America: Fog Of War

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2.3) Debrief with Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux Aug 17, 2022

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Join us to discover the extraordinary life of USMC Force Recon Veteran Chad Robichaux. He is a pro MMA champion and best selling author as well as the founder and president of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Discover his path from the yellow footprints aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, to assisting those in need across the globe. Learn from this inspiring interview how he continues to make a positive impact on others around him, on so many fronts. Also, find out what you can do to “pay it forward” and check out the link below.

Link to the Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/

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Colby Sumner Brett Thomas Chad Robichaux

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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.

2.2) Hippocket History - the Fort Sumter Crisis Aug 10, 2022

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The period leading up to the attack on Fort Sumter is riveted with emotions, new political movements, and a brand new President. From political strategies to night operations during the Mid 19th Century–conducted in enemy territory–the Fort Sumter Crisis doesn’t disappoint. Tune-in to this episode of Hippocket History as the guys discuss the moment that America was changed forever.

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2.1) [PATREON PREVIEW] Debrief with Paul Hoza - host of 'The Tactical Historian' Aug 03, 2022

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Join us for this Debrief episode, to hear Paul Hoza’s unique desire to connect with history by serving in the ranks of the same unit that he, and many others, love so much from the Civil War - “The Fighting 69th.” He also is the creator and host of the successful podcast “Untold Civil War” as well as his newest show, distributed on YouTube, “The Tactical Historian.” Tune in to hear about: what made him want to pursue a career in the military, his time in the Army National Guard, and how his time in service helped him interpret war history in a way that can’t be taught in a classroom.

‘Untold Civil War’ Instagram: @untold_civil_war

‘The Tactical Historian’ Instagram: @the_tactical_historian

‘The Tactical Historian’ Youtube page: https://youtu.be/AvsFA3cJWKc

‘Untold Civil War’ on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-civil-war/id1493685212

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2.) Episode 2- Season 1 Aug 01, 2022

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Episode 2 - Season 1 of America: Fog of War, Colby picks the story up in the aftermath of John Brown’s execution and introduces some new characters that will play leading roles in the war to come. We’ll look at how the Presidential election of 1860 affects the tension blanketing the country, the secession winter of 1860, and the events that transformed the situation at Fort Sumter from a crisis into a Civil War.

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1.4) [PATREON PPREVIEW] Hippocket History - War Stories from Mexico Jul 27, 2022

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Little known, but interesting facts are brought to the conversation as Colby and Brett discuss a few famous combatants from the U.S. Civil War. In this Hippocket History episode, the guys examine some war stories from those combatants' first exposure to combat in the Mexican-American War, 15 years before the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War. Find out how these events created young American combat veterans, and how those veterans, years later, use the knowledge gained in Mexico to wage war like never before, in America.

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1.3) Debrief with USMC infantry officer Albert Varela Jul 20, 2022

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In this Debrief, Colby and Brett have a conversation with USMC infantry officer Albert Varela about his first combat deployment; where as a platoon commander he had to face the extremes of battle and lead his Marines through intense combat in Marjah, Afghanistan (Helmand Province). They discuss Albert Varela’s time as a student at the U.S. Naval Academy as well as Marine infantry officer training and consider what impact they had on his successes overseas. Find out the whole story from this combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan.

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1.2) Hippocket History - John Brown's Raid Jul 13, 2022

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The year is 1859, John Brown has a plan to free the American Slave… by force. To do so, he has one stop he must make. Under the cover of darkness, he and his group of raiders enter Harpers Ferry with the objective of capturing the armory and its stores. Find out how his daring attempt unfolded, how the U.S. Army and Marines got involved, and why this event gained national attention. Tune into this Hippocket History episode as we discuss the raid: the strategies, and tactics, Brown employed as well as the ones he didn’t. From the actual raid and the fight to stay alive, to the grim prediction written on a tiny piece of paper, discover how this single event moves the country toward the precipice of the bloodiest war in America’s history.

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1.1) [PATREON PREVIEW] Debrief with Special Forces Medic "Bill" Jul 06, 2022

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[PATREON PREVIEW] Meet Bill, a combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Find out about his time in the Marine Corps and Army as his impressive military career continues to grow. This warrior provides insight as to how he did it, and how someone thinking about it may want to do it. His passionate approach to his career and what it takes to be a team player also serves as a mentor to anyone listening.

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1.) Episode 1 - Season 1 Jul 04, 2022

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Episode 1 - Season 1 of America: Fog of War, Colby tells the story of the people and events in the years leading up to the start of the U.S. Civil War. The relationship the United States of America had with the institution of slavery, a war with Mexico, and a bloody conflict in Kansas are all part of the story in this episode.

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Show Preview - Season 1 available 4th of July 2022 Jun 11, 2022

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This is a preview for "America: Fog of War," an American war history podcast hosted by American warriors. Join us on the 4th of July, 2022, for the first episode of "America: Fog of War" - season 1.

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