America: Fog Of War

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DEBRIEF with BRAD GOTTFRIED - THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN (PART 1) Sep 06, 2023

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Brad Gottfried visits our studio and we discuss the exhilarating story surrounding the bloodiest single day in American history. Brad is an expert on the Battle of Antietam and has dedicated his life to sharing our beloved history. As we approach the 161st anniversary of the battle, Brad takes us on a journey into some of the most tenacious and brutal events that took place in 1862. The author of 18 books on the U.S. Civil War and counting, as well as a licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam and licensed Town Guide in Gettysburg, Brad's knowledge will help everyone from history new-comers to die hard enthusiests understand one of the greatest struggle in our nation's history.

Brad's Website: https://bradleygottfried.com/

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Book a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide with Brad: https://gbltg.com/

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #15 - MED-EVAC HELICOPTER CREWS Aug 23, 2023

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Tune in for an epic story about MEDEVAC pilots and their crews saving lives on the battlefield. Discover the history of the relationship between grunts on the ground and the helicopter crews in the air. Find out what a '9-Line' is used for as Brett and Colby discuss how more lives are being saved in our nation's history than ever before.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #14 - AUDIE MURPHY | AMERICA'S MOST DECORATED WARRIOR Aug 09, 2023

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In this episode of America: Fog of War, Brett and Colby highlight the individual who, originally deemed to be too small by Army standards, goes on to become the Army's most decorated combat veteran of World War II. Through his bravery and determination, Audie Murphy lands in Sicily, fights his way up the Italian coastline, and into Nazi occupied France. Hear his story and how he did it.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #13 - THE PLOIESTI RAID Jul 26, 2023

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In this episode of America: Fog of War, Colby and Brett look at the U.S. Army Air Corps' daring raid over Ploiesti, Romania. Learn how U.S. bomber crews, flying low to the deck, landed a knockout blow against the Third Reich's largest gas station--denying the Nazi war machine the vital fuel it needed to conduct multi-front warfare.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #12 - THE BATTLES OF FALLUJAH (PART 2) Jun 28, 2023

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In part 2 of "The Battles of Fallujah," Colby and Brett take us into the 2nd Phase of the battle to control the city. The chaotic house-to-house, street-to-street fighting that Fallujah is remembered for will feature engagements like the House from Hell and many other up-close and personal fights for survival.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #11 - THE BATTLES OF FALLUJAH Jun 14, 2023

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The most dangerous city during the Iraq War, Fallujah, goes down in history because of what happened as American troops fought house to house, street to street to eliminate terrorists and bring peace to the Iraqi people in that city. In part one of this multi-episode series we cover some of the events our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines experienced during the first three days of the Second Battle of Fallujah.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #10 - THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE May 31, 2023

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In an attempt to bring down the Rebellion, a small band of Union volunteers travel deep into the heart of the Confederacy to commandeer a locomotive, and cripple southern railways in 1862. Disguised as Confederate sympathizers from Kentucky looking to enlist in the army, they execute their mission and shake things up down south. Find out how these men became our Nation's first recipients of the Medal of Honor.

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HIPPOCKET HISTORY #9 - MACVSOG RECON TEAMS May 17, 2023

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Discover the dangerous covert world of MACVSOG [the U.S. Military's premiere special operations organization during the Vietnam War]. Operating deep behind enemy lines, in both Laos and Cambodia, SOG Recon Teams were tasked with observing the Ho Chi Minh trail, capturing NVA soldiers, direct action assaults, and many other extremely difficult missions.

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The SIT-REP Oct 26, 2022

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This is the first of a new episode type we will be featuring on America: Fog of War, called The SIT-REP [The Situation Report]. This is something we wanted to put out so all of you can stay up to date on the "situation' of the show--what we're working on next, improvements we're making to the show, and what we have on the horizon. Listen to The SIT-REP and find out what's going on with America: Fog of War and to hear the some important news about the next few months.

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About

Brett and Colby, both Marine Corps combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, use their backgrounds to tell the stories from America’s past wars. This podcast incorporates their combat experiences to relate the experiences of American warriors of the past to a modern audience. To further discover and commemorate our history, provide insight to younger generations, and inspire everyone to uphold and honor the legacy of the American Warrior.

4.4) [PATREON PREVIEW] Hippocket History - The Battle of Shiloh Oct 19, 2022

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4.4) [PATREON PREVIEW] Hippocket History - The Battle of Shiloh: This hippocket covers the Battle of Shiloh as Union forces move deeper into the Confederate States. A once peaceful location becomes the setting of a bloody and viscous, grinding battle. The men on both sides of the line dish out the most tenacious fighting our nation had ever seen at the time. For that reason, the Hornets’ Nest earns its forever nickname.

*This episode is a preview of one our exclusive Patreon only episodes. To hear the entire episode click on the link "become a member" below.*

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