7 episodes
Fixbayonets.us Mark Flowers
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- History
My goal is to tell stories that you won't usually find in history books. My passion is military history, and I've been studying for nearly sixty years.
I tell stories about people caught up in war; the men and women at the sharp end of the spear. My podcasts support my work and provide an avenue to present more content about America's wars in the mid- to late-20th century.
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To be a Marine in World War II
In this episode of the Fix Bayonets, we’ll look back nearly 80 years to examine the world of the World War II Marine.
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Desert Shield II – deploying the armored force
This is the second episode too the Fix Bayonets podcast looking back at Operation Desert Shield in 1990. I share some of my memories of that time and what the deployment meant to Soldiers in The Army's heavy armored forces
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Flamethrower up! A short story of Marines on Iwo Jima
This is a short story I wrote to illustrate one aspect in the experience of the World War II Marne.
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Uncovering Veterans' Stories
Many veterans want to tell their stories, but don't know how to start. Families often want to know about what their relatives did in the service. It's too late to find out after your veteran has passed.
In this episode, I offer some perspective on how to converse with veterans about their experiences, why it can be hard for them to open up, and tips for conducting positive interviews. -
Desert Shield 1 – the Iraqi threat
This is the first of several episodes I'll be presenting over this 30th anniversary of the Gulf War. In this episode, I examine the role that the Iran-Iraq War played in Saddam Hussein's decision to invade Kuwait.
I provide an analysis of the two warring armies in the Iran-Iraq War, how they adapted, and the techniques each used to gain battlefield superiority. I also look at the Iraqi Republican Guards, which conducted the invasion. I close the episode with an overview of the U.S. Army of the 1980s.
All the best, Mark -
Buddies – a short story
This is a fictional short story based on my research into the life of World War II Marines. It tells about three buddies heading for the next amphibious operation.