Season 4

This episode evaluates the Army’s nuclear weapons strategy and reorganization during the Cold War, and how tactical nuclear weapons impacted, both positively and negatively, US deterrence efforts. The episode concludes by highlighting the service of National Guardsmen during the Vietnam War. Episode Three Audio Credits “Aircraft: Helicopters – Westland Whirlwind.” BBC Rewind – Sound Effects.…

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…

September 17, 2025 Episode one examines Col. Verheul’s experience during World War II at The Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia and with the 92nd “Buffalo” Infantry Division. Notably, as a white officer in this Division, Verheul found himself on the frontlines of a significant struggle which helped change the very nature of the US…

This project situates the thirty-year Army career of the host’s Great-Grandfather, Colonel Richard H. Verheul into the broader historical contexts through which he served. Each episode considers different periods of Verheul’s career in light of the given historical developments. Throughout the season, you will hear from several professors who are experts on the given topic.