Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

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The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.

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The Black Cats: Charles Sternburg

Charles Sternburg served in the Navy in World War II with the Black Cats. The Black Cats were a group of bombers that flew stealth missions in the Pacific, tasked often with destroying enemy submarines or flying reconnaissance. They flew seaplanes called PBY Catalinas which were nearly invisible during the night, but were incredibly vulnerable to enemy munitions. Sternburg flew as a co-pilot and bombardier with the Black Cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
MAR 20

Authentic Leadership: LTG Charles D. Luckey

Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey served in the Army as an infantry officer, special forces officer (Green Beret), and a JAG officer. He retired as the oldest Green Beret in uniform. In this interview, Luckey tells stories from his service, and what he learned about leadership during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
MAR 13

Navy SEAL in Afghanistan: CDR Jon Macaskill

Commander Jon Macaskill served in Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL. He graduated from the Naval Academy, and served in the SEAL teams from 2003 to 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min
MAR 6

Gliding Into Sicily: Samuel Fine

Samuel Fine served as a glider pilot in World War II. He trained British Glider pilots, and flew in with them during the Invasion of Sicily. Fine also flew troops into D-Day & Operation Market Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min
FEB 27 · BONUS

FEED DROP: Unsolved Histories

Hi, I’m Ken Harbaugh, host of Warriors In Their Own Words. In order to gear up for some exciting new episodes, we’re taking a break this week. In the meantime, I wanted to share an episode from another podcast I think you’ll enjoy. Unsolved Histories explores forgotten mysteries and other little-known stories. The episode I’m sharing with you covers missing flight 293, where 101 people disappeared with no distress call. This multi-part story they covered in season 1 was so impactful that it directly resulted in Congress passing new legislation. Here is Flight 293 Episode One: Brothers. -- The Unsolved Histories podcast team was pleased to get a phone call letting us know a U.S. senator not only listened to Season 1 but wanted to address a problem raised by our recounting of the tragic story of Flight 293. Military men and women who go missing, but not in action, are not remembered or memorialized and the families left without the support that is given to other MIA families. If passed, the Flight 293 Remembrance Act will change that. Host Feliks Banel researched this and other accidents involving service members who seemed to be forgotten by the government they served. Here’s a clip from episode one of Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293? For more information, including pictures and all episodes, see our website, unsolvedhistoriespod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
FEB 20

The Raid at Cabanatuan: MAJ Robert Prince

Major Robert Prince served as an Army Ranger during World War II. He fought throughout the Phillippines, and helped plan the Raid on Cabanatuan, a Japanese POW camp. With the help of Filipino civilians, the Rangers, Alamo Scouts and guerilla forces traveled 24 miles under the cover of darkness to launch a surprise attack on the camp. They successfully defeated the Japanese and liberated over 500 prisoners of war. Actor James Franco portrayed MAJ Prince in The Great Raid (2005), which tells the story of Cabanatuan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
FEB 13

The Suicide Cliffs: Cpl Roy Roush Part II

Corporal Roy Roush served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He fought in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Battle of Tarawa, the Battle of Saipan, and the Battle of Tinian. He later served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. In this interview, Roush describes his experiences during the Battle of Saipan & the Battle of Tinian To learn more about Roush, check out his book, Open Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min
FEB 6

Fighting Ghosts in Tarawa: Cpl Roy Roush Part I

Corporal Roy Roush served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He fought in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Battle of Tarawa, the Battle of Saipan, and the Battle of Tinian. He later served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. In this interview, Roush describes the Battle of Tarawa. To learn more about Roush, check out his book, Open Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min

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Doing the right thing when no one is looking.

Mar 13

Glacier1975

That is leadership. Here men led. With honor. Let’s hope others can follow. We seem to be short a few good men and women these days.
Never forget!

09/14/2024

Medicrn

This is supposed to be about World War II history. Never in the history of mankind during a pandemic have a healthy been quarantined. It doesn’t work obviously.
Outstanding Interviews

03/05/2024

OnceVOX

Col Cash is an amazing individual.
The best way to learn history

12/04/2023

dickydipper

The best way to learn history is from those who made it, not from a book pushing the agenda of the writer!!
Great History

07/13/2023

Segisoo

This podcast is awesome because it really is just the Vet talking, telling his story. I could live without getting church in my ear for half the podcast - something I wasn’t trying to download - but that’s what forward and stop buttons are for. I love hearing vets tell their stories. Thanks to all of you out there!
Great Show!

09/01/2023

Cgerety1

A recent find for me. Great to listen to veterans talk about their experiences. Well recorded and edited. Thanks to the interviewers as well. Finally, thanks to all the veterans for telling these stories.
The Candy Bomber

03/26/2023

TXFishmonger

I can’t remember when I was so moved by a history podcast. This is such an amazing and heartwarming story told so well by a humble hero. I will share it with all who will listen. This should be r
Such great Americans.

12/20/2022

GAA59

I love hearing their stories and your style of just letting them talk. Well done.
How could I…

11/06/2022

Ssisok

How could I ever thank each and every soldier who fought in war, but to say, “thank you each, and I’ve tried to live a meaningful life of accomplishment and lived it beholden to goodness as proof of that thankfulness.” Sempre fi!
One of my favorite podcasts

09/25/2022

wrightkc

I like that you can’t hear the questions being asked. It’s more like a story. It’s perfect the way it is. No offense to the listener saying you should get a mike for the host.

The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.