In this episode, I spoke with author Larry Alexander to discuss his latest book "Shattered Jade: A Novel of Saipan".  From New York Times bestselling author Larry Alexander comes a gritty historical novel of World War II, told through the eyes of soldiers on both sides of the firing line.Tarawa was hell but Saipan is worse ..read more

In this episode, I read the column, Pyle explains how servicemen going into battle will be changed by the experience. Doug Hess is the host!  ..read more

In this episode, I spoke with authors David and Margaret White about their book "Wings of War: The World War II Fighter Plane that Saved the Allies and the Believers Who Made It Fly". The incredible, untold story behind the rise of the P-51 Mustang, the World War II fighter plane that destroyed the Luftwaffe and made D-Day possible ..read more

Episode 45 - Author Ronald Drabkin and his book Beverly Hills Spy The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor In this episode, I spoke with author Ronald Drabkin on his book "Beverly Hills Spy The Double-Agent War Hero Who Helped Japan Attack Pearl Harbor". The untold story of the World War I hero who became a fixture of high society in Golden Age Hollywood—all while acting as a double agent for the Japanese Empire as it prepared to attack Pearl Harbor! Doug Hess is the host ..read more

In this episode, I read an article Pyle wrote that was published on Saturday, April 21, 1954 titled "They Just Lay There, Blinking ..read more

In this episode, I spoke with Dr James Holsinger on "Patton's Tactician: The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keys ..read more

"Patton's War Volume 1" with Author Kevin M Hymel ..read more

A beautiful reckoning with the life and work of the legendary journalist Ernie Pyle, who gave World War II a human face for millions of Americans even as he wrestled with his own demons ..read more

In this episode we listen to a few personal items that Ernie wrote about on Monday, February 12, 1945. They focus on his father and Aunt Mary. Doug Hess is the host ..read more

Normally this is an audio only podcast found on all audio streaming services. Today August 3rd is National Ernie Pyle Day! CEO James Lott Jr decided to take over hosting duties from regular host Doug Hess to celebrate the late Pulitzer Prize winning World War II Correspondant. 1900-1945 ..read more