You can never get enough content on #Sicily - check out this take in @warontherocks.bsky.social, courtesy of historian, staff rider leader, and retired Army colonel Steven T. Barry: warontherocks.com/the-importan...

The Importance of the Invasion of Sicily

On July 10, 1943, the Allied invasion of Sicily — codenamed Operation Husky — put more assault troops ashore on its first day than the Normandy landings

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Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m still here! And I’d like to thank my friend Jonathan for taking time (over a year ago!) to record this episode with me on US Army Engineers in the Second World War — an important part of the story that the series hasn’t covered yet. Links in comments below or search for “Why We Fight”

A little about me… #history #writer #podcast #crimefiction #militaryfiction #historicalfiction

I created a separate Bluesky account for sharing my writing and other content, so that this one can stay focused on my history series. Those interested can feel free to check out @sasha-lehtonen.bsky.social

Steak & Guinness Pie 👩🏻‍🍳🥩🥓🧅🥕🧄🥔🧀

Non-Christian Americans sacrificed for our country, too. www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Mil...

Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof@evanbernick.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should. www.state.gov/releases/off...

Happy Valen-tank’s Day 🫶🏻 #ystävänpäivä

Went to Helsinki 🇫🇮 today to apply for a new passport with my new name and this man, who drove 3+ hours in snow to accompany me, uttered two of my favorite questions: Would you like to get something to eat? and Would you like to visit a used bookstore? 🥹 Folks — NEVER. SETTLE. ❤️

I’d like to thank Dr. Ben Schneider for coming back and continuing the story of the military justice system and its limitations during the Second World War. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast Links below or search “Why We Fight” on whichever podcast platform you use.

I’d like to thank Dr. @philipwblood.bsky.social for this episode on Aachen, which we recorded a year ago so bear with me when there are notes such as the release of his latest book, War Comes to Aachen. We also recently recorded a new episode but it will be out when I get to the 1945 content.

#YearInReview one of my favorite activities this year was an off-the-wall examination of the foo fighter phenomenon in WWII with @motheroftanks.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

This was such an awesome pod with @motheroftanks.bsky.social . I generally rate a pod on whether I listen to it all the way through during a workout or run. This was my number one for that test this year.

Ian TB@iantb.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#YearInReview one of my favorite activities this year was an off-the-wall examination of the foo fighter phenomenon in WWII with @motheroftanks.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Last year I was a guest on @motheroftanks.bsky.social 's podcast. You can find the full episode on the following sites: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... www.audible.com/podcast/The-... open.spotify.com/episode/342P... #history

ICYMI #2: my thanks to @motheroftanks.bsky.social for the chance to talk about the lesser-known, weird, and unexplained foo fighter phenomenon in WWII: open.spotify.com/episode/1T0P... www.audible.com/pd/B0FC8RCFQ... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

I was so happy to be able to indulge my inner geek in this “Why We Fight” episode w/ @motheroftanks.bsky.social. WWII sightings of “foo fighters” were real; were really weird; & remain unexplained: open.spotify.com/episode/1T0P... www.audible.com/pd/B0FC8RCFQ... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Your service matters. Your reasons for serving matter. Those who inspired, and shaped, and mentored you matter. Those who came before, those who paved the way, those who broke through barriers and glass ceilings, and those who fought to but were held back by the times — matter.

President Barbie@presidentbarbie.bsky.social · last yr.

The Army deleted my “Why I served” video where I talked about how I decided I wanted to attend West Point/join the Army after one of the cadets my family used to sponsor died in combat. Probably deleted because she was the first black woman to be CSM at West Point.

I have a whole episode on this actually… one of the earliest episodes from the 1943 series.

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And I’d like to thank Bill Nance for another great episode, this time on Army Groups and higher echelon command in WWII, using Ninth Army under Simpson as an example. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast

I’d like to thank Nate Jennings, Jason Boswell, and Tim Gilhool for helping provide some back history that builds deeper understanding and appreciation for the combat and logistical situations throughout 1944, and I’d like to thank Bill Nance for a great episode, this time on Army Groups & Command.

I’d like to thank @kdcampbell.bsky.social for another episode on wartime movies, this time focusing on Tunisian Victory and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, both released in 1944. In the 1943 series Ken also covered two movies and I will also include a link to that episode for those who missed it.

I’d also like to thank Myra Miller for sharing her experience researching her father’s WWII service, and how that led to her work as a historian and founder of Footsteps Researchers. Links in the comments below or search for “Why We Fight ~ 1944” on whichever podcast streaming platform you use.

I'd like to thank Paul Sparrow, John McManus, and Mitch Yockelson for these episodes on leadership and relationship dynamics including FDR and MacArthur, Churchill and Eisenhower, and discussion of the American Experience in World War II. @paulsparrowfdr.bsky.social @johncmcmanus.bsky.social

Without downloading any new pictures, where are you at mentally?

ex-Lethality Jane@lethalityjane.bsky.social · 2y ago

Without downloading any new pictures, where are you at mentally?

No cheating. Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist.

Alan Cunningham@cadetcunningham.bsky.social · 2y ago

No cheating. Your last saved celebrity pic is your therapist. And I’ll take it

Wanna hear about how disorganized Allied joint propaganda efforts were, 1970s cereal commercials, and how John Huston would be totally canceled today? No? Too bad- listen to the latest episode of the Why We Fight 1944 podcast & learn you some stuff. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Just going to put this here for a sec… Canceling classes and changing curricula doesn’t erase history and facts. I will continue to hold onto and share these stories and more.

Ben Hodges@general-ben.bsky.social · 2y ago

Similar cancellations happened at the Army War College in Carlisle PA. Canx history courses about Black Soldiers and Women in Combat.

Let’s change it up a bit! In this episode of the @cimsec.bsky.social Sea Control Podcast, I got to talk with @briankerg.bsky.social about my #WhyWeFight series and my takes on how and why this history is important. (Also, Pixel has an unscripted cameo.)

I had a blast hosting the legendary @motheroftanks.bsky.social on the @cimsec.bsky.social 'Sea Control' podcast! She discusses her one-of-a-kind series, 'Why We Fight', which covers all things #WW2 - including #naval and #amphibious operations. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/7o4G...

Sea Control 561 - Why We Fight with Sasha Maggio

Sea Control · Episode

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This was a really interesting episode that touches on a concept near and dear to yours truly — the value of military history for the modern force. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Digesting Military History with Chris Petty

Podcast Episode · The Live Drop · 01/17/2025 · 57m

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@motheroftanks.bsky.social and @briankerg.bsky.social continue to be the best example of mutual support between soldiers and Marines!

Sasha Lehtonen | Mother of Tanks@motheroftanks.bsky.social · 2y ago

I'd like to thank @briankerg.bsky.social for another great episode, this time talking about the Battle of Saipan and some leadership challenges the US Army & US Marine Corps faced in the Pacific in 1944. #WhyWeFight1944 #ArmyHistory #USMCHistory #NavyHistory #MilitaryHistory #WWII #Podcast