In this episode, Samuel de Korte welcomes Quin Cho, historian, researcher, and author with Pacific Atrocities Education, whose work brings much-needed attention to the overlooked narratives of East Asia during World War II. Quin’s recent book, “The Kwantung Army: Manchukuo and Imperial Japan’s Expansion in Asia,” offers an in-depth look at one of Imperial Japan’s most influential and controversial military institutions. Together, they discuss the Kwantung Army’s origins, its central role in Japan’s expansion across China and Manchuria, and the lasting consequences of its actions on regional history. Quin also shares insights into her research process, the significance of highlighting Asian perspectives in World War II studies, and how confronting this history helps us understand the broader legacy of imperialism and war.

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Learn more about Quin Cho’s work and books:

-           https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Kwantung-Army-Japans-Manchuria-ebook/dp/B0FK5F787Q?ref_=ast_author_mpb

-           https://www.pacificatrocities.org/quin-cho.html

Discover Pacific Atrocities Education, the organization that made this interview possible and continues to do outstanding work in promoting education and awareness of the Pacific War: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/

In this episode, we welcome Jean Bee Chan, whose story is one of survival, resilience, and unwavering dedication to justice. From living through the hardships of wartime China to becoming a lifelong advocate for memory and human rights, Jean’s journey is as powerful as it is moving. Throughout our conversation, she shares deeply personal experiences — moments of loss, endurance, and courage — that remind us of the human cost of war and the strength it takes to keep those memories alive.

This was an emotional episode for us to record, and we are grateful to Jean for her openness and honesty in sharing her life with us.

A special thanks goes to Jenny Chan and Pacific Atrocities Education for helping make this conversation possible. You can learn more about their important work at pacificatrocities.org.

Jean's book: https://www.amazon.com.br/s?k=jean+bee+chan&crid=3USZ0ON5Q3LZQ&sprefix=jean+bee+chan%2Caps%2C288&ref=nb_sb_noss

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In this episode, we bring together two guests from strikingly different worlds to dive deep into the uncomfortable questions around morality in war gaming.Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn – academic, U.S. Army veteran, Holocaust scholar, author of Marching into Darkness and The Holocaust in Eastern Europe (coming soon from Cambridge University Press), and host of the podcast The Holocaust History Podcast – joins us to examine how history and ethics intersect in interactive media.Alongside him is Kaluven – gamer, YouTuber, and passionate RTS player known for his video tackling the messy reality of playing the “baddies” in historical strategy games. His recent video sparked our entire debate: what does it mean to choose the side of the aggressor, and do games sanitize moral choices?This is one of our most challenging and thoughtful conversations yet – and one that will resonate with historians, gamers, and anyone grappling with how we remember (and play with) the past.

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In this episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we sit down with Zach Dunn, a 25-year-old Canadian filmmaker and founder of Global Veterans Stories. Inspired by the experiences of his grandfather who served in WWII, Zach has made it his mission to record and preserve the stories of veterans before they are lost to time.

Since 2021, Zach has interviewed 85 veterans from 12 different countries, covering World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Through video interviews and mini-documentaries, he shares these powerful accounts with schools across Canada and on social media, ensuring future generations can learn from those who served. His oldest interviewee? A WWII veteran who just turned 110.

Zach shares the moving stories behind the project, his travels, and what it means to connect with the last living witnesses of the 20th century’s most defining conflicts. If you know a veteran who might want to be interviewed—wherever they are in the world—Zach is always looking to continue the mission.

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In honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, The World War II Daily Podcast presents a landmark episode featuring our first interview with a World War II veteran.

Our guest is Ambassador Theodore R. Britton Jr., one of the pioneering African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. Drafted in 1943, he trained at the segregated Montford Point facility in North Carolina, becoming part of the historic cohort known as the Montford Point Marines. During the war, he served in the Pacific Theater, maintaining the muster roll for his unit.

After his military service, Britton pursued a career in banking and later entered public service. In 1974, President Gerald Ford appointed him as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and Grenada, making him one of the first African American ambassadors.

In this episode, Ambassador Britton shares his experiences breaking racial barriers in the military and his reflections about his life—from the battlefields of World War II to international diplomacy.

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In this episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we welcome Dr. Greenwald, a distinguished military historian and strategist. With a career spanning command roles in the U.S. Army, including Patriot Air Defense battalion command and Garrison Command of Fort Bliss, Dr. Greenwald brings a wealth of knowledge on military innovation and transformation. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from The Ohio State University and has published extensively on military theory, air defense, and organizational change.

This episode focuses on the development and significance of anti-air artillery during World War II. Dr. Greenwald, who is currently writing a history of U.S. Army antiaircraft artillery from 1917-1945, shares insights into its evolution, strategic importance, and lasting impact on military tactics. We discuss how historical military transformations influence modern warfare and the key lessons learned from World War II.

