It's 1975, and in the final act of the Vietnam War, the U.S. have ordered all remaining civilian and military personnel to be withdrawn from South Vietnam. The communist Viet Cong are closing in on the city of Saigon, the hub of America’s presence, as choppers evacuate the 6000 Americans left in the city. Thousands of Vietnamese storm the U.S. embassy, as Sa ... Show More
Jan 15
635. Joan of Arc: For Fear of the Flames (Part 4)
What were the harsh conditions of Joan of Arc’s imprisonment, at the hands of her English captors? How did Joan’s trial unfold, and with what was she charged? And, would Joan confess at the last moment in order to save her own life…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terri ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 12
634. Joan of Arc: Heroine in Chains (Part 3)
How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers of England, in battle? And, how was Joan’s legendary ascent finally brought shatteri ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 8
633. Joan of Arc: Saviour of France (Part 2)
How did a young, uneducated peasant girl dressed in men’s clothing, Joan of Arc, plan to crown the son of the mad and feeble Charles VI, the King of all France, and save them from the English? What happened when she met with the Dauphin? And, what happened when, in April 1429, Jo ... Show More
55m 59s
Apr 2022
EP273: What Would My Life Be After Firefighting? and Last Men Out of Vietnam
<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, <strong>James</strong>, a retired fire captain, shares his story of firefighting and the emotions that come along with it. Authors <strong>Bob Drury</strong> and <strong>Tom Clavin</strong> tell the remarkable story of the evac ... Show More
38m 13s
Oct 2018
EP6 On The Vietnam War with Sir Max
Description: This show comes in two parts, an overview of the Vietnam War era by Dan, followed by a conversation with famed writer, historian and war correspondent Sir Max Hastings about his experience in Vietnam and his new book on the Vietnam War. Show Notes: 1. Vietnam: An Epi ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2022
EP235: The Union Loss That Saved Washington, D.C. and A Downed, Vietnam War Fighter Pilot Teaches His Son Gratitude
On this episode of Our American Stories, Marc Leepson tells us how on July 9, 1864, the Union army suffered a loss... that just so happened to save the United States and help solidify Lincoln's re-election. Retired US Navy Captain Mike McDaniel takes us back to when he was just a ... Show More
38m 16s