Archive for 2022
A Conversation with Chloe Gavin Beatty Youngest Daughter of WWII General James Gavin
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Join Robert Child for a conversation with Chloe Gavin Beatty. Chloe is the youngest daughter of legendary WWII general James Gavin and made the decision recently to publish her father’s WWII diary as a book. The book is called, Gavin at War: The.
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military podcast,
WWII
Second Half of December Guests on Point of the Spear
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We finished the month and the year out strong with a great lineup of shows. Christmas week we had two episodes. First was my conversation with John Koopman III a historian and author who portrays General George Washington in major motion pictures and.
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military podcast
Philadelphia's Only Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Join me for a conversation with author Kevin Ferris. Kevin spent more than thirty years at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the last ten as a columnist. His freelance work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Weekly Standard, and the Christian.
December Guests Coming to Point of the Spear Plus Christmas 1942
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We’ve got some outstanding guests coming in December, plus Christmas Week Specials on Point of the Spear. Click that follow button so you don’t miss a moment. Kicking off the month we follow an 82nd Airborne Division Company through their deployment.
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military podcast
The Birth of the British Special Air Service in WWII
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Join Robert Child for a video excerpt of a podcast conversation with author Damien Lewis. Damien is a former war correspondent and one of the Britain’s "twenty favorite authors" as declared by World Book Day. He’s an acclaimed and award-winning author.
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military podcast,
WWII
Second Half of November Guests on Point of the Spear
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The blustery month of November finished strong on Point of the Spear. Here was our lineup of outstanding guests. Nov 16th Ethan Chorin diplomat, senior political analyst, author, and environmental entrepreneur. From 2004 to 2006, he was one of a handful.
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military podcast
Benghazi 10 Years After the Attack - What We Know Now
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Check out my conversation with author Ethan Chorin. Ethan is a former diplomat, senior political analyst, author, and environmental entrepreneur. From 2004 to 2006, he was one of a handful of US diplomats posted to Libya to help set up a US mission..
New Exhibit at the National WWII Museum - Expressions of America
I wanted to bring attention to a fantastic new multimedia exhibit at the National WWII Museum, which opened on Veterans Day. I attended a special pre-opening launch on November 10th for "invited guests only." It was beyond spectacular. And I urge everyone.
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NationalWWIIMuseum
November Guests Coming to Point of the Spear
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We’ve got some outstanding guests coming up in November on Point of the Spear. Click that subscribe button so you don’t miss a moment—kicking off the month the story of Churchill’’s desperadoes, the British SAS in WWII with author Damien Lewis. Then,.
Second Half of October Point of the Spear Guests
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We rounded out the month with two great guests on the Point of the Spear podcast. On October 19th award-winning journalist Andrew Dubbins appeared on the show. Andrew is an award-winning journalist and author, based in Los Angeles. His book is called,.
U.S. Marine Who Dodged the Bullet of a Taliban Sniper
Join Robert Child for a conversation with U.S. Marine Sergeant and author Bill Bee. Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 and served four years with Lima Company, Third Battalion Sixth Marine Regiment as an infantry rifleman. He completed.
Discover the Female CIA Agents who Changed the Future of Espionage
Nathalia Holt stopped by the podcast to discuss her great new book, Wise Gals. Nathalia is the New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, The Queens of Animation, and Cured. She has written for numerous publications including The.
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CIA,
War and Military
First Original Production for Youtube The Last Hours of Abraham Lincoln
I'm pleased to announce that we've begun a new series of Original Productions for Youtube. The Youtube platform has become the place to "stream and be seen" these days with over 2.6 billion active monthly users. It truly is the behemoth of.
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American Civil War,
lincoln
October Guests Coming to Point of the Spear
We’ve got some great guests coming up in October on Point of the Spear. Kicking off the month the story of a pioneering group of CIA female spies who changed the future of espionage with author Nathalia Holt. Then, the virtually unknown story of WWII.
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military podcast
British WWII Naval Battles in the Mediterranean
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A conversation with author Brian Walter. Brian is a retired Army officer from a combat arms branch with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and International Relations. He has been a student of the British military during the Second World.
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military podcast
Norman Conquerors of Europe on Point of the Spear
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A conversation with author Levi Roach. Levi studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and is former fellow at St John's College also in Cambridge, He’s now senior lecturer at the University of Exeter. His book is called, Empires of the Normans:.
British Historian Saul David on the 5th Marines of WWII
Join Robert Child for a conversation with British historian and Sunday Times bestselling author Saul David. Saul is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Buckingham’s Humanities Research Institute..
Online Book Talk, Immortal Valor with the National Museum of the U.S. Army
Had a great time discussing my book Immortal Valor at the National Museum of the United States Army on September 15th. We also gave away a hardcover copy of the book to a winner who guessed correctly that Vernon Baker was the only one of the seven Medal.
Powerful Conversation with Outspoken U.S. Marine Stu Scheller on America's Crisis of Command
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Join Robert Child for a powerful conversation with author and former Lt. Colonel Stuart Scheller. Stuart gained notoriety last year as a US Marine speaking out and asking for accountability for the US’s disastrous military withdrawal from Afghanistan..
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military podcast
82nd Airborne Division Colonel Richard Hooker on Point of the Spear
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Join Robert Child for a conversation with author and retired Colonel Richard Hooker. Richard, a career Army officer, his military service included combat tours in Grenada, Somalia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, including command of a parachute brigade.
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military podcast
September Guests on Point of the Spear, Plus a New Documentary
September is full of great guests on Point of the Spear. We kicked off the month with Navy Seal Ben Milligan who returned to the show to talk about his book, By Water Beneath the Walls. Then, this week in our feature episode of the month outspoken.
A Few Bad Men - Watch a Conversation with U.S. Marine Major Fred Galvin
Join Robert Child for a conversation with author and retired U.S. Marine Major Fred Galvin. Fred served twenty-seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps, beginning as a seventeen-year-old who rose from the enlisted ranks to become an officer. Serving in Afghanistan,.
Where Cowards Go to Die - Watch a Conversation with Special Forces Combat Vet Benjamin Sledge
Join Robert Child for a conversation with author Benjamin Sledge. Ben is a wounded Special Operations combat veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two Army Commendation Medals. His latest.
Military History Doc on Naval Combat Search and Rescue in Vietnam
A documentary about Navy helicopters and combat SAR during the Vietnam War: two-hour film will be told from the perspective of the pilots, aircrew men, maintainers, and survivors. Release planned for spring of 2023. Learn more and help support Vietnam.
Navy SEAL and Author Ben Milligan Returns to Point of the Spear in a Video Podcast Sept 4th
Join Robert Child on September 4th for a follow-up conversation with author and Navy SEAL veteran Ben Milligan. Ben became a US Navy SEAL in 2001 and served until 2009. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star and other awards. He received a BA in History.
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Navy SEAL,
Special Forces
Watch Our Interview with Retired British SAS Soldier Des Powell
Join Robert Child for a conversation with author and British Special Forces veteran Des Powell. After serving in the Parachute Regiment, Sergeant Major Des Powell spent twenty years in the SAS at the heart of the Counter Terrorism and Special Projects.
101st Airborne Vietnam Veteran and Author Larry Freeland
Join Robert Child for a conversation with author and Vietnam veteran Larry Freeland. Larry joined the U.S. Army and served one tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an Infantry Officer and a CH-47 helicopter pilot. He is the recipient.
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Vietnam War
Legendary CIA Counter Terrorist Chief of Operations On Point of the Spear August 24th
Join Robert Child August 24th for a conversation with author and former CIA Counter Terrorist Chief of Operations Ric Prado. Ric is a retired CIA operations officer specializing in paramilitary, counter-terrorism, and covert operations. Escaping Cuba.
Former U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Pilot and Author Don Bentley on Point of the Spear
Join Robert Child for a conversation with author and U.S. Army veteran Don Bentley. Don spent a decade as an Army Apache helicopter pilot during which time he was stationed in South Korea, Germany, and Texas. While deployed to Afghanistan as a Troop.
Part Two Episode of U.S. Marine Maj. Fred Galvin, A Few Bad Men
Catch the conclusion of my conversation with author and retired U.S. Marine Major Fred Galvin. Fred served twenty-seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps, beginning as a seventeen-year-old who rose from the enlisted ranks to become an officer. Serving.
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podcast,
War and Military
August Guests Coming to Point of the Spear include British SAS Veteran Des Powell
We’ve got some great guests coming in August as we kick off Season Three of Point of the Spear. Our guests include NY Times bestselling author and former Apache helicopter pilot Don Bentley. 101st Airborne Vietnam veteran Larry Freeland will also come.
Powerful Two-Part Special with Maj. Fred Galvin (ret.) A Few Bad Men
We have a powerful two-part episode with retired U.S. Marine Major Fred Galvin on July 20th and 27th on Point of the Spear, where we discuss his book, A Few Bad Men: The True Story of U.S. Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan Betrayed in America.Maj..
Talking About Immortal Valor on Dan Snow's History Hit Podcast
I invite everyone to check out my conversation with Dan Snow on his History Hit podcast. It is the most popular history podcast in the UK with millions of downloads. Allene Carter and I discuss the story of the seven black Medal of Honor recipients of.
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podcast,
War and Military
July is Sizzling on Point of the Spear
Point of the Spear kicked off the month with director Ron Maxwell, which led into our two-part Gettysburg narrative program, Voices from the Front, to commemorate the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is another in our series.
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podcast,
War and Military
Director Ron Maxwell Comes to Point of the Spear
Kicking off our Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary weekend join Robert Child for a special interview with director Ron Maxwell. Ron is an award-winning Hollywood filmmaker best known for his successful films on the American Civil War and he had several.
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American Civil War,
podcast
Ancient Roman Wars on Point of the Spear
Join Robert Child this week on Point of the Spear for a conversation with author Lindsay Powell. Lindsay writes for Ancient History and Ancient Warfare magazine. His articles have also appeared in Military Heritage and Strategy and Tactics. His.
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podcast,
War and Military
