Tigers by the Fire

Senior Ian Doody talks about his time at the Albert H. Small Normandy Institute. During the 2022 summer, Ian traveled with Mr. Arvites to Washington D.C. as part of the Albert H. Small Normandy Instit...

3 Aug 202226min

In this episode, the students take a look at the treatment of African American and LBGTQ Soldiers during the war.

10 Jan 202250min

In this episode, the group looks at Axis propaganda and its role in the racial policies of both Japan and Germany. Throughout the 20s and 30s, propaganda facilitated public sentiment and allowed for a...

20 Dec 202130min

In 1942 the SS began Operation Reinhard, the systematic killing of all Jews in Poland. This new phase to what would be known as the Holocaust led to the death of around two million people. Named after...

15 Dec 202122min

This week's episode focuses on the Tuskegee Airmen. The famous 332nd escort fighter group has lived in pop culture through cinema. They were one of the highest awarded units in the entire war and had ...

15 Dec 202120min

This episode takes a look into the Black Shirts of Italy and their role in the rise of Benito Mussolini. This group of extremists paved the way for Mussolini's government and laid out a blueprint that...

11 Nov 202125min

This episode looks into the exploits of John Basilone, one of America's first war heroes in WWII. Basilone was made famous following his heroism on Guadalcanal where he won the Congressional Medal of ...

18 Okt 202126min

Tigers by the Fire Season 2 Episode 1 - "Midway" This episode takes a look at the Battle of Midway. Faught from June 4 - June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway represents a turning point in the war in the...

28 Sep 202125min