Voices of Our People takes a deep dive into the events that shaped Mississippi and our nation. In Season 1, we take a fresh look at World War II through our extensive collection of Veterans stories and insightful analysis by the faculty of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society at USM. Hosted by Bill Ellison, with funding by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
Voices of Our People: WWII
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Voices of Our People takes a deep dive into the events that shaped Mississippi and our nation. In Season 1, we take a fresh look at World War II through our extensive collection of Veterans stories and insightful analysis by the faculty of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society at USM. Hosted by Bill Ellison, with funding by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
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Recent Episodes
December 2, 2024
The Aftermath
WWII veterans and historians, including Dr. Kevin Greene, share their insights on the aftermath of war, highlighting the struggles of soldiers and civilians to cope with trauma and rebuild their lives.
November 25, 2024
Major Battles & Prisoners of War
Dr. Andrew Wiest of the Dale Center for the Study of War and Society joins hosts to discuss the final push to break the Nazis' strangle-hold on Europe through major battles and Prisoner of War experiences.
November 18, 2024
D-Day & Beyond 1944 - 1945
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Episode 8:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> As Allied Forces began planning for an invasion of Europe in 1943, it faced entrenched and highly-fortified German defenses along the French coastline. There would be only one opportunity to gain the element of surprise and somehow skirt the massive army that awaited them onshore. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Operation Overload</span> would be a logistical undertaking of a scale never before contemplated, and success would be anything but a certainty.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">To talk us through the planning and execution of the juggernaut that would simply be known as <span style= "font-weight: bold;">D-Day</span>, we are joined once again by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Andrew Wiest</span> of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dale Center for the Study of War and Society</span>.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> His historical prospective will be added to the stories of ordinary Americans who, together with millions of others, changed the course of history that fateful Summer of 1944, including: <span style= "font-weight: bold;">Rip Bounds</span> of Hattiesburg, <span style= "font-weight: bold;">Joseph Clements</span> of Owensboro, KY, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Robert Leslie</span> of