Way Back When

Return to Hardwick - Home of the 93rd Bomb Group

The 93rd Bomb Group was arguably most decorated, most traveled and most effective bomb group of WWII. Helping to cripple Hitler's Europe from the air, they executed some of the most daring bombing raids in the war. Along with the group's rich history, sons, daughters and grandchildren travel to England and explore the 93rd's long forgotten airbase - Hardwick. Filmmaker Michael Sellers discusses his WWII documentary that was narrated by Michael Cudlitz (Band of Brothers, The Walking Dead). Special guests joining the discussion include award-winning author and military historian Mike Guardia, and Glynn Burrows, history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours UK. More: https://www.hardwickfilm.com/
Music is "Beneath a Solemn Sky" by The Gunboat Diplomats.
 

UK Family History of Author Helen Hunt Jackson - Glynn Burrows on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours UK, discusses the historic ties connecting best-selling author, poet and Native American rights activist Helen Hunt Jackson to Norfolk and Suffolk, England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Combat History of the F-15 - Mike Guardia on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, military historian and award-winning author Mike Guardia discusses his new book, “Wings of Fire: A Combat History of the F-15.” Made popular by its ubiquity during the Persian Gulf War, the F-15 has become one of the most recognized and revered fighter jets in the world today. More at: https://mikeguardia.com/Featured music is "Wings of Fire" by Micha Schellhaas. http://michamusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armor in the Pacific - Mike Guardia on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Way Back When history show, award-winning author and military historian Mike Guardia discusses his latest book, “American Armor in the Pacific” in the Casemate Illustrated series. https://mikeguardia.com/The book explores American armor during the Pacific Campaign of WWII, from 1942-45. During this period there were over twenty major tank battles and operations where tanks provided heavy support to infantry units. These operations include the battle of Tarawa and the Bougainville Campaign. Relying heavily on first-person accounts, the strategies and tactics of the opposing forces are discussed. This book also looks at the Pacific theater, and how American armor was employed with great success in that theater of war. Detailed information on American and Japanese armored forces, including development, equipment, capabilities, organization, and order of battle, is given. Featured music is “Fortune Favors the Brave” by the Walk-A-Bout Band. https://www.walkaboutband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historic Law and Order Stories Across America - Attorney Ward Heinrichs on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs who has sent Nancy & Lisa on a special Law & Order Across America map story project to document and share legal stories that range from historic jails and territorial prisons to graveyards, courthouses, and criminal cases. Hear about stories they have already covered like Pearl Hart “The Bandit Queen,” outlaw Warren Earp, Boothill Graveyard in Tombstone, Historic Vernon Parish Courthouse, and the Gothic Hanging Jail in DeRidder, Louisiana. Map Page: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/law-and-order-stories-across-america/Featured music is “Highway” by The Cravens. https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-cravens-on-the-line/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventh Flag - Author Sid Balman on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Sid Balman Jr., who discusses his historical fiction novel, “Seventh Flag.” The book follows a white family and a Muslim family in a small West Texas town in a vivid saga that analyzes how each subsequent generation deals with its own inner turmoil and trauma. As America itself grows, these two families grow with it -- observing the country’s increasing radicalization following events like the wars in Vietnam and Iraq, and 9/11. Even though the book is fiction, its themes are very much present in today's headlines. Sid is a fourth generation Texan, Pulitzer nominee, and a veteran reporter who covered four major wars and traveled with two presidents and four secretaries of war during his career. More: https://www.sidbalman.com/ Featured music is “Texas Blue Moon” by Shelley King. https://www.shelleyking.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mayflower Ship Celebrates 400 Years - Glynn Burrows and Holly T. Hansen on BIg Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Friday Way Back When Family History show, family history experts Holly T. Hansen and Glynn Burrows discuss the historic Mayflower, an English merchant ship that transported the first English Puritans (Pilgrims) from Plymouth, England to the New World in 1620. This ship links England, Holland and America, spans 400 years of history, and connects millions of people. Holly is the founder of Family History Expos, and Glynn is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England.Featured music is “Fortune Favors the Brave” by the Walk-A-Bout Band. https://www.walkaboutband.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Visit to the Gothic Hanging Jail in DeRidder - Cleo Martin and Marci Cook on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features the historic Beauregard Parish Jail in DeRidder, Louisiana. Known as the Gothic Jail or Hanging Jail, this former jailhouse was built 1914 in the Gothic Revival architecture style, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1981. It is known for being the jail where two men were hanged for murdering a taxi driver, and said to be haunted.This interview was recorded on-location at the Beauregard Tourist Commission, located next door to the Jail, and home to a Doll Museum. Featured guests are Cleo Martin of Beauregard Tourist Commission, and Marci Cook of Vernon Parish Tourism Commission. More at http://www.beauregardtourism.com/home.html and https://www.vernonparish.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.