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92. "Stalingrad" (1993)
World War II Movie Night - July 05, 2024 01:02 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsTonight World War II Movie Night returns to non-English WWII movies that punch ya' in the gut with 1993's "Stalingrad"! A platoon of German soldiers is plucked from the Italian Riviera for a new mission at the Eastern Front: Stalingrad. Despite thinking they'll make short work of the Russians, w...
Front to the Films: The Rifle: An Interview with Andrew Biggio
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - June 30, 2024 19:20 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsJoin us on Front to the Films as we explore the compelling stories of World War II veterans with our special guest, Andrew Biggio, author of the acclaimed book The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans Told Through an M1 Garand. Hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall, this episode promi...
Episode 142: The Road Part III
Reflecting History - June 17, 2024 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsCormac McCarthy's "The Road" depicts a horrific wasteland that is the worst possible example of an existential threat coming to life. But like in his other novels, there are also moments where you wonder if the evil depicted in the book is actually just a mere shade of the real evil hiding in th...
91. "The Big Red One" (1980)
World War II Movie Night - June 14, 2024 01:25 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsTonight we return to form with a real meat-and-potatoes World War II movie. Hollywood player Samuel Fuller had written, directed or produced countless pulpy movies for decades. However, he decided to mine his own World War II experiences for "The Big Red One," which ended up being his greatest a...
Front to the Films: An Exclusive Interview with Alex Kershaw
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - May 28, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 25 ratingsJoin us for an engaging episode of "Front to the Films" as we sit down with renowned author and historian Alex Kershaw. This Sunday, May 26th, at 8:00 pm EST, Colonel Tom Rendall (USA Ret.) hosts an insightful discussion that offers each of us a wider view of World War II and...
Episode 141: The Road Part II
Reflecting History - May 27, 2024 09:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsPhilosophers and Psychologists have often imagined a "blank slate" to put different theories of human nature to the test. What would humanity be if you stripped away all the culture, all the pressures, all the social interactions that shape us on a daily basis? In Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," h...
Front to the Films: A Son's Reflection: George Luz and Easy Company
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - May 27, 2024 02:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsAs we approach the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, join us for a special episode of "Front to the Films" as we welcome George Luz, Jr., to share memories of his father, George Luz Sr., the lively paratrooper from Easy Company immortalized in the book "Band of Brothers" and the HBO mini-series. Hoste...
90. "Rome, Open City" (1945)
World War II Movie Night - May 24, 2024 01:27 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsTonight we consider a highlight of Italian cinema, and world cinema in general: 1945's "Rome, Open City." Roberto Rossellini wanted to make a movie reflecting his and others' experiences living in Occupied Italy. He may have succeeded too much, as although "Rome, Open City" would become an honor...
Episode 140: The Road Part I
Reflecting History - May 06, 2024 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings"You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget." Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" imagines a post-apocalyptic world that puts other dystopian atmospheres to shame with its bleak hopelessness. Staring into the darkest parts of the abyss, it asks some of the most basic ...
Front to the Films: Keith Nightingale and Joey Ivanov - Countdown to D-Day's 80th Anniversary (Part 2))
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - May 05, 2024 19:18 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis is Part 2 of our discussion with Keith Nightingale and Joey Ivanov as we approach the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
Front to the Films: Keith Nightingale and Joey Ivanov - Countdown to D-Day's 80th Anniversary (Part I)
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - May 04, 2024 00:46 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this episode of "Front to the Films," hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall, we count down to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. With the expertise of guests Keith Nightingale and Joey Ivanov, both veterans with extensive backgrounds in military operations and history, we delve into th...
89. "Operation Finale" (2018)
World War II Movie Night - April 26, 2024 00:53 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsWorld War II Movie Night covers one of the more compelling post-war events with 2018's "Operation Finale," which portrays the secret Mossad mission to kidnap Adolf Eichmann from Argentina and bring him back to Israel. Along the way we address just how and why Argentina became a haven for Nazis a...
Episode 139: Vagabond Princess with Ruby Lal
Reflecting History - April 15, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsIn this episode I’m joined by historian Ruby Lal. Ruby is Professor of South Asian history at Emory University and the author of several books, including her latest: "Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan." We discuss the Mughal Empire-the descendants of the great nomadic empires o...
Front to the Films: Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II, with Christian Blauvelt
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 29, 2024 21:02 - 38 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this first episode of a new season in our "Front to the Films" Podcast, we sit down with Christian Blauvelt, author of the new book, "Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II," to explore an era when Hollywood played a crucial role in the war, not only on the screen, ...
Her War - Her Story: The Versatility of Women Who Served During World War II
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 29, 2024 17:21 - 1 minute - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis Women's History Month, the World War II Foundation highlights the diverse roles women played during the war through "Her War, Her Story." This clip introduces Marjorie Giamo, a "Rosie the Riveter" from Waltham, MA, who took on the critical role of welder, contributing to the war effort on t...
88. "Hell in the Pacific" (1968)
World War II Movie Night - March 29, 2024 01:48 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsWorld War II Movie Night does a listener request with the 1968 American movie, "Hell in the Pacific," about two men trapped on an island together, and one of them we never even hear what he's saying! Despite this sparse premise, director John Boorman turns in a surprisingly eventful character st...
