War Books

Jan 01 2025 52 ep. 59 mins 2
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Authors interviewed about their newest releases in war writing, military history, war studies, current events, politics, and more. Both nonfiction and fiction. Created by writer and podcaster A.J. Woodhams.

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Cold War – The CIA: An Imperial History – Hugh Wilford

Jan 01 2025 49 mins  
Ep 052 – Nonfiction. As World War II ended, the United States stood as the dominant power on the world stage. In 1947, to support its new global status, it created the CIA to analyze foreign intelligence. Historian Hugh Wilford talks about the CIA's imperial history in his new book, "The CIA: An Imperial History" Support local bookstores & buy Hugh's book here: https://booksho

World War II - A Soviet Perspective on War & Shame – Sasha Vasilyuk

Apr 24 2024 54 mins  
Ep 051 – Fiction. In 1941, a Soviet soldier witnesses Hitler's invasion of the USSR and must cope with its devastating consequences. Sasha Vasilyuk discusses her fantastic new novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," based on the real-life story of her grandfather's experiences during and after the war. Support local bookstores & buy Sasha's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9

Modern War - The Next Cold War - George S. Takach (Author Interview, 2024)

Mar 20 2024 63 mins  
Ep 050 – Nonfiction. Are we already in a second Cold War? George S. Takach says yes, and joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, "Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America." Support local bookstores and buy George's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781639365630 [https://a.co/d/df7oh7z] Subscribe to the War Books pod

World War II – Italian Front – Derek B. Miller (Author Interview, 2024)

Jan 17 2024 56 mins  
Ep 049 – Fiction. In August 1943, a fourteen-year-old is newly orphaned and flees Rome after surviving the American bombing raid that killed his parents. Author Derek B. Miller joins me to discuss his fascinating new #WWII novel, "The Curse of Pietro Houdini." Support local bookstores & buy Derek's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781668020883 Subscribe to the War Books

French Revolution – The Fall of Robespierre– Colin Jones

Jan 03 2024 52 mins  
Ep 048 – Nonfiction. By July 1794, Robespierre was an outlaw, wanted for conspiracy against the French Republic. Historian Colin Jones chronicles Robespierre's finals hours & joins me to discuss his new book, "The Fall of Robespierre: 24 Hours in Revolutionary Paris." Support local bookstores & buy Colin's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780198715955 Subscribe to the

Cold War – Soviet Propaganda – Magda Stroinska

Dec 22 2023 60 mins  
Ep 047 – Nonfiction. What's it like to grow up surrounded by Soviet propaganda? What lessons can we learn today? Magda Stroinska, Professor of Linguistics at McMaster University, joins me to discuss her fascinating new memoir, "My Life in Propaganda: Language and Totalitarian Regimes." Support local bookstores & buy Magda's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781990735332

U.S. Civil War – Joshua Chamberlain, Unlikely Hero – Ronald C. White

Dec 13 2023 57 mins  
Ep 046 – Nonfiction. Before 1862, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine, where he was a trained minister and professor. During the U.S. Civil War, he rose to fame as one of the North's greatest heroes. Ronald C. White joins me to discuss his book, "On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain." Support local bookstor

World War II – Investigating a Nazi Past – Burkhard Bilger

Dec 06 2023 60 mins  
Ep 045 – Nonfiction. How do the descendants of Nazis reckon with the pasts of their families? Burkhard Bilger joins me to discuss his memoir, a ten-year quest to uncover the truth about his grandfather— a Nazi party chief, "Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family." Support local bookstores & buy Burkhard's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780385353984 Su

America's Wars – Wars from 1800-1860 – Edward L. Ayers (Author Interview, 2023)

Nov 22 2023 64 mins  
Ep 044 – Nonfiction. From 1800-1860, America grappled with 4 major wars: the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, the Mexican War, and the lead-up to the U.S. Civil War. Historian E joins me to discuss these wars & his new book, "American Visions: The United States, 1800-1860." Support local bookstores & buy Ed's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9780393881264 Subscribe to t

Viking Wars – England, 1000-1066 – Don Hollway

Nov 08 2023 52 mins  
Ep 043 – Nonfiction. For England, the decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars in which Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans vied for supremacy. Don Hollway joins me to discuss his new book, "Battle for the Island Kingdom: England's Destiny 1000–1066." Support local bookstores & buy Don's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/92235/9781472858931 Subscribe to the Wa