In 1911, the U. S. Navy opened the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, on the shore of Lake Michigan.  During the First World War, about 125,000 sailors trained there.  Later, during the Second World War, approximately one million naval personnel learned their skills at Great Lakes.  These included thousands of aviators, who practiced takeoffs and landings on three aircraft carriers that floated on the lake.  Join James as he narrates the exciting early history of Naval Station, Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Fleet.<p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

In 1911, the U. S. Navy opened the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, on the shore of Lake Michigan. During the First World War, about 125,000 sailors trained there. Later, during the Second World War, approximately one million naval personnel learned their skills at Great Lakes. These included thousands of aviators, who practiced takeoffs and landings on three aircraft carriers that floated on the lake. Join James as he narrates the exciting early history of Naval Station, Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Fleet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1911, the U. S. Navy opened the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, on the shore of Lake Michigan. &nbsp;During the First World War, about 125,000 sailors trained there. &nbsp;Later, during the Second World War, approximately one million naval personnel learned their skills at Great Lakes. &nbsp;These included thousands of aviators, who practiced takeoffs and landings on three aircraft carriers that floated on the lake. &nbsp;Join James as he narrates the exciting early history of Naval Station, Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Fleet.<p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

The Great Lakes Naval Station in the World Wars

War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present.  Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower.  Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars.  James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX.  He has published one book and two scholarly articles.  He is also the cohost (with Scott Rank) of the Presidential Fight Club, Key Battles of the Civil War, Key Battles of the Revolutionary War, and Key Battles of World War I podcasts.

History

War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of History at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX. He has published one book and two scholarly articles. He is also the cohost (with Scott Rank) of the Presidential Fight Club, Key Battles of the Civil War, Key Battles of the Revolutionary War, and Key Battles of World War I podcasts.

Share The Great Lakes Naval Station in the World Wars

Sign up to save your podcasts

The Great Lakes Naval Station in the World Wars

The Great Lakes Naval Station in the World Wars

More shows like Key Battles of American History

The History of WWII Podcast

The Civil War & Reconstruction

Ben Franklin's World

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

The WW2 Podcast

Battles of the First World War Podcast

This American President

History Unplugged Podcast

History That Doesn't Suck

Presidential Fight Club

American Revolution Podcast

Key Battles of the Civil War

Last Night on the Titanic

Ottoman Lives

Key Battles of the Revolutionary War

History of the Second World War

Warfare

Amazing War Stories

Key Battles of World War One

Eyewitness History

American History Hit

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War

Historical Jesus