Her War - Her Story: A Young Girl in World War II England
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 28, 2024 15:45 - 45 seconds - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsContinuing our observance of Women's History Month and honoring the enduring spirit of our Greatest Generation, the World War II Foundation presents a memorable clip from "Her War, Her Story." In this segment, Kathleen McElaney shares her experiences growing up in England during World War II. Fr...
Her War - Her Story: A Witness to the Attack on Pearl Harbor
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 27, 2024 14:54 - 1 minute - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsBarbara Kotinek was just a young girl when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. She got an up-close view of the Japanese pilots when they flew over and the devastation along Battleship Row, especially the flaming USS Arizona. When the enemy flew over her Naval housing, they ev...
Echoes of Valor: Episode 9 - "Through Their Eyes: Masters of the Air Finale"
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 25, 2024 21:53 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn the powerful finale episode of the "Echoes of Valor" podcast series, host Colonel Tom Rendall brings together historian John McManus and Rebecca Hutchinson, youngest daughter of World War II navigator Harry Crosby, to reflect on the acclaimed Masters of the Air television series. Their ext...
Episode 138: The Metamorphosis Part III
Reflecting History - March 25, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsTraveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and...
Her War - Her Story: Growing Up in Nazi Germany
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 18, 2024 14:28 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis Women's History Month, our latest clip from "Her War, Her Story" focuses on the diverse and poignant experiences of three women growing up in Nazi Germany: Irmgard Schmid, who seeks redemption for her country's past; Anna Arbeiter, a Holocaust survivor; and Helga Schmid, who shares her chil...
Echoes of Valor: Episode 8 - Bridging Airpower's Past and Present
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 17, 2024 15:04 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn our latest episode of "Echoes of Valor," we're treated to an engaging, often compelling, conversation that bridges the historical and the contemporary aspects of military aviation as Masters of the Air winds down. Hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall in partnership with The National Museum of the Mi...
"Her War, Her Story": Healing Wounds and Seeking Forgiveness: The Untold Stories of WWII Women
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 14, 2024 23:59 - 2 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsIn this short clip from our film, "Her War, Her Story," we hear from two women as they discuss their emotional journeys through and after World War II. The documentary, narrated by Jane Lynch, includes stories like Irmgard Schmid's, who seeks redemption for her country's past while living in Eng...
Echoes of Valor: Episode 7 - A Conversation with Tuskegee Airman, Harry Stewart
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 14, 2024 01:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsTune in to a captivating episode of 'Echoes of Valor' featuring LTC Harry T. Stewart Jr., one of our nation's most distinguished veterans, and one of last two surviving Tuskegee Airman--brought to you in collaboration with The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and The World War II ...
Happy International Women's Day! "Her War, Her Story"
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 08, 2024 15:47 - 2 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsHappy International Women's Day! To honor this day, we celebrate Julia Parsons, a WWII code-breaker, with recognition for her secret service during the war. Initially silent about her role in deciphering German communications, she served in a U.S. Navy unit, decoding messages from the Enigma...
87. "The Way Back" (2010)
World War II Movie Night - March 08, 2024 02:27 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 41 ratingsTonight we're having a communist party (!) as we look at a part of the War not often explored, the Russian camps. Storied director Peter Weir ("Gallipoli") brought this true (?) story to the screen in 2010, starring Ed Harris and Colin Farrell. The result? An overlooked gem and a muscular statem...
"Echoes of Valor: Masters of the Air and the Evolution of Airpower" - Episode 6, Part 2
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 08, 2024 02:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis is the latest segment of the Echoes of Valor podcast series, hosted by Colonel Tom Rendall. In Part 2 of this episode, the discussion continues on the strategic evolution from the bold maneuvers of WWII bombers to today's precise, technology-driven airstrikes. Joined by Dr. Mark Clodfelter...
"Her War, Her Story": Celebrating Unsung Women Heroes of World War II
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 06, 2024 15:11 - 1 minute - Video ★★★★ - 25 ratingsThis Women's History Month, we are celebrating the extraordinary women of World War II. This clip shows Julia Parsons, and her top secret role as a codebreaker during the war. From the American Home Front to the harrowing grounds of Auschwitz, "Her War, Her Story" narrated by Jane Lynch, unve...
Echoes of Valor: Episode 6 - Military Aviation Strategy and Legacy (Part 1)
From The Front To The Films: A World War II Podcast - March 05, 2024 21:27 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 25 ratings"Echoes of Valor: Episode 6 is here! This is Part 1 of a two-part series, and listening to this, you’ll find yourself at a crossroads where history and heroism intersect. Our host, Colonel Tom Rendall convenes a rare gathering of extraordinary minds and guides a fascinating discussion. In coll...
Episode 137: The Metamorphosis Part II
Reflecting History - March 04, 2024 09:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsTraveling salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find out he's been transformed into some sort of hideous bug. The story that follows in Franz Kafka's masterpiece "The Metamorphosis" offers insight into human nature, identity, change, the nature of kindness, and more. Does the mundane and...
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