Join us for this fascinating discussion, and don’t forget to check out the Society for Military History: https://www.smh-hq.org/

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In the 13th episode of The World War II Daily Podcast, we welcome one of our own, Samuel De Korte, for another powerful interview! This time, he discusses his first book, Tragedy and Betrayal in the Dutch Resistance, which uncovers the story of five men who bravely contributed to the Dutch Resistance, were captured and had their lives taken by the Germans. This episode sheds light on the profound tragedies of World War II and the vital importance of remembering these stories.

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After a long wait, we’re excited to bring you the 12th episode of our show Today, we’re joined by a very special guest, someone who has been part of my journey into understanding World War II. His insights have profoundly shaped my perspective on many aspects of the events that unfolded during that time.

Our guest and I share a common mission: to ensure the story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) is not forgotten. We work to bring the memory of these heroes back to life—not only in Brazil but also internationally. It’s a way to honor those who left our shores to fight in the cold mountains of Italy during World War II. The FEB’s story was overlooked for many years, but now we have the opportunity to revive it and share how a Latin American nation sent its soldiers overseas to confront the Axis powers.

Meet Cesar Campiani Maximiano: Born in São Paulo, 1971, he earned his PhD in History from the University of São Paulo in 2005. He has taught at public and private universities as well as at the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff College, where he was appointed Professor Honoris Causa in 2024. He is the author of several books and articles on military history published on both sides of the Atlantic, including "The Brazilian Expeditionary Force 1943-45", by Osprey Publishing, along with Ricardo Bonalume Neto.

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Today we will continue to explore the amazing story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during World War II depicted in the new Netflix historical movie. And to help us to continue this journey we have the honor to talk to Edna W. Cummings!

Who is Edna W. Cummings: A native of Fayetteville, NC, Col. Cummings operates a Washington DC area consultancy specializing in management and proposal services for federal and commercial clients. She was the first African American woman to earn her commission as an Army officer through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Appalachian State University (ASU), Boone, NC. Afterwards, she embarked on a distinguished 25-year military career in a variety of progressive assignments culminating with senior-level positions at Georgetown University, the Pentagon, and NORAD/USNORTHCOM in Colorado Springs. Since January 2018, retired Army Col. Edna W. Cummings has worked to bring recognition to the all-black WWII Women’s Army Corps unit the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion also known as the Six Triple Eight. As a citizen advocate, she raised funds for the 6888th monument and co-produced an award winning documentary about the unit. She successfully championed the effort with Congress to enact passage of the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act. Col. Cummings holds a Master of Strategic Studies, Army War College, and a Master of Science Degree in Foundations of Education, Troy State University. She is also a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Quartermaster Officers’ Basic and Advanced Courses, Fort Lee and the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Patrick Air Force Base. As an Army officer, she received the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medals (three awards), Army Commendation Awards (four awards), Joint Service Commendation Award, Army Superior Unit, Reserve Forces Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. Among other the many other military and civic recognitions, in March 2020, Col. Cummings was inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame  and the Military Officers Association of America selected her as one its national Changemakers. In July 2022, she received the NAACP’s Jesse Brown Leadership Award. And lastly she is the author of the book entitled: A Soldier's Life: A Black Woman's Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion (The Black Soldier in War and Society: New Narratives and Critical Perspectives) coming out on May of 2025.

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Links related to the show:

Edna's Instagram: @6888ww2

Edna’s book:

https://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/10090/

https://www.amazon.com/Soldiers-Life-Champion-Narratives-Perspectives/dp/0813953146

The interview Edna mentioned:

 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crescencia-garcia-world-war-ii-veteran/

Today, we celebrate the 10th episode of our show and the first of 2025. Last month, Netflix released its latest historical movie, “Six Triple Eight,” a war drama about the incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the

And to help us explore both the movie and the remarkable history behind it, we’re excited to have Molly Sampson, the historical consultant for Tyler Perry’s movie “Six Triple Eight,” as our guest today.

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Who is Molly Sampson: Molly is a dedicated World War II historian and museum leader, currently pursuing a master’s degree in WWII Studies at Arizona State University. Her research emphasizes the confluence of gender, social, and military history by focusing on the Women’s Army Corps in World War II. Outside of conference presentations such as the RAF Museum Conference, the Society for Military History Annual Meeting, and the James A. Barnes Conference, Sampson has also had the opportunity to share her research through the exhibition “The Triple Victory of the 6888th” and as a consultant on the Tyler Perry film “Six Triple Eight”. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Sandusky Area Maritime Association, Sampson oversees the operations of the Maritime Museum of Sandusky.

Molly’s Website: https://lipstickandwar.com/

Link to Beatrice Jackson’s Article:  https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-beatrice-jackson/143827715/

Molly's instagram: @lipstickandwar