In this first episode of our new miniseries, we focus on the first year of U.S. involvement in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The road to Pearl Harbor is marked by escalating tensions between the United States and Japan, beginning with Japan's invasion of China in 1937. Discover why diplomatic negotiations between the two nations failed to find common ground, and what the motivation was that ultimately caused the United States to enter the war. In this first miniseries episode, follow along as we discuss what linked the conflicts in Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to America's acti ..read more

This is part 3 of our conversation with Brad Gottfried on the 1862 Maryland Campaign from the U.S. Civil War. In this episode we look at the afternoon phase of fighting that took place on Sept. 17, 1862 near the Antietam creek. We examine famous areas of the battlefield like the Bloody Lane and the Burnside Bridge, where in a matter of hours thousands of souls would be sacrificed upon the alter of freedom. The author of 18 books on the U.S. Civil War and counting, as well as a licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam and licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg, Brad's knowledge will help everyone from ..read more

Brad Gottfried visits our studio and we discuss the exhilarating story surrounding the bloodiest single day in American history. Brad is an expert on the Battle of Antietam and has dedicated his life to sharing our beloved history. As we approach the 161st anniversary of the battle, Brad takes us on a journey into some of the most tenacious and brutal events that took place in 1862. The author of 18 books on the U.S. Civil War and counting, as well as a licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam and licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg, Brad's knowledge will help everyone from history new-comers to d ..read more

Tune in for an epic story about MEDEVAC pilots and their crews saving lives on the battlefield. Discover the history of the relationship between grunts on the ground and the helicopter crews in the air. Find out what a '9-Line' is used for as Brett and Colby discuss how more lives are being saved in our nation's history than ever before. Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — www.civilwartrails.org/    Hosts Colby Sumner &n ..read more

In this episode of America: Fog of War, Brett and Colby highlight the individual who, originally deemed to be too small by Army standards, goes on to become the Army's most decorated combat veteran of World War II. Through his bravery and determination, Audie Murphy lands in Sicily, fights his way up the Italian coastline, and into Nazi occupied France. Hear his story and how he did it. Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — www.civil ..read more

In this episode of America: Fog of War, Colby and Brett look at the U.S. Army Air Corps' daring raid over Ploiesti, Romania. Learn how U.S. bomber crews, flying low to the deck, landed a knockout blow against the Third Reich's largest gas station--denying the Nazi war machine the vital fuel it needed to conduct multi-front warfare.  Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — www.civilwartrails.org/    Hosts Colby Sumner &n ..read more

In part 2 of "The Battles of Fallujah," Colby and Brett take us into the 2nd Phase of the battle to control the city. The chaotic house-to-house, street-to-street fighting that Fallujah is remembered for will feature engagements like the House from Hell and many other up-close and personal fights for survival.   Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — www.civilwartrails.org/    Hosts Colby Sumner      &nb ..read more

Discover the dangerous covert world of MACVSOG [the U.S. Military's premiere special operations organization during the Vietnam War]. Operating deep behind enemy lines, in both Laos and Cambodia, SOG Recon Teams were tasked with observing the Ho Chi Minh trail, capturing NVA soldiers, direct action assaults, and many other extremely difficult missions. Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Become a Member for more insider content Follow Civil War Trails — www.civilwartrails.org/    Hosts ..read more

This is the first of a new episode type we will be featuring on America: Fog of War, called The SIT-REP [The Situation Report]. This is something we wanted to put out so all of you can stay up to date on the "situation' of the show--what we're working on next, improvements we're making to the show, and what we have on the horizon. Listen to The SIT-REP and find out what's going on with America: Fog of War and to hear the some important news about the next few months. Brett’s Call-to-Action Follow us on:  Instagram @Americafogofwar   TikTok @america_fogofwar Beco ..read more

4.3) Debrief with Gene Barr: In this Debrief episode, Brett and Colby sit down with author Gene Barr (A Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship, and Combat from Fort Donelson Through the Vicksburg Campaign) to discuss the personal experiences of a Union soldier in Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee. The conversation covers everything from missing loved ones to a soldier coming face to face with the violence they're capable of.    Listen to the conversation and see the similarities between the experiences of the civil war soldier and those of the modern American warrior ..read more