War Books
War Books features interviews with authors about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, and politics. The show covers both nonfiction and fiction, exploring how conflict and military themes are written about. It is created and hosted by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams.
Episodes
Cold War – CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner – Douglas Waller
Ep 060 – Nonfiction. Author Douglas Waller discusses his book, “The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner.”‘Frank Wisner was one of the most powerful men in 1950s Washington, though few knew it. Reporting directly to senior U.S. officials--his work largely hidden from Congress and the public-- Wisner masterminded some of the CIA’s most daring and controversial op
U.S. Civil War – Charles Sumner – Zaakir Tameez
Ep 059 – Nonfiction. Author Zaakir Tameez discusses his book, “Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation.”‘A landmark biography of Charles Sumner, the unsung hero of the American Civil War and Reconstruction.Charles Sumner is mainly known as the abolitionist statesman who suffered a brutal caning on the Senate floor by the proslavery congressman Preston Brooks in 1856. This violent episode has obscur
Cold War – The CIA's mind control project, MKULTRA – John Lisle
Ep 058 – Nonfiction. Historian John Lisle discusses his new book, “Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRA.”‘The inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project, MKULTRA, using never-before-seen testimony from the perpetrators themselves.Sidney Gottlieb was the CIA’s most cunning chemist. As head of the infamous MKULTRA project, he oversaw an assortment of
World War II – D-Day, an Oral History – Garrett Graff
Ep 057 – Nonfiction. New York Times Bestselling Author Garrett M. Graff discusses his book, “When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.”‘June 6, 1944—known to us all as D-Day—is one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable military triumphs. The surprise sunrise landing of more than 150,000 Allied troops on the beaches of occupied northern France is one of the most consequential days of
Russia-Ukraine War – Ukrainian Life During Wartime – Danielle Leavitt
Ep 056 – Nonfiction. Historian Danielle Leavitt discusses her new book, “By the Second Spring: Seven Lives and One Year of the War in Ukraine”‘An intimate, affecting account of life during wartime, told through the lives that have been shattered.Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many Americans have identified deeply with the Ukrainian cause, while others have cast doubt on its
Iraq War – Toxic Exposure & the Toll on Veterans – Joshua Howe & Alexander Lemons
Ep 055 – Nonfiction. Environmental Historian Joshua Howe & Marine Corps veteran Alexander Lemons discuss their new book, “Warbody: A Marine Sniper and the Hidden Violence of Modern Warfare.”‘A friendship between an environmental historian and a chronically ill US Marine yields a powerful exploration into the toxic effects of war on the human body.Alexander Lemons is a Marine Corps scout sniper
World War II – China & the Birth of the U.S. Special Forces – Stephen R. Platt
Ep 054 – Nonfiction. Historian Stephen R. Platt discusses his new book, “The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II.”‘The extraordinary life of forgotten World War II hero Evans Carlson, commander of America’s first special forces, secret confidant of FDR, and one of the most controversial officers in the history of the Marine Corps, who
U.S. Civil War – Lincoln's Peace – Michael Vorenberg
Ep 053 – Nonfiction. On what date did the U.S. #CivilWar end? Most would say April 9, 1865, when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. But historian Michael Vorenberg argues that may not be the case in his new book “Lincoln’s Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War."Support local bookstores & buy Michael’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781524733179Subscribe to the War Books podca
Cold War – The CIA: An Imperial History – Hugh Wilford
Ep 052 – Nonfiction. As World War II ended, the United States stood as the dominant power on the world stage. In 1947, to support its new global status, it created the CIA to analyze foreign intelligence. Historian Hugh Wilford talks about the CIA’s imperial history in his new book, “The CIA: An Imperial History”Support local bookstores & buy Hugh’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781
