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In this episode of Hardtack, I discuss the atrocities of the Pacific War with guest Quin Cho, an archivist at Pacific Atrocities Education. We explore the historical context of the Pacific War, the significance of the Burma Campaign, and the radicalization of the Kwantung Army. Quin shares insights from his research and writing process, including his upcoming book on the Kwantung Army, and discusses the mission of Pacific Atrocities Education in raising awareness about these historical events. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the complexities of military history and its lasting impact on international relations today.
Sources:
PAE Homepage - https://www.pacificatrocities.org/ (https://www.pacificatrocities.org/)
Quin Cho’s Competing Empires in Burma - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091KR4TYC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091KR4TYC)
23 Apr 2025
39. From the Island to the Cape Part II with Jeff Ballard
Return with us this week as Jeff Ballard and I continue our journey in the Pacific Theater of World War II during 1942 and '43 . Here, Jeff and I look into the new naval tactics designed by Admiral Burke and explore the technological difficulties of American Naval firepower early in the war. Lastly, Jeff provides us with an overview of the important role of the Destroyer.
Jeff Ballard holds a Master’s in Military History with a concentration in World War II. He is on the editorial staff of the Saber and Scroll Military History Journal and is the Editor in Chief of the Military History Chronicles military history journal.
Jeff Ballard (https://nautiluslive.org/people/jeff-ballard)
Military History Chronicles (https://www.militaryhistorychronicles.org/)
The Saber and Scroll (https://saberandscroll.scholasticahq.com/)
16 Apr 2025
38. From the Island to the Cape Part I with Jeff Ballard
Visit the Pacific Theater of World War II during 1942 and '43 with Military Historian Jeff Ballard. Here, Jeff and I delve deep into an operational overview of the Pacific Theater, the Japanese response to American initiative after Midway, failures and successes in naval leadership, and new doctrine.
Jeff Ballard holds a Master’s in Military History with a concentration in World War II. He is on the editorial staff of the Saber and Scroll Military History Journal and is the Editor in Chief of the Military History Chronicles military history journal.
Jeff Ballard (https://nautiluslive.org/people/jeff-ballard)
Military History Chronicles (https://www.militaryhistorychronicles.org/)
The Saber and Scroll (https://saberandscroll.scholasticahq.com/)
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