min

Medals of Honor from the Silent Service

This week Seth and Bill welcome special guest Chuck Merkel to the show to discuss the Medals of Honor awarded to those members of the Silent Service during World War II. Together the trio goes into t...

27 Kesä 20232h 1min

Sweep up the Solomons-The Naval Battles of Vella LaVella and Cape St. George

This week Bill and Seth sweep up the remaining naval surface battles in the long and bloody road up the Solomons island chain. US Navy destroyers meet the Imperial Navy once again at The Naval Battle...

20 Kesä 20231h 38min

Gung Ho! The Makin Island Raid

This week Seth and Bill take a step back to 1942 and look at the somewhat audacious, somewhat foolhardy Makin Island Raid of August 1942. Colonel Evans Carlson and his 2nd Raider Battalion, Carlson's...

13 Kesä 20231h 39min

The Ace Race Over New Guinea 1943-44 with special guest John Bruning

This week Seth and Bill welcome first time guest, author and historian John Bruning to the show to discuss the ace race of New Guinea in 1943. The trio unpacks the stories of General George Kenney, t...

6 Kesä 20232h 23min

Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep

This week Bill and Seth discuss one of the most famous pilots and famous squadrons in history, Pappy Boyington and his famous Black Sheep. Seth and Bill debunk some of the myths and lore about Pappy ...

30 Touko 20231h 46min

Memorial Day 2023

We wanted to drop a quick note in honor of Memorial Day this year. In this short video, Seth reads the famous "Dear Jackie" letter written by LCDR John J. Shea to his young son shortly before LCDR Sh...

29 Touko 20238min