Season 4 Episode 2 - Atomic Age Assignments

The second episode focuses upon Col. Verheul's time in Peru, Korea, and Japan, his stint at Michigan State University as a Professor of Military Science, and his work with nuclear weapons development at Fort Monroe Virginia. This episode evaluates Cold War US foreign policy in Latin America, the impact of ROTC programs during the Korean War, the role of military intelligence in East Asia, and the development of the Davy Crockett recoilless rifle. In this episode, you will see the US begin to exert not only soft power, but nuclear power abroad!   This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official stance or views of Texas Christian University.