Zita Ballinger Fletcher (Author & Military Historian) – Bridging Past and Present Through Military History

“When you interact with historical documents, it’s like having a conversation with the past and nobody else can have that conversation for you.”This week on Story Behind the Stone, we speak with Zita Ballinger Fletcher, a military historian and author whose work spans World War II research, defense journalism, and cultural preservation. Zita shares how her deep dive into archives and original sources is reshaping our understanding of history and why those lessons matter today.In this episode:- Learn how language and translation shape historical narratives- Hear about her work with the German War Graves Commission and a challenging search for fallen policemen in Berlin- Explore how FPV drones are changing the future of warfare—and what history can teach us about adapting to new threatsLearn more: https://zitasteele.com/Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Wreaths Across America Radio.