World War II - A Soviet Perspective on War & Shame – Sasha Vasilyuk
Ep 051 – Fiction. In 1941, a Soviet soldier witnesses Hitler's invasion of the USSR and must cope with its devastating consequences. Sasha Vasilyuk discusses her fantastic new novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," based on the real-life story of her grandfather’s experiences during and after the war.Support local bookstores & buy Sasha’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781639731534Subs
Modern War - The Next Cold War - George S. Takach (Author Interview, 2024)
Ep 050 – Nonfiction. Are we already in a second Cold War? George S. Takach says yes, and joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, “Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America.”Support local bookstores and buy George’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781639365630Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@war
World War II – Italian Front – Derek B. Miller (Author Interview, 2024)
Ep 049 – Fiction. In August 1943, a fourteen-year-old is newly orphaned and flees Rome after surviving the American bombing raid that killed his parents. Author Derek B. Miller joins me to discuss his fascinating new #WWII novel, "The Curse of Pietro Houdini."Support local bookstores & buy Derek’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781668020883Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouT
French Revolution – The Fall of Robespierre– Colin Jones
Ep 048 – Nonfiction. By July 1794, Robespierre was an outlaw, wanted for conspiracy against the French Republic. Historian Colin Jones chronicles Robespierre's finals hours & joins me to discuss his new book, "The Fall of Robespierre: 24 Hours in Revolutionary Paris."Support local bookstores & buy Colin’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780198715955Subscribe to the War Books podca
Cold War – Soviet Propaganda – Magda Stroinska
Ep 047 – Nonfiction. What's it like to grow up surrounded by Soviet propaganda? What lessons can we learn today? Magda Stroinska, Professor of Linguistics at McMaster University, joins me to discuss her fascinating new memoir, "My Life in Propaganda: Language and Totalitarian Regimes.”Support local bookstores & buy Magda’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781990735332Subscribe to the W
U.S. Civil War – Joshua Chamberlain, Unlikely Hero – Ronald C. White
Ep 046 – Nonfiction. Before 1862, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine, where he was a trained minister and professor. During the U.S. Civil War, he rose to fame as one of the North’s greatest heroes. Ronald C. White joins me to discuss his book, “On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.”Support local bookstores & buy Ron’s b
World War II – Investigating a Nazi Past – Burkhard Bilger
Ep 045 – Nonfiction. How do the descendants of Nazis reckon with the pasts of their families? Burkhard Bilger joins me to discuss his memoir, a ten-year quest to uncover the truth about his grandfather— a Nazi party chief, “Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family.”Support local bookstores & buy Burkhard’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780385353984Subscribe to the War Boo
America's Wars – Wars from 1800-1860 – Edward L. Ayers (Author Interview, 2023)
Ep 044 – Nonfiction. From 1800-1860, America grappled with 4 major wars: the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, the Mexican War, and the lead-up to the U.S. Civil War. Historian E joins me to discuss these wars & his new book, "American Visions: The United States, 1800-1860."Support local bookstores & buy Ed’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780393881264Subscribe to the War Books pod
Viking Wars – England, 1000-1066 – Don Hollway
Ep 043 – Nonfiction. For England, the decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars in which Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans vied for supremacy. Don Hollway joins me to discuss his new book, “Battle for the Island Kingdom: England's Destiny 1000–1066.”Support local bookstores & buy Don’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781472858931Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:You
World Wars I & II – Women in Intelligence – Helen Fry
