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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and the significance of the new memorial next to the Pratt Museum. Show notes: -The name of the Canadian teenager who raised money for memorial trees is Janice Nikkel. -The US contingent for the MFO is now provided by National Guard units.

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 trip to Belgium; and derive some tactical takeaways for modern Soldiers.

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.

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 December. "Like" the Don F. Pratt museum on Facebook, and subscribe to the "Vertical Envelopment" podcast.

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 Soldiers and Army leaders.

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.

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 preparation for Market-Garden.

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).

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 discuss the 101st Airborne Division's exploits in Normandy after D-Day.

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 a better way to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day than learning about what happened behind enemy lines.

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.

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 provides historical context. Listen to one of our remaining WW2 Vets, and find out what it was like to ride in a WW2 glider. See photos of Mullins' visit on the Facebook page, @DonPrattMuseum.

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 commemorations happening in this, the 50th anniversary year. Show notes: Iron Rakkasan Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ironrakkasans/ Rakkasan Association website: https://www.rakkasanassociation.org/ Don F. Pratt Museum Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DonPrattMuseum Don F. Pratt Museum website: http://fortcampbell.com/museums/don-f-pratt-museum/

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 history of the 101st and other Fort Campbell units.