The Black Chamber
You probably know about the Central Intelligence Agency, commonly known as the CIA. And you might have even heard of its WWII predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services, or the OSS. But did you kno...
18 Juni 20249min
Zeppelins Over London
Those who study World War II history have undoubtedly heard about the Blitz, the horrific German bombing of London throughout the conflict. But did you know that this was not the first time in history...
17 Juni 20248min
Paul Revere (Where are they now?)
"Where Are They Now?" Limited Summer Weekend Series. Did you ever wonder what happened to the characters you learned about in history after the big events they are known for? This week - Paul Revere. ...
15 Juni 202411min
Conversations: Battle of Saipan, w/David Sears
Today's guest, David Sears, is a military historian and frequent commentator for the History Channel on the Pacific Theatre of World War II. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more ...
14 Juni 202422min
Japan's Last Soldier
Did you know that there was one particular soldier who really took the Samurai code of honor ideology to heart by fleeing from the invading Americans on Guam island in 1944, only to emerge in 1972? h...
13 Juni 20248min
Bat Bombs
Way before the invention of the Atomic Bombs through the Manhattan Project, in 1943, President Roosevelt approved another top-secret military project that would cost the American taxpayers 2 million d...
12 Juni 20248min
Cherry Blossoms at Night
We have all learned about the last few months of the Pacific War in 1945 and its infamous end in August when the United States dropped two Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But did you know that...
11 Juni 20248min
Killing Tojo
As the Americans rushed to his door, the General screamed through the window, "I am Tojo!" he then turned around to face the room, placed a loaded .32 caliber Colt automatic to his heart, and pulled t...
10 Juni 20248min
