The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War
The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who's many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where the action in “The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War” took place.
Each week, Bill and Seth dive deep into topics pertaining to the Pacific War during World War II. We dissect the battles, tactics, strategies, and personalities that drove the United States' victory on the largest battlefront in human history.
Seth and Bill bring out the hard facts about the war that resonates deeply today, some 80 years after the war was fought.
New episodes are released on this channel every Tuesday, and the audio versions of each episode are released at the same time everywhere you receive your podcasts. Make sure you subscribe to get notifications of every fresh upload and new show!
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And for those of you interested in the transition from active duty to industry, Bill’s book “From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership” is available in hardback at Amazon and other resellers, in eBook format on Kindle and Apple, and in audiobook format on Audible.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 87 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
To The Shores of Iwo Jima
The Invasion of Iwo Jima (Both Episodes Combined) with Jon Parshall
Season 4 Finale Audience Q&A with Jon Parshall - Episode 442
Surrender aboard USS Missouri: The End of World War II with Jon Parshall - Episode 441
Japan's Decision to Surrender with Jon Parshall - Episode 440
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Jon Parshall-Episode 439
What Were the Alternatives to Dropping the Bomb? with Jon Parshall Episode 438
Indy-Maru: the Final Mission of USS Indianapolis-Episode 437
US Submarine Special Operations off WWII-Episode 436
Halsey's Carrier Raids on Kure Naval Harbor with Jon Parshall-Episode 435
Parade of Destruction-The Naval Bombardments of Japan 1945-Episode 434
Uncle Charlie: Admiral Charles A. Lockwood-Episode 433
Questions and answers about the PTO Round 3 with Jon Parshall-Episode 432
We Answer More of Your Questions, With Drinks and Jon Parshall-Episode 431
We Answer Your Questions on the PTO with Jon Parshall - Episode 430
The Exoneration of Captain McVay (USS Indianapolis)
Pacific Command Review 1944-45 with Jon Parshall - Episode 428
Christmas in the Pacific Theater and the Homefront 1941-45
USS Laffey:The Ship that Would Not Die-Episode 427