Point of the Spear | Military History

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Eleven, "Pointe du Hoc." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Ten, "The Invasion Omaha Beach." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Nine, "The Airborne." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Eight, "Technology and Deception." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Seven, "Planning and Training." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. IThis is episode six "the Leaders." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. In Episode Five, “The British, the Canadians and Everyone Else” we learn in detail about Allied command structure and armaments and the disastrous practice run for D-Day, Operation Jubilee. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode Four, "The Americans," we learn in detail about American involvement in the war, the common soldier’s attitude, armaments and even their impact on women in Great Britain. Over 100,000 British women married American soldiers. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

In Niger, Africa, in October 2017 an ambush claimed the lives of four brave American soldiers, leaving a nation grieving and searching for answers. Meet Michelle Black, the widow of Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, who refused to accept the official accounts and embarked on a relentless quest for truth. Through her book, "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Search for the Truth," Michelle uncovers startling revelations that shed light on the tragic mission and the hidden agendas surrounding it. Don't miss this riveting exploration of resilience, love, and the pursuit of answers in the face of terrible loss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode Three, "The Germans," we learn in detail, more about the defenders; their command structure,  fortifications, equipment, and their state of mind. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

A conversation with Ric Prado, the highest-ranking covert warrior to lift the veil of secrecy and offer a glimpse into the shadow wars that America has fought since the Vietnam Era. Black Ops is the story of Ric’s legendary career that spanned two eras, the Cold War and the Age of Terrorism. Operating in the shadows, Ric and his fellow CIA officers fought a little-seen and virtually unknown war to keep the USA safe from those who would do it harm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Host Robert Child sits down with renowned New York Times bestselling author, Dick Russell to delve into the fascinating life and remarkable journey of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as explored in Russell's latest book, "The Real RFK Jr: Trials of a Truth Warrior." Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode two, "Strategy and Sacrifice," we examine the crucial decisions of where and when to attack. A great deal was on the line, as any miscalculations could cost the allies tens of thousands of lives. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

The dramatic events of Operation Jubilee, also known as the Dieppe Raid. Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied France,  Author Patrick Bishop discusses the audacious Allied plan to launch a large-scale amphibious assault on the heavily fortified coastal town of Dieppe. From the meticulous planning to the unforeseen challenges on the day of the raid, this episode sheds light on the valuable lessons learned from this pivotal moment in military history. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

One of humanity's greatest achievements—the Apollo 11 mission—and the moon landing are the backdrop to the unsung heroes who played a crucial role in bringing the astronauts back home safely. And we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions made by the United States Navy. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

In a world where loyalty is tested and the truth lies buried beneath a web of deception... One man will venture into the shadows, his past shrouded in mystery, his actions driven by betrayal. From Emmy-nominated director Robert Child, author of gripping military tales comes a new heart-pounding audio thriller series: "Rogue Soldier." Check out the audio thriller series out on Spotify. Meet Thomas Stone, a once-dedicated Special Forces Marine, who finds himself torn between duty and vengeance when he's cast aside and thrust into the clandestine world of CIA Black Ops. As a covert operative, he unravels a sinister government cover-up, one that has cost the lives of countless American soldiers. Forced into a perilous mission to erase an archive of damning secrets at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, Stone makes a life-altering decision that changes the game forever. Abandoning the mission and taking hostages to secure his own survival, he becomes the hunted, marked for elimination by the very agency he once served. Enter Jake Hamilton, Stone's former commander and a man torn between duty and friendship. As he races against time to negotiate an end to the crisis, he uncovers Stone's dark secret, a revelation that leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew. Loyalty to the country clashes with the pursuit of justice, leading to an electrifying confrontation where the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Join us on a pulse-pounding journey through deception and redemption in "Rogue Soldier." Unravel the threads of conspiracy, explore the depths of sacrifice, and experience the ultimate test of loyalty. Coming July 25th. Subscribe now, and be ready to dive into the heart-stopping world of "Special Ops." "Rogue Soldier," an 8-part audio thriller series that will leave you on the edge of your seat, produced by RSC Media Group. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

Bull Run on July 21, 1861, was the first full-scale battle of the Civil War. The fierce fight there forced both the North and South to face the sobering reality that the war would be long and bloody. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

"D-Day in 90 Minutes," our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. We unravel the logistics, untold stories, strategic maneuvers, and heroic acts that shaped one of the most pivotal events in World War II. In our inaugural episode, "Opening Salvo," we detail the dramatic months leading up to the invasion, examining the painstaking planning, the nerve-wracking anticipation, and the audacious risks taken by the Allied forces. And we recount the harrowing moments that marked the beginning of a mission that would change the course of history. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

The riveting story of courage, perseverance, and patriotism behind the 75th Army Rangers’ rescue mission following one of the deadliest Special Ops incidents in Afghanistan―a grueling, determined search through treacherous terrain, violent weather, and enemy attacks for twelve Navy SEAL casualties and eight downed Night Stalkers but just one lone survivor. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support

We commemorate the 27th anniversary of one of aviation's most tragic incidents - the downing of TWA Flight 800. This episode wades into the mystery and controversy surrounding the crash; exploring the unanswered questions that continue to haunt investigators and the public alike. Sign up for our twice monthly email ⁠Newsletter ⁠ SOCIAL: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-child/support