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!
If you prefer an audio-only version of “The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War,” it can be heard here:
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
Kikusui - Kamikazes off Okinawa with Jon Parshall
Get Us Your Questions for Audience Q&A!
The Divine Wind-Origins and Deployment of the Kamikaze-With Jon Parshall-Episode 424
Operation Ten-Ichi-Go: Death of Yamato with Jon Parshall - Episode 423
PSA for Captain Toti's ministry for active duty, reservists, and veterans, "No Greater Love"
Captain Toti tours the USS Cod Submarine Memorial in Cleveland Ohio - Episode 420
Audience Generated Q&A Session coming soon and Notes about the show's future
Gotterdamerung: The End on Okinawa- with Jon Parshall-Episode 421
The Marines on Okinawa:Sugar Loaf Hill, and Beyond--Okinawa Part 3 with Jon Parshall - Episode 420
The Invasion of Okinawa: Cactus, Kakazu, and Hacksaw Ridge with Jon Parshall - Episode 419
Operation ICEBERG-The Invasion of Okinawa Part 1 with Jon Parshall - Episode 418
Big Ben-The Story of USS Franklin-Episode 417
Operation MEETINGHOUSE-The Firebombing of Tokyo - Episode 416
The Strategic Bombing Campaign Over Japan with James Scott-Episode 415
Tailhookers Over Tokyo-Carrier Raids on the Home Islands with Jon Parshall-Episode 414
The Ace Race 1944-45 with John Bruning - Episode 413
Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412
Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode 411
Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2 with Jon Parshall-Episode 410