Point of the Spear | Military History with Robert Child

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Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child’s captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.

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For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive:

Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠now.

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Today on the podcast we’re taking a closer look at what President Trump revealed in this past week’s Address to Congress, the startling surge in military recruitment figures since the dawn of 2025 - why it’s happening and where it's headed. And did you know a new Civil War era movie opens this weekend? It’s called Guns of Redemption and we’ll take a look.

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For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive:

Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠⁠now.

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Point of the Spear Celebrates Women's History Month focusing on women in military history. First up, Rob reviews Tyler Perry's acclaimed WWII film, The Six Triple Eight. Then he provides a profile of the one of the earliest female Generals in the U.S. military, Wilma L. Vaught.

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For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive:

Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠⁠Big War Box Set ⁠⁠now.

#WW2 #womenshistorymonth #thesixtripleeight

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Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child’s captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.

⁠Ghost Carrier Paperback⁠

⁠Ghost Carrier Kindle⁠

⁠Ghost Carrier Audiobook⁠ (FREE) with Audible Subscription

⁠Visit our Online Store⁠ for Books and More.

For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's ⁠Big War Box Set ⁠a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive:

Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the ⁠Big War Box Set ⁠now.

#WW2 #alternativehistory #pacificwar

Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese flag flutters in the wind. This chilling possibility is brought to life in our gripping 15-part alternative history audio series, Ghost Carrier: They Died to Fight Another Day. Dive into the harrowing journey of a doomed aircraft carrier and its crew, stranded in the boundless Pacific by an otherworldly twist of fate. Adapted from Robert Child’s captivating book, Ghost Carrier, this series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out—get the full experience in paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Click the links below to purchase.

Ghost Carrier Paperback

Ghost Carrier Kindle

Ghost Carrier Audiobook (FREE) with Audible Subscription

Visit our Online Store

For a limited time, grab a signed copy of Robert Child's Big War Box Set a must-have keepsake for your shelf! This compelling collection features five of my nonfiction military history titles, complete with photographs and detailed maps. Spanning 375 pages, the stories range from the Revolution to World War II. You'll receive:

• Washington Crossing: America’s First D-Day
  
• Rush on Boys: Hamilton at War
  
• Gettysburg Voices from the Front
  
• How Canada Won the Great War
  
• D-Day in 90 Minutes
  

Don't miss out—order your signed copy of the Big War Box Set now.

The Doolittle Raid was a U.S. air raid on Japan that took place on April 18, 1942, during World War II. It involved 16 B-25 bombers launched from the USS Hornet, targeting Tokyo and other cities, aiming to boost American morale and demonstrate that Japan was vulnerable to attacks, despite causing minimal physical damage.

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In honor of Black History Month the remarkable story and profiles of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded the World War II Medal of Honor, and the 50-year campaign to deny them their recognition.
In 1945, when Congress began reviewing the record of the most conspicuous acts of courage by American soldiers during World War II, they recommended awarding the Medal of Honor to 432 recipients. Despite the fact that more than one million African-Americans served, not a single black soldier received the Medal of Honor. The omission remained on the record for over four decades.

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Purchase the book, Immortal Valor by Robert Child.

History is a tapestry woven with the threads of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who shaped our world. In our first story, we reveal a pivotal moment, when the fate of a nation hung in the balance. And then a reluctant hero who only wanted to serve.

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Episode Four “The Passing of the Armies,” our continuing weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series. 

This is Episode Four where we begin Chapter Two, “The Overture.”

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Episode Three “The Passing of the Armies,” our continuing weekly podcast series that explores the memoir written by Civil War General, Joshua Chamberlain, and released the year after his death in 1915. We hope you enjoy the series. 

This is Episode Three where we conclude Chapter One, “The Situation.”

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