Ep 042 – Nonfiction. Across both world wars, women ran spy networks and escape lines, parachuted behind enemy lines, and interrogated prisoners. Helen Fry joins me to discuss her fascinating new book, "Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars."Support local bookstores & buy Helen’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780300260779Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:Yo
Modern Wars – The F-35 Aircraft – Tom Burbage
Ep 041 – Nonfiction. The F-35 aircraft, which changed modern warfare, was one of the most expensive and controversial military programs in history. Tom Burbage joins me to discuss his new book, "F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightning II."Support local bookstores & buy Tom’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781510777576Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtub
Russia-Ukraine War – Putin's Mistakes – Owen Matthews
Ep 040 – Nonfiction. The Russia-Ukraine War is the most serious crisis in Europe since World War II. At the heart of the conflict is a mystery: why did Putin put his entire regime at risk of destruction? Owen Matthews joins me to discuss his new book, "Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine."Support local bookstores & buy Owen’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/97800
American Frontier Wars – Tecumseh & William Henry Harrison – Peter Stark
Ep 039 – Nonfiction. Tecumseh’s military stand against William Henry Harrison was a last chance to protect Indigenous people from U.S. expansion. Peter Stark joins me to discuss his new book, "Gallop Toward the Sun: Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison's Struggle for the Destiny of a Nation."Support local bookstores & buy Peter’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780593133613Subscribe to
Napoleonic Wars – Fighting Russia, a POW's memoir – Samuel de Korte
Ep 038 – Nonfiction. In 1812 the French emperor Napoleon invaded Russia. For this purpose, he gathered an army of half a million, including C.J. Wagevier, a Dutch officer who was captured and spent nearly 2 years in Russian captivity. Samuel de Korte joins me to discuss his translation of C.J.’s memoir of that time, “Fighting for Napoleon's Army in Russia: A POW's Memoir.”Support local bookstores
War of 1812 – Burning Washington, D.C. – Robert Watson
Ep 037 – Nonfiction. The War of 1812 was disastrous for the U.S., the lowest moment being the capture and burning of Washington, D.C. Historian Robert Watson talks about his new book, "When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes."Support local bookstores & buy Robert’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781647123505Subscribe to the War Bo
Franco-Prussian War – Bismarck's German Empire - Rachel Chrastil
Ep 036 – Nonfiction. Deliberately engineered by Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the Franco-Prussian War toppled the French Empire, unified Germany, and set Europe on the path to World War I. Historian Rachel Chrastil joins me to discuss her fascinating new book, "Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe."Support local bookstores & buy Rachel’s book here:ht
Cold War - East Germany's History - Katja Hoyer
Ep 035 – Nonfiction. In 1990, East Germany, a country born from war, ceased to exist. Katja Hoyer joins me to discuss East Germany's evolution during the Cold War & her fantastic new book, "Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany."Support local bookstores & buy Katja's book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781541602571Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtub
War Against ISIS – An Iranian on the Ground – Salar Abdoh
Ep 034 – Fiction. There aren't many books that give the perspective of the fight against ISIS from an Iranian perspective. Salar Abdoh joins me to discuss his extraordinary new novel, "Out of Mesopotamia."Support local bookstores & buy Salar’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781617758607Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcastApple: http
Russia-Ukraine War – Putin's Global Aims – Samuel Ramani
Ep 033 – Nonfiction. Why did Putin opt for regime change in Ukraine, rather than a smaller-scale intervention in Donbas? Samuel Ramani joins me to discuss his new book, "Putin's War on Ukraine: Russia's Campaign for Global Counter-Revolution."Support local bookstores & buy Samuel’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781787388512Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.
