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Vertical Envelopment
by William Bowen Campbell
Learn about the history, heritage, and values of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell. Good for novices and military history geeks alike. Visit the Don F. Pratt Museum at Fort Campbell, KY or on Facebook.
Episodes
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Episode 0020: Firebase Ripcord, Part III
Dr. O'Brien and CPT Herbster discuss the aftermath of the battle of Firebase Ripcord along with strategic, operational, and tactical lessons learned. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DonPrattMuseum
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Episode 0019: Firebase Ripcord, Part II
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. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DonPrattMuseum
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Episode 0018: Firebase Ripcord, Part I
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.
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Episode 0017: Los Baños, Part III
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.
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Episode 0016: Los Baños, Part II
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.
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Episode 0015: Los Baños, Part I
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.
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Episode 0014: Gander Remembered
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...
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Episode 0013: Bastogne, Part III
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...
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Episode 0012: Bastogne, Part II
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.
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Episode 0011: Bastogne, Part I
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…
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Episode 0010: Market-Garden, Part III
Dr. O'Brien and Lt. Dan discuss the Division's role in Operation Market Garden in advance of the 75th anniversary of the campaign on 17 September 2019. Part III of our 3-part series discusses the Divisions role from about D+10 to the end of the operation and draws some lessons for today's…
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Episode 0009: Market-Garden, Part II
Dr. O'Brien and Lt. Dan discuss the Division's role in Operation Market Garden in advance of the 75th anniversary of the campaign on 17 September 2019. Part II of our 3-part series discusses the execution of Operation Market-Garden for the first ten days.
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Episode 0008: Market-Garden, Part I
For over 70 days the 101st Airborne Division fought in Holland during World War II. Dr. O'Brien and Lt. Dan discuss the Division's role in Operation Market Garden in advance of the 75th anniversary of the campaign on 17 September 2019. Part I of our 3-part series discusses the planning and...
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Episode 0007: Voices From Hamburger Hill
Dr. O'Brien and Lt. Dan journey to the A Shau Valley of Vietnam to visit the Hamburger Hill battlefield and talk to veterans who fought there. See photos from the trip on our Facebook page (@DonPrattMuseum).
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Episode 0006: D-Day, Part III
The Normandy Campaign involved far more than just the events of June 6, 1944. The Screaming Eagles fought for weeks after the initial invasion to help secure a beachhead in Normandy, the liberation of Carentan being one of our most important achievements. Join Dr. O'Brien and LT Dan as they…
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Episode 0005: D-Day, Part II
Find out what the 101st Airborne Division did on D-Day, 06 June 1944, with your hosts, Dr. O'Brien and LT Dan. The Screaming Eagles had important misisons to accomplished that day, and through initiative and training, overcame many challenges to make the Normandy Invasion a success. What could be…
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Episode 0004: D-Day, Part I
Dr. O'Brien, Pratt Museum Director, discusses the planning and preparation that went into the Normandy Invasion. He explains the broad background and then focuses on the role of the 101st Airborne Division.
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Episode 0003: World War II Veteran George Mullins
LT Dan sits down with WW2 Veteran SSG George K. Mullins (C/1-327 GIR) who landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy Campaign, rode a glider into Holland during Operation Market-Garden, was wounded at Bastogne, and made it to Berchtesgaden, Germany, Hitler's mountain-top home. Dr. O'Brien then...
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Episode 0002: Hamburger Hill Preview
Dr. O'Brien and LT Dan sit down with the Commander of 3-187th "Iron Rakkasans," LTC Martin Bowling, to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the battle of "Hamburger Hill" during the Vietnam War. Learn more about this famous, if misunderstood, battle, and get a preview of exciting…
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Episode 0001: Maiden Voyage
1LT Dan Herbster, Division Historian, and Dr. John O'Brien, Pratt Museum Director, discuss the exciting World War II anniversaries coming up in 2019 for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and give a preview of future Screaming Eagle Veteran interviews and historical discussions from the...
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Learn about the history, heritage, and values of the 101st Airborne Division and Fort Campbell. Good for novices and military history geeks alike. Visit the Don F. Pratt Museum at Fort Campbell, KY or on Facebook.
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William Bowen Campbell
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