This is selection of stories (major battle) and tributes to the U.S. Armed Forces, excerpted from A Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volumes I and II and other works of Seniram Publishing Inc. Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038..The stories are read by the author, Bud Hannings. http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/usmilitaryhistory.xml Sat, 18 Jun 2005 01:55:08 GMT seniram@usmilitaryhistory.com 1991-2005 (c) Seniram Publishing Inc. IAS RSS Feed Generation Engine http://usmilitaryhistory.com/images/archiethepodcaster.jpg http://usmilitaryhistory.com 138 138 Interview with Ed Walsh (Knobby). Joined National Guard at fourteen and two years later joined Marine Corps 1945. Served in China then Korea, wounded 1951. After Korea served as Drill Instructor MCRD San Diego. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:01:16 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/knobby.mp3 Archives 1990. This is an interview with General William Westmoreland that occurred in Boone, North Carolina 1990. General Westmoreland shares his thoughts on the Vietnam War and other topics with interviewer, Bud Hannings. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:40:49 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/westmoreland.mp3 Naval Battle of Engano, fought off Philippines during October 1944. Excerpted from Portrait of the Stars and Stripes Volume II, Seniram Publishing. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:47:03 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/engano1.mp3 This is the story of two US submarines operation off Formosa during July 1944. Rear Admiral Ramage received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the mission. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:42:47 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/parche.mp3 This is a short tribute to the United States Armed Forces by Lauren. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 06:10:04 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/goodmorning.mp3 This is the story of the Japanese invason of Alaska during 1942 and the subsequent events leading to their expulsion during the following year. Excerpted from A Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volume II, Seniram Publishing, Glenside PA 19038 Thu, 31 May 2007 02:04:23 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/aleutian.mp3 The Battle of Midway June 1942 The naval battle in which the Americans defend the island of Midway in the Pacific. Mon, 28 May 2007 21:00:41 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/midway.mp3 This is an interview with Lou Sessinger, a journalist with the Intelligencer, a Pennsylvania newspaper who recently spent time with the troops in Iraq. Lou's columns can be seen at phillyburbs.com. Interview conducted by Bud Hannings Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:44:22 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/sessinger.mp3 This is the story of the first U.S. offensive during World War II when the 1st Marine Division invades Guadalcanal, nearly eight months after teh attack against Pearl Harbor. It is also the story of the first U.S. land-victory of the war. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:59:38 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/guadalcanal.mp3 The Battle of Wake Island. A small contingent of U.S. Marines come under attack shortly after the devastating sneak attack against Pearl Harbor, but the indefatigable Marines withstand repeated assaults until they are ordered to surrender on 23 December, 1941 in what becomes a legendary part of Marine Corps history. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:51:23 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/wakeisland.mp3 This is the story behind the Magazine of the Marines, Leatherneck as told during an interview with Colonel WAlt Ford, USMC retired, the present editor of Leatherneck. Colonel Ford tells of the history of the magazine as well as the purpose of the magazine and he speaks of the many benefits of receiving the magazine, but there is much more including what is on the Leatherneck website. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:14:22 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/leatherneck.mp3 The Marines and U.S. Army invade Tarawa, which the Japanese claim can't be taken in one hundred yers by one million Yanks. Following a bloody battle during November 1943, the objective falls in several days. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:26:11 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/tarawa.mp3 The Battle of Samar occurred on 25 October, 1944. At the tie, three Japanese fleets moved against U.S. at the Philippines on 23 October. The naval confrontation lasted until the 26th while two other battles also erupted. The three sea battles occurred near simultaneously. The U.S. prevailed and the Philippines remained under U.S. control. Story excerpted from Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, II. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:21:01 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/samar.mp3 Three Japanese fleets move against U.S. at Philippines on 23 October, 1944. The naval confrontation lasts until the 26th while two other battles also erupt, all just after MacArthur returns to the Philippines. Story excerpted from Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, II, Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:35:25 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/leytegulf.mp3 U.S. Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima during February 1945. The island is defended by about 23,000 Japanese. AT battle's end, nearly all of the defenders are annihilated. The Mrines are ordered to seize the island to gin its two operating airfields from which U.S> fighters can begin to provide protection for U.S> bombers. The Marines raise the flag on Mt. Suribachi during this successful campaign; however, more than 6,000 Marines are killed.. