The Grey Ghost | A Discussion on USS Enterpri...

It's tempting to view the Second World War primarily through the lens of combat, but students of American history must also look at the transformation that occurred on the home front, in the rhythms of daily life, and of the structure of the nation itself. This is the story of ho ...  Show more

The French nation has a reputation for being willing to surrender in battle, but is that a fair assessment?This question came from an audience member, and we love getting these from you all. So leave a comment below if you have question you'd like Joe and Jon to answer! 

In 1740, the Royal Navy ship The Wager set sail for the Pacific to take part in the War of Jenkins' Ear. The unfortunate ship was separated from the fleet and, after pulverising storms and outbreaks of scurvy, ended up sinking near a small island off the coast of Chil ...

This 2017 episode covers the U.S.S. Indianapolis, known today for its crew's horrifying wait for rescue after being torpedoed following a secret mission at the end of World War II. But the ship's history goes back much farther than that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the history of Pearl Harbor, an event that plunged the United States into World War II and forever changed the course of history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm ...  Show more

On the 4th of June 1942, the US Navy took on the might of Japan's Imperial Navy in the battle of Midway. It was America's Trafalgar! At the end of the fighting devastating losses had been inflicted on the Japanese and the entire strategic position in the Pacific was upended in ...