World War II Stories Episodes
Between 1939-1945 the globe saw conflict with the Allied and Axis powers. Atomic warfare, secrets, and a total death count that leaves its mark on history.
Dec. 17, 2018
HEROES LIVE FOREVER II
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Heroes Live Forever Series
Sept. 17, 2018
WAR ANIMALS: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF WWII A 1001 HEROES AUTHOR INTERVIEW
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
July 18, 2018
THE JERSEY BROTHERS 1001 INTERVIEWS SALLY MOTT FREEMAN WWII FAMILY SAGA BEST SELLER
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
June 11, 2018
ERNIE PYLE'S BRAVE MEN
"Ernie Pyle's Brave Men" is the story of a legendary WWII journalist who inspired millions of Americans with his stories ordinary fighting men. "Brave Men" is one of his four books, and covers Pyle's assignment to cover the invasion of Sicily, which...
March 26, 2018
ALL BLOOD RUNS RED (PT III): THE TRUE STORY OF EUGENE BULLARD, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN FIGHTER PILOT
In "All Blood Runs Red Part III", we tell the story of Bullard's escape from war torn France to Spain and then Portugal, where, suffering from wounds and exhaustion, he is placed upon a ship bound for New York. Upon reaching New York, he reunites with...
March 12, 2018
ALL BLOOD RUNS RED (PT II): THE STORY OF EUGENE JACQUES BULLARD
"All Blood Runs Red" (Pt 2): Eugene Bullard: The first African American fighter pilot in History Part II (of three) covers Bullard's wounding while fighting at Verdun with the French Foreign Legion, his transfer to the French Air Corps and service...
March 4, 2018
ALL BLOOD RUNS RED (PT 1) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF EUGENE JACQUES BULLARD:THE WORLD'S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIGHTER PILOT
"All Blood Runs Red: The Incredible True Story of Eugene Bullard". WWI & II war hero in France, and the first American born African-American man to become a fighter pilot, Eugene Jacques Bullard was a living legend in France, and a virtual unknown...
Feb. 19, 2018
IWO JIMA (PT 2): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
Part II Iwo Jima: Nightmare in the Pacific covers the story of the fighting as well as the raising of the first and second flags on Mt. Surabachi, including the stories of the mistaken identities of the flag raisers and that of marine pfc. Ira Hayes....
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Feb. 5, 2018
IWO JIMA (PT 1): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
IWO JIMA: NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC (PT I): the US makes the tough decision to attack the well-fortified island of Iwo Jima, and does so beginning on Feb. 18th, 1945, with heavy losses. This episode covers the US attack through day one. Conclusion...
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Nov. 20, 2017
OPERATION MARKETGARDEN (PT II): A BRIDGE NOT TOO FAR: SPIES, LIES, AND ALIBIS
The two part story of a bold plan to strike the heart of Germany by dropping 36,000 British, Canadian, Polish, and American paratroopers in German controlled Holland in Sept 1944. Dedicated to the men who never made it back, this story doesn't pull any...
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Nov. 13, 2017
OPERATION MARKETGARDEN: A BRIDGE TOO FAR (PT 1) #WWII
The two part story of a bold plan to strike the heart of Germany by dropping 36,000 British, Canadian, Polish, and American paratroopers in German controlled Holland in Sept 1944. Dedicated to the men who never made it back, this story doesn't pull any...
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Aug. 28, 2017
THE COMMANDO RAID ON ST. NAZAIRE: THE MOST DARING RAID OF WWII
The St. Nazaire Raid, also known as Operation Chariot, was a British Amphibious attack on the heavily defended Normandie drydock at St. Nazaire on March 26th, 1942. The objective of the raid was to destroy the drydock in German-held St. Nazaire, thus...
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July 10, 2017
THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL: HELL IN THE PACIFIC #WWII #GUADALCANAL
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries
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June 26, 2017
NEVER CALL ME A HERO: AUTHOR INTERVIEW (#THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY)
An interview with co-authors Dr. Timothy and Laura Orr, discussing their new best-seller "Never Call Me A Hero", the story of Midway pilot Dusty Kleiss, who helped sink three Japanese ships at the Battle of Midway , which turned the tide of war in the ...
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Sept. 25, 2015
THE BOYS OF POINTE DU HOC
"The Boys of Point Du Hoc"- D-Day #WWII The most dramatic and deadly event of D-Day, June 6, 1944, and there were many, occurred as the Army Rangers 2nd Battalion stormed the 100 foot high vertical cliffs of Pointe Du Hoc at Normandy ti silence...
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July 19, 2015
JULIA CHILD'S RECIPE FOR SHARK REPELLENT
"Julia Child's Recipe For Shark Repellant"-One of TV's most beloved chefs was also one of the OSS's most beloved agents in WWII, according to documents recently declassified at the CIA. Listen to her story here, and join us at www.Facebook.com/1001Heroes with your memories of Julia Child. You can find all our episodes at www.1001storiespodcast.com. Interview with Emeril Lagasse from Wine Spectator, available at YouTube. Information from cia.org and wikipedia. Learn more about your ad choices....
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May 10, 2015
THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS
"The Story of the Four Chaplains"- Of the 920 men who left NewYork on the U.S.A.T. Dorchester on january 23rd, 1943, only 230 survived the torpedo attack brought upon them by a German u-boat. Four chaplains accompanied 668 men on their way to frigid, watery graves along with the ship. Had it not been for the incredible heroism of these chaplains, the number of dead would certainly have been much higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 14, 2015
THE HEROES OF THE USS BARB: THE SUB THAT SANK A TRAIN
"The USS Barb-The Sub That Sank A Train"- The story of the USS Barb and its heroic captain and crew in 1944 and 1945. The Barb sank more tonnage than any sub in history, and was responsible for launching the only ground raid on the island of Japan during the war, during which its crew dynamited a train successfully. Fluckey won the Medal of Honor for his actions in a daring raid on Japanese forces occupying the coast of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...