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:49:31 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/iwojima.mp3" This is a version read by Lauren Mitros, a Fourth Grader. Lauren wanted to send her best wishes to the troops and wish them a Merry Christmas. Duplicate of a recent podcast episode Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:27:57 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/laurenunclesam.mp3 A tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces combat troops engaed against in the war against terrorists. Read by the author, Bud Hannings Mon, 14 Nov 2005 07:16:15 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/unclesam.mp3 General George S. Patton, Jr., and Third Army during the Battle of the Bulge and the relief of Bastogne during December 1944. The musical score, The Relief of Bastogne is written by Mr. Ray Tonchen and the piece is played by the 113th Army Band, led by Ken Allen. The piece is rad by the author, Bud Hannings Thu, 15 Sep 2005 06:36:59 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/bastogne.mp3 The Normanddy Invasion June 6 1944. The Allies invade France against enormous German resistance. An extraordinary military invasion that involves thosusand of ships and about 150,00 U.S> and British troops. Sat, 27 Aug 2005 08:43:09 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/normandy.mp3 The U.S. Fifth Army en route to Rome must take San Pietro, the link to the Liri Valley and Rome. Two battles occur during December 1943. The story is excerpted from A Portrait of The Stars and Stripes, Volume II, Wed, 03 Aug 2005 03:59:50 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/sanpietro.mp3 The U.S. 7th Army under General George S. Patton, Jr. and the British under General Montgomery invade Sicily on Jluy 7, 1943. The 7th Army crosses Sicily in 38 days in a spectacular display of American persistance against two German Divisions, supported by teh Italian division there March with Patton from Gela to Messina. The story is excerpted from A Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volume II, Seniram Publishing, Glenside, Pennsylvania. Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:56:56 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/sicily.mp3 This is an interview from the archives with Jerry Tague who served with the U.S> Army as an artilleryman during WW II. The late Jerry Tague participated in landings at North Africa, Sicila, Italy, where he witnessed the destruction of Monte Cassino and he landed with 3rd Army in Southern France. Jerry resided in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Wed, 20 Jul 2005 06:52:31 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/tague.mp3 An interview with Nick Christodoulou, a crewman (and cook) of the sub, Scabbardfish, which had five War Patrols during WWII. The Scabbardfish sunk four vessels during the war and its cook unnexpectedly caused the sub to hrriedly surface in Japanese waters. Tue, 12 Jul 2005 05:50:13 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/nick.mp3 This is a farewell tribute to Major General George S. Patton who passed away on June 27, 2004. The episode includes an interview with the general during 1991 and it includes a section regarding his funeral written by one of the men who served under him in Vietnam, Bob Hersey. Sun, 03 Jul 2005 08:35:05 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/gspatton.mp3 This is to tell you a little more about Seniram Publishing and the episodes we are placing on podcasts. We thought you should know more about us. Sat, 02 Jul 2005 08:27:39 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/introduction.mp3 A tribute to the American armed forces in teh fight against terrorism. The piece is read by the author, Bud Hannings, Seniram Publishing, Glenside, Pennsylvania. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 02:45:11 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/godsshininglight.mp3 A tribute to the U.S. Marines that planted the flag in Baghdad. The piece is read by the author, Bud Hannings, Seniram Publishing, Glenside, Pennsylvania Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:45:53 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/warriorsinsand.mp3 A patriotic tribute to the armed forces and why we respect the Stars and Stripes. Read by the author, Bud Hannings Thu, 30 Jun 2005 06:04:04 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/lestweforget.mp3 An interview with a sailor who arrived in the Pacific Theater during the latter part of the war, just in time to encounter a typhoon off Okinawa, during September 1945. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:59:38 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/coyle.mp3 A patriotic tribute to the U.S> Armed Forces in regard to terrorism. The piece is read by the author, Bud Hannings, Seniram Publishing. Wed, 29 Jun 2005 02:42:11 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/itsourflag.mp3 This is an account of the Japanese sneak attack against Pearl Harbor on 7 December, 1941. The story is excerpted from a Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volume II, Seniram Publishing Inc. Glenside, PA. The story is read by the author, Bud Hannings. Wed, 29 Jun 2005 02:07:59 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/pearlharbor.mp3 Tribute to the Submariners of World War II. Sun, 26 Jun 2005 22:55:53 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/submarine.mp3 A patriotic tribute to a deceased veteran. Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:41:37 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/farewellourfriend.mp3 The story of the Tang, one of the 52 submarines that did not return from World War II covers the Tang's fifth and final War Patrol during late 1944. The story is excerpted from A Portrait of the Stars and Stripes, Volume II, Seniram Publishing Inc., Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038. .The story is read by the author, Bud Hannings Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:39:31 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/tang.mp3 A Patriotic Tribute To The U.S. Armed Forces and The Stars and Stripes. Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:36:33 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/eternalflag.mp3 A Memorial Day Tribute To Fallen Veterans Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:34:04 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/finalparade.mp3 The U.S. fleet engages the Japanese fleet in the Coral Sea during May 1942. The opposing fleets never make contact. The entire battle is fought between the opposing planes. The battle is the prelude to the Naval Battle of Midway. The story is read by the author, Bud Hannings. Seniram Publishing, Glenside Pennsylvania 2005 Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:31:52 GMT http://usmilitaryhistory.com/podcast/battleofcoralsea.mp3