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World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas.The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II.
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- Today40 min
What Did America Know? | Part 2
By December 1941, America is warned that an attack from Japan is likely, but Pearl Harbor is not precisely identified as the target. In this episode, historians Nicholas Reynolds and Jeffrey Rogg join host Bradley W. Hart to study this critical time frame of the days leading up to Pearl Harbor, and why America was not aware of an imminent attack.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
How Did Pearl Harbor Happen? | Part 1
This season of the "Secret WWII" podcast explores all angles of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. In this episode, host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians Nicholas Reynolds and Jeffrey Rogg to discuss America's intelligence efforts in the years before World War II, and the rising tensions between Japan and the United States.
- 2 weeks ago1 min
Secret WWII: Attack on Pearl Harbor | TRAILER
As we mark the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this year, tune in Thursday, November 5, for a new season of The National WWII Museum's podcast "Secret WWII." Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, this podcast explores all angles of the surprise assault, from the rising tensions between Japan and the United States, and the intelligence failures in the days before the attack, to the military and civilian responses in the aftermath. Secret WWII is presented by The Dale E. and Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation.
- May 14, 202644 min
Part 10: Finding General Wainwright
In August 1945, Japan signals its official surrender, setting off an urgent mission to find the highest-ranking American prisoner of war along with thousands of other POWs. In this episode, we explore Operation Cardinal, the future of the OSS, and the legacy of World War II on American intelligence. Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians and authors Jeffrey Rogg and Nicholas Reynolds.
- May 7, 202649 min
Part 9: Secret Surrender in Germany
By spring of 1945, Allied forces are closing in on Nazi Germany. In this episode, we explore a secret operation to convince one of Hitler's last armies to surrender. Meanwhile, the OSS becomes involved in securing evidence for the upcoming Nuremberg Trials, and on the other side of the world, agents work to keep rival factions in China in the war. Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians and authors Jeffrey Rogg, Nicholas Reynolds, and Sara Castro, author of Mission to Mao: US Intelligence and the Chinese Communists in World War II.
- Apr 30, 202643 min
Part 8: Code and Combat on Iwo Jima
In the Pacific theater, the Allies take Iwo Jima, where Navajo Code Talkers play an integral part in this success. Meanwhile, Allied commandoes and guerilla fighters in the Philippines go on a covert nighttime raid to free prisoners of war in Cabanatuan before it might be too late. Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians and authors Mike Bell, John Curatola, Jeffrey Rogg, and Nicholas Reynolds.
- Apr 23, 202650 min
Part 7: Spies in the Ardennes
By December 1944, troops are fighting through the Ardennes Forest in the Battle of the Bulge, where Allied and Axis forces both employ deception tactics in efforts to change the course of the campaign — and the war. Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians and authors Mike Bell, John Curatola, Jeffrey Rogg, and Nicholas Reynolds.
- Apr 16, 202649 min
Part 6: The Race to Stop Nazi Nukes
After D-Day on June 6, 1944, the global race is already underway to build the first atomic bomb. In this episode, we explore the efforts happening in complete secrecy to stop Nazis from doing it first. Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by guests Nicholas Reynolds, author of Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence; Jeffrey Rogg, author of The Spy and the State; and Clare Mulley, the author of The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville.
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World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas.The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II.
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