Eastern Europe's Wars – History Beyond War – Jacob Mikanowski
Ep 032 – Nonfiction. What is the importance of Eastern Europe, and how has it been defined by warfare? Jacob Mikanowski joins me to discuss his insightful new book, "Goodbye, Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land."Support local bookstores & buy Jacob’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781524748500Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@
Russia-Ukraine War – An On-The-Ground Perspective – Christopher Miller
Ep 031 – Nonfiction. As a journalist, Christopher Miller was on the ground in Ukraine when the first Russian missiles struck and troops crossed the border. He joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, "The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine."Support local bookstores & buy Christopher’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781399406857Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTu
America's Modern Wars – Forever Wars & Citizenship – Phil Klay
Ep 030 – Nonfiction. What do America's modern wars say about us as a country, and how should we respond as citizens? Phil Klay joins me to discuss his incredible new book, "Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War."Support local bookstores & buy Phil’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780593299241Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.yout
Spanish Conquests – The Fall of Tenochtitlan – Stefan Rinke
Ep 029 – Nonfiction. 500 years ago, a Spanish flotilla reached the Yucatán under the command of Hérnan Cortés, leading to the fall of Tenochtitlan. Stefan Rinke joins me to discuss his new book, "Conquistadors and Aztecs: A History of the Fall of Tenochtitlan."Buy Stefan’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Conquistadors-Aztecs-History-Fall-Tenochtitlan/dp/0197552463Subscribe to the War Books podca
Russia-Ukraine War - Inside the Kremlin's Narratives - Jade McGlynn
Ep 028 – Nonfiction. Why aren't ordinary Russians more outraged by Putin's invasion of Ukraine? Jade McGlynn joins me to discuss why & to talk about her fascinating new book, "Memory Makers: The Politics of the Past in Putin's Russia."Support local bookstores & buy Jade’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781350280762Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtu
Russia-Ukraine War – A Definitive History Of The War – Serhii Plokhy
Ep 027 – Nonfiction. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when considering history, shouldn't have been such a surprise. Harvard Professor of Ukrainian History, Serhii Plokhy, joins me to discuss his new book, "The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History."Support local bookstores & buy Serhii’s book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781324051190Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: ht
World War II – Spies in Wartime Berlin – Peter Mann
Ep 026 – Fiction. In wartime Berlin, intelligence & spying was anything if not complicated— both morally and in practice. Peter Mann’s excellent new novel, “The Torqued Man,” explores the contorted lives of two German spies in the final years of World War II.Support local bookstores & buy Peter’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780063072114Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:Yo
World War II – Franklin Roosevelt – Craig Nelson
Ep 025 – Nonfiction. Before the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. military was about the same size as Bulgaria's-- far too small to take on Hitler’s Germany. Craig Nelson discusses how FDR set out to change this in his new book, "V Is For Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution & the Triumph of World War II."Support local bookstores & buy Craig’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a
World War II – Remembering French Holocaust Victims – Anne Berest (English)
Ep 024 – Fiction. In 2003, a postcard arrived at Anne's home with 4 names written on it, all of them family members who died at Auschwitz. In a fascinating English-language interview, acclaimed French author Anne Berest discusses her new World War II autobiographical novel, "The Postcard."Support local bookstores & buy Anne’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781609458386Subscribe to the
Germany's Wars – German Military History since 1500 – Peter H. Wilson
Ep 023 – Nonfiction. Is there a uniquely German way of war? Oxford historian Peter H. Wilson joins me to challenge this notion & discuss 500 years of German military history in his new book, "Iron and Blood: A Military History of the German-Speaking Peoples since 1500."Support local bookstores & buy Peter’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780674987623Subscribe to the War Books podc
U.S. Civil War – Reconstruction & The War On Freedom – Kidada Williams
Ep 022 - Nonfiction. “If we understand the violence of reconstruction, we can understand the violence of today.” Kidada E. Williams joins me to discuss her illuminating new book, 'I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction.'Support local bookstores & buy Kidada’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781635576634Subscribe to the War Books podcast h
World War II – Glider Pilots – Scott McGaugh
Ep 021 - Nonfiction. No engines, no guns, and no second chances. For our U.S. Memorial Day episode, Scott McGaugh joins me to talk about the American glider pilots of World War II & his terrific new book, "Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II."Support local bookstores & buy Scott’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781472852946Subscribe to the War Books
Iraq War – Baghdad & 20 Years of Violence – Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Ep 020 - Nonfiction. 20 years later, the Iraq War still lingers. "All the civil wars in Iraq & Syria had the spark from that chaos." Ghaith Abdul-Ahad joins me to discuss his fantastic new book, 'A Stranger in Your Own City: Travels in the Middle East's Long War.'Support local bookstores & buy Ghaith’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780593536889Subscribe to the War Books podcast h
Future of War – New Threats & the Age of Danger – Andrew Hoehn and Thom Shanker
Ep 019 - Nonfiction. How dangerous are things right now? In a first for the War Books Podcast, we discuss the future of war. Andrew Hoehn and Thom Shanker join me to chat about their terrific new book, "Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats."Support local bookstores & buy Andrew and Thom’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/978030682
World War One – Language, Love, & Same-Sex Partnerships – Aleksandar Hemon
Ep 018 - Fiction. What can World War One, one of the world's most destructive conflicts, teach us about language, love, & same-sex partnerships? Aleksandar Hemon joins me to discuss his incredible new novel, "The World and All That It Holds."Support local bookstores & buy Aleksandar’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780374287702Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https
Russia's Modern Wars – Vladimir Putin – Mark Galeotti
Ep 017 - Nonfiction. “Ukraine is very different from all the other wars... it’s one in which Putin involves himself much more personally.” Mark Galeotti demystifies Russia's wars since the 1990s & discusses his incredible new book, "Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine."Support local bookstores & buy Mark’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781472847546Subscribe to the War Books po
Bangladesh Liberation War – Wars Connected to Climate Change – Scott Carney
Ep 016 - Nonfiction. The Bangladesh Liberation War is sometimes called the world's first climate war. How did a mild cyclone lead to a violent genocide? Scott Carney talks about his book, co-written with Jason Miklian, "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation."Support local bookstores & buy Scott and Jason’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/922
Vietnam War – Agent Orange & The Post-War Experience For Vets – George Black
Ep 015 - Nonfiction. An incredible story of Vietnam, Agent Orange, & the post-war experience for veterans. My interview with George Black on his fantastic new book, "The Long Reckoning: A Story of War, Peace, and Redemption in Vietnam."Support local bookstores & buy George’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780593534106Subscribe to the War Books podcast here:YouTube: https://www.you
American Revolution – Did Washington burn New York City? – Benjamin Carp
Ep 014 - Nonfiction. In 1776, rumors abounded that George Washington would rather burn New York City than let it fall. The British invaded. Then, the city burned. My chat with Prof. Benjamin Carp about his captivating new book, "The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution."Support local bookstores & buy Benjamin’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/978030024695
World War II – Espionage & the OSS – John Lisle
Ep 013 - Nonfiction. Glowing foxes, bat bombs, explosive baking flour, and more. My fascinating interview with John Lisle on his new book, "The Dirty Tricks Department: Stanley Lovell, the OSS, and the Masterminds of World War II Secret Warfare." We dive deep into the creative ways American intelligence sought to win World War II.Support local bookstores & buy John’s book here:https://bookshop
Afghanistan War – War Correspondents & War-time Friendships – Jeffrey E. Stern
Ep 012 - Nonfiction. Jeff’s latest book, “The Mercenary: A Story of Brotherhood and Terror in the Afghanistan War,” is a nonfiction novel about his time in Afghanistan as a war correspondent & the friendship he forms with his Afghani driver. This book is a page-turner, and Jeff does a terrific job exploring what it means to be a reporter, but also a human being, in a war zone.Support local boo
World War II – A Child Soldier in Hitler's Army – Heidi Langbein-Allen
Ep 011 - Nonfiction. “He might’ve been of the youngest generation in that war.” At the age of 13, Heidi Langbein-Allen's father was forced from his home to become a child soldier in Hitler's army. A fascinating discussion from her extraordinary new book, "Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army."Support local bookstores & buy Heidi’s book here:https://bookshop.org/a/9223
World War II – Stalingrad – Iain MacGregor
Ep 010 - Nonfiction. In September 1942, one of the fiercest battles of WW2 began: Stalingrad. The battle is one of the most written-about of WW2, and I was so glad to pick up Iain MacGregor's new book, "The Lighthouse of Stalingrad," which adds a new layer to the history & chronicles an event crucial to the defeat of the Nazis. In Iain's words, "I wanted to write a very human story." What a gr
U.S. Civil War – Confederate Navy & Spies in Liverpool – Alexander Rose
Ep 009 - Nonfiction. In 1861, the Confederacy sent a devious Southern agent abroad to build a Navy. The Union sent an agent to stop him. My interview with Alexander Rose on his thrilling new book, "The Lion And The Fox: Two Rival Spies and the Secret Plot to Build a Confederate Navy." Support local bookstores & buy Alexander's book here:https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780358393252Sub
Vietnam War – Nixon & Kissinger – Carolyn Woods Eisenberg
Ep 008 - Nonfiction. My fascinating conversation about the Vietnam War with Prof. Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, author of the new book "Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia."Prof. Eisenberg’s book is a re-examination of Nixon and Kissinger during the Vietnam War. Our conversation touched on the origins of the war, Nixon’s shrew political maneuvering, and how the U.S. made maj
World War II – Letters from a German-Jewish Family in Frankfurt – Karen Baum Gordon
Ep 007 - Nonfiction. My interview with Karen Baum Gordon on her new book, “The Last Letter: A Father's Struggle, a Daughter's Quest, and the Long Shadow of the Holocaust.”Karen’s book is the first of memoir-style work featured on the show, and man was I glad to talk to her. Karen’s story is an incredible chronicle of her father’s life—from his time growing up in a German-Jewish family, to emigrati
U.S. Civil War - Black Soldiers in the Union Army - David Wright Faladé
Ep 006 - Fiction. My first fiction author on the War Books Podcast! The incredibly talented author David Wright Faladé joined me to discuss his new book, “Black Cloud Rising.”Black Cloud Rising takes place in 1863, at a time when former slaves joined the newly formed African Brigade to hunt down rebel guerillas & fight against their former owners. I found the novel to be both exciting & co
American Revolution - Native Americans, African-Americans, and Women - Woody Holton
Ep 005 - Nonfiction. My discussion with Woody Holton about his book, "Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution." Wow, did you know there was an 'emancipation proclamation' issued long before Lincoln? I didn't, and I learned so much. Woody was fascinating to talk to, and his research of the ‘overlooked people’ of the revolution was incredible. You can
World War II - Germans Resisting Hitler - Tom Dunkel
Ep 004 - Nonfiction. I interview author Tom Dunkel on his new book, “White Knights in the Black Orchestra: The Extraordinary Story of the Germans Who Resisted Hitler.”Tom is a really great speaker & I loved our discussion about his book. His answers to my questions were profoundly insightful, and I probably could have talked to him for much longer. Topics ranged from assassination attempts aga
World War II - British Internment Camps - Simon Parkin
Ep 003 - Nonfiction. I interview author and journalist Simon Parkin on his new book, “The Island of Extraordinary Captives: A Painter, a Poet, an Heiress, and a Spy in a World War II British Internment Camp.” Simon is a terrific writer & storyteller, and I learned a ton from our conversation. British internment camps, like American internment camps, don’t get the kind of attention that t
World War II - Japan Leading Up To Pearl Harbor - Steve Kemper
Ep 002 - Nonfiction. I interview Steve Kemper on his terrific new book, “Our Man In Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor.” Steve and I had a great conversation about Ambassador Joseph Grew, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan in the years leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We talked Japanese society, diplomatic history, and those crucial days leading up to Pearl H
World War II - The Crimes Of The Luftwaffe - Philip Blood
Ep 001 - Nonfiction. For the very first episode of War Books, I interview historian Dr. Philip W. Blood on his new book, "Birds of Prey: Hitler’s Luftwaffe, Ordinary Soldiers, and the Holocaust in Poland." You can buy Dr. Blood's book here: https://bit.ly/3kIzaQxSubscribe to War Books Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warbookspodcast/ Apple/iTunes: http://bit.ly/3ZCL0duSpotify: https
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