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U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillips

A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history.

  1. HÁ 4 DIAS

    David Gendell - Battles at Annapolis

    David Gendell discusses his book, Battles at Annapolis: Two Remarkable Football Games in the Army-Navy Rivalry, with Preble Hall host, Stephen Phillips. The book covered the only two Army-Navy games played on the Naval Academy grounds. The first in 1893 was held on Worden Field, the second in 1942 at Thompson Field (Now Lejuene Hall), during World War II.

    53min

  2. 25 DE AGO.

    Craig Symonds - Annapolis Goes to War

    Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus of History at the U.S. Naval Academy, discusses his latest book, Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and its Trial by Fire in World War II.

    49min

  3. 28 DE JUL.

    Mike Fink: Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18 - Flying High With Harris' Hellcats

    In this, our 250th episode of Preble Hall, the United States Naval Academy Museum's own Education Specialist Sondra Duplantis interviews Mike Fink, author of Intrepid's Fighting Squadron 18 Flying High With Harris' Hellcats.  Join us for an exciting journey as Fink takes us into the ready rooms, cockpits and battle spaces of the "Two-a-Day 18" and the USS Intrepid. This experience navigates the incredible human experiences and unsurmounted heroism of Harris' Hellcats.

    1h1min

  4. 21 DE JUL.

    Will Wright & U.S. Naval Academy's 150th Anniversary Postal Stamp

    In this episode of Preble Hall, Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews Will Wright, USNA Class of 1995, and a member of the offshore sailing team. They discuss the U. S. Postal Service stamp issued for the  U.S. Naval Academy's 150th Anniversary that depicted Swift, one of the Academy's offshore sailing boats with Will and other midshipmen in Swift's crew.

    25min

  5. 5 DE MAI.

    Marc Leepson - Unlikely War Hero

    In this episode, Marc Leepson discusses his book The Unlikely War Hero, A Vietnam War POW's Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton. This book is a biography of Doug Hegdahl, a Sailor that fell off of USS Canberra (CA 2) into the Gulf of Tonkin. Hegdahl was captured by the North Vietnamese and landed in the Hanoi Hilton with other American prisoners of war (POW). While in captivity, he memorized 254 names of his fellow prisoners. Hegdahl was ordered to accept early release. Once back in the United States, he provided the list of names to his debriefers. As a result, 65 American servicemen who were listed as missing in action (MIA), had their status changed to POW.

    44min

  6. 23 DE ABR.

    Admiral James Stavridis and The Admiral's Bookshelf

    Admiral James Stavridis discusses his latest book, The Admiral's Bookshelf. Published by the Naval Institute Press, it is third in a series following The Leader's Bookshelf and The Sailor's Bookshelf. He and host Stephen Phillips discuss works from Stavridis' collection that inspire, each connected to a theme. The books discussed include The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, Nimitz at War by Craig Symonds, and Elements of Style, which suggests “Write with simplicity and precision” by William Strunk and E.B. White.

    36min

  7. 15 DE ABR.

    From Ironclads to Admiral, John Lorimer Worden

    John Quarstein and Robert Worden join Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss their book, From Ironclads to Admiral: John Lorimer Worden and Naval Leadership. This important work is a detailed biography with emphasis on Worden's service on USS Monitor and other ironclads during the Civil War. Equally interesting is Worden's time as Superintendent at the U.S. Naval Academy and as a founding member, with membership number 1, of the U.S. Naval Institute.

    1h37min

  8. 13 DE JAN.

    Brian Dickinson: Calm in the Chaos

    Brian Dickinson joins Dr. Stephen Phillips on Preble Hall to discuss Brian's book, Calm in the Chaos, True Tales from Elite U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers and the Navy’s SAR Swimmer community to include the history of its development and some historical examples of this important mission. Listeners can follow Brian at:Https://briandickinson.net Https://calminthechaospodcast.com @briancdickinson on all socials

    58min
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A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history.

Informações

  • Criado por
    U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillips
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2025
  • Episódios
    257
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025 U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillips
  • Site do podcast
    Preble Hall

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