The WWII Soldiers You've Never Heard of - With Robert B. O'Connor - Episode 28
Description
In this episode, Adam chats with author Robert B. O'Connor about his historical fiction book involving an elite platoon of WWII soldiers comprised of the likes of Mickey Rooney, Mel Brooks and even Sammy Davis Jr - all of whom provided entertainment for those on the front lines in what was known as a "Jeep Show". They do a deep dive into his book which focuses on a fictional infantryman, the historical context surrounding the shows, and what lessons we can draw from those who fought for our freedom.
Check out the book, and Robert's work here:
For more reading, check out these links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Bastogne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Show
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_Conservation_Corps
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohrdruf_concentration_camp
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