Vertical Envelopment

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster discuss the aftermath of the battle of Firebase Ripcord along with strategic, operational, and tactical lessons learned.

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Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster continue their series on the battle of Firebase Ripcord which took place in Vietnam's A Shau Valley in the summer of 1970.

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After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster begin a series on the Battle of Firebase Ripcord in July of 1970 during the Vietnam War.

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster discuss the exciting Los Baños raid of 23 February 1945, its connection to the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell, and tactical takeaways for modern Soldiers. For maps and photos, check out the Don F. Pratt Museum's Facebook page.

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster discuss the invasion of Luzon and the planning and personalities that went into the 11th Airborne Division's Los Baños raid on 23 Feb. 1945 in the Philippines during World War II. Check out the new temporary exhibit at the Pratt Museum about Los Baños.

Ready for an exciting action-adventure? Then join your hosts, Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster, as they begin a three-part series on the Los Baños Raid of February 23, 1945 undertaken by the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippines during World War II.

On December 12, 2019, a new Gander Memorial was dedicated at Fort Campbell on the 34th anniversary of the Gander crash. It was the worst loss of life in a single day in the Division's history. In this episode, Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster discuss the historical background of the 256 Gander fallen and the significance of the new memorial next to the Pratt Museum.

Show notes:

-The name of the Canadian teenager who raised money for memorial trees is Janice Nikkel.

-The US contingent for the MFO is now provided by National Guard units.

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster continue their series on Bastogne. In part 3, they recap the 101st at Bastogne until the 26th of December; discuss the breaking of the seige, the story of "nuts," and Division's role in the counterattack against the "bulge" created by the Germans; preview the upcoming trip to Belgium; and derive some tactical takeaways for modern Soldiers.

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster continue their series on Bastogne. In part 2, they discuss the 101st from its first arrival into Bastogne until the 26th of December, 1944.

Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster begin a multi-part series on Bastogne, where the 101st Airborne Division stubbornly refused to surrender and helped ensure that the Battle of the Bulge would be a failure for the Nazis. Get up to speed on this important battle before the 75th anniversary this December. "Like" the Don F. Pratt museum on Facebook, and subscribe to the "Vertical Envelopment" podcast.