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War Stories is conversational military history. With a focus on modern U.S.
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military history spanning from WWII to current day conflicts, War Stories explores a deeper, more personal side of war.

30/09/2022

We are joined again today with John Spencer to talk Ukraine. Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered one of the world’s leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy.

We discuss the ongoing Ukrainian/Russian war and how it fits historically and geopolitically with both the United States and the "free" world. This was a fascinating conversation as John offers many interesting perspectives and insights involving democracy, freedom, and the American spirit.

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23/09/2022

Today we are joined with Artie Guerrero. Artie served in Vietnam so his younger brother didn't have to and was one of fourteen to be hand-selected into the newly formed Ranger LRRP unit assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. As a LRRP Ranger, Artie was shot four times when three North Vietnamese companies ambushed Artie's 6-man recon team in April 1967. He is a recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, and the Purple Heart.

Shortly after returning home from the war wounded, Artie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Since then, Artie has been a tireless advocate for veterans and those with disabilities, having pushed politicians to make meaningful legislation for nearly half a century. He has experienced history first-hand and we appreciate the opportunity to speak with such a distinguished person as Artie.

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O.P. VetFest VI at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock Texas is on October 22, 2022, from 1200-1700. There will be Veteran Owned Businesses showcasing and selling their products, Veteran Service Organizations representing their services and Patriot Supporters of all types. There will be food vendors, cold beverages at "Roosters Roost", and tons of door prizes! Opening ceremony starts promptly at 12:00 noon! Open to the public. An outdoor concert performed by Veteran musical acts that will augment the daytime event. Come out for a day of fellowship and fun with the Veteran community and learn about where to find the services you need, the volunteer opportunities you’re looking for, and the Veteran owned products that you want! This year we are honoring Vietnam Veterans of the H Co, 75th Infantry Airborne Rangers of the Long Range Recon Patrol (LRRP). O.P. Veteran is a 501(c)3 organization that eases Veteran emotional transition by helping to provide a post-military passion and purpose.

16/09/2022

JD Huitt of the YouTube channel The History Underground joins us today on the War Stories podcast. JD is a historian who has spent much of his personal time travelling to and documenting historical locations to provide the viewer a firsthand view of what these past battle sites look like today.

We discuss with JD his recent trip to WWII’s Pacific Theater and the Marine and Japanese fight on these remote islands. JD spent time on Saipan, where he documented key locations of the Battle of Saipan—which has been referred to as the "Pacific D-Day" with the invasion fleet departing Pearl Harbor the day before the Normandy invasion on 5 June 1944.

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15/09/2022

"Each individual can be part of the solution here. You've just gotta reach out." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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14/09/2022

"All we need to do is save one life, and we have won. And we need to be okay with that... That is 'be the one.' It really has grown, and it has iterated somewhat from that. Yeah, it's save one life, but it's also be the one to ask for help, be the one to reach out and check in on someone, be the one to get involved. I think a lot of times that's what's missing." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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14/09/2022

"(Veteran su***de) is still happening. We're losing guys all the time." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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14/09/2022

"What is the current American Legion Effort? It's veteran su***de. It is the number one thing that we need to focus on right now." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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12/09/2022

"The American Legion is one of the largest veteran service organizations out there. They have one of the biggest lobbies in congress." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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11/09/2022

"Transitional periods are one of those indicators (of su***de risk)." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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11/09/2022

"We've lost more people than I care to admit (to su***de). It's a lot, when you look at the percentages. It touches all of us." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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10/09/2022

"For me, college wasn't calling, I guess. Adventure was calling; I wanted to be a Hardy Boy. It was, 'what can I do to be part of something bigger; what can I do to get outside, to be surrounded by interesting people, and travel?' and it was the military for me." - Dave Berkenfield on War Stories

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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09/09/2022

We are joined today with Dave Berkenfield. Dave retired after spending 25 years in special operations having served as a Navy SEAL beginning in the 90’s and retiring only a couple years ago. Today, he serves in a leadership role on racing teams with Chip Ganassi Racing headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Having served on 20 combat deployments during his time as a SEAL, we discuss with Dave the impact on us veterans upon leaving the service, and the terrible infliction that is veteran su***de. Since his retirement, Dave has worked closely with the American Legion to develop the “Be the One” campaign. The American Legion is known as Veteran’s Strengthening America and developed the Be the One Campaign “to begin thinking, talking and acting to save just one life.” We appreciate Dave’s leadership and dedication tackling such a complex, American issue.

https://www.legion.org/betheone

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08/09/2022

"It's cool to think that everyone who's ever been in the army knows who their drill sergeant was - that was the first soldier that you met." - SFC Corey Jones

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08/09/2022

"I take (the job of drill sergeant very seriously) because I'm tasked to take America's sons and daughters and make them the future of the military." - SFC Corey Jones

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06/09/2022

"If I can help somebody make a decsion based off of my video, even just one person, then to me it was worth it." - SFC Corey Jones

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05/09/2022

"(Enlisted soldiers) volunteered to do this, we’re going to treat them more like a human than just an object coming through." - SFC Corey Jones

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04/09/2022

"You have to be that motivator, that person that drives them. When they’ve given up on themselves, you have to be that person that says 'we’re not quitting, not today. Let’s keep going.'” - SFC Corey Jones

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03/09/2022

"It’s probably one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve had in the military, honestly - being a drill sergeant." - SFC Corey Jones

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02/09/2022

We are joined in this episode today with Corey Jones. Corey is a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Benning, Georgia where he turns Army recruits into infantrymen and women. We discussed the challenges, rewards, and the impact drill sergeants make on their recruits as well as the method of instruction used in basic training today as compared to years past.

It was nice to catch up with Corey as the three of us all served in the same infantry company in Afghanistan. We are proud to know people like Corey who continue to represent and lead the youth of America. It was a pleasure.

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25/08/2022

"You only get our perspective in movies and books - and then you finally get exposed to the other side, and it's kind of addicting. You want to know more... I think the reason why people find military history so interesting is not because of the guns or the explosions or the battles - I think it's the psychology." -Nick Laidlaw

Nick is passionate about telling all sides of conflicts. Here is where you can find his content:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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24/08/2022

"The collective human experience doesn't belong to one specific morality or side; it belongs to everyone, and I think that everyone should have a platform to speak on." -Nick Laidlaw

Nick is passionate about telling all sides of conflicts. Here is where you can find his content:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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23/08/2022

"I'm here to talk, not argue. Some people get upset that I will talk to the other side. Plenty of Ukrainians have gotten very upset with me for speaking with Russians, and plenty of Americans have gotten very upset with me for speaking to the Taliban. My tag line on Battles & Beers is 'Every witness to war has a story and every story deserves to be told.'" -Nick Laidlaw

Nick is passionate about telling all sides of conflicts. Here is where you can find his content:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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23/08/2022

"You can just see from the pictures of the prisoners of war that they capture, that the (Russian) conscripts were just sent in to absorb gunfire and locate enemy positions." -Nick Laidlaw

Follow stories from the Ukraine War:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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22/08/2022

"I was talking to a Russian conscript just a few days ago, and they didn't know they were invading Ukraine until the night of (the invasion). They were told they were going to be training, and then the next thing they knew, they were getting shot at by Ukrainian Soldiers." -Nick Laidlaw

Follow stories from the Ukraine War:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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22/08/2022

"It's hard to detach from the war (in Ukraine) when it's so personal. It's almost like you're witnessing a mini eastern Front from World War II again. It's creeping up slowly to that level of savagery and barbarity between the two sides." - Nick Laidlaw

Check out front lines stories from the Ukraine War on the Battles & Beers instagram page:
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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21/08/2022

"It's pretty stressful talking to both sides (of the Ukraine War) and trying to stay as unbiased as I can." - Nick Laidlaw

Nick uses his platform, Battles & Beers, to tell both Ukrainian and Russian war stories.

Check out Nick's content -
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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20/08/2022

"it's just incredibly important that we get these stories down as fast as we can." - Nick Laidlaw

Nick is passionate about allowing war stories to be told from all sides of all conflicts. This week on the podcast, the talks about the importance of having GWOT veterans document their stories.

Check out Nick's content -
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
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20/08/2022

"I think what's unique about my platform is that it's not pages and pages of stories from one single person. Some of the stories are five sentences long... even just short (stories from war), it's a little piece of their life that we've captured now forever. It lives on. I know It does help people psychologically, especially a lot of the GWOT veterans that i've spoken with." - Nick Laidlaw

Nick uses his platform, Battles & Beers, to tell war stories from WWII to present day. Follow Nick and his content!
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
--
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✅Support the show and become a War Stories patron: https://www.patreon.com/warstoriespodcast

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19/08/2022

In this episode of War Stories, we are joined by Nick Laidlaw. Nick is a former Marine Infantryman, who from that experience, now has a passion to share the extremes of the human experience in warfare. His website, Battles and Beers shares stories of the men, women, and civilians who have gone willingly or unwillingly into harm’s way.

Nick is also the author of What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes a collection of short vignettes spanning from 1914 to present. He has interviewed men from both sides of almost every major war since 1939. He has had nearly 200 conversations with men from 20+ different armies, including the Taliban. We enjoyed this conversation with a fellow GWOT veteran telling such human stories.
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Follow Nick and his content!
📱 https://www.instagram.com/battles.and.beers/

💻Battles and Beers:
https://battlesandbeers.org/

📘What War Did to Us, Combat Through Their Eyes:
https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-WAR-DID-US-Through/dp/B09MC8NQ9D
--
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