This week Seth, Bill and Tommy take a look at Masters of the Air Episode 5.  The trio breaks down the episode and get into the historical detail regarding the October 10, 1943 8th Air Force mission to Munster, Germany.  The third in a row for the Mighty Eighth, Munster was the worst of them all for the 100th Bomb Group and a new emerging hero, Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal. The raid also signaled a significant shift in the bombing strategy for the American Army Air Forces that would have dire consequences for the rest of the war.  Tune in and see what the guys have to say.

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This week Seth, Bill and Tommy take a look at Masters of the Air Episode 5. The trio breaks down the episode and get into the historical detail regarding the October 10, 1943 8th Air Force mission to Munster, Germany. The third in a row for the Mighty Eighth, Munster was the worst of them all for the 100th Bomb Group and a new emerging hero, Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal. The raid also signaled a significant shift in the bombing strategy for the American Army Air Forces that would have dire consequences for the rest of the war. Tune in and see what the guys have to say. Image courtesy Apple TV

Review of Masters of the Air Episode 5

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.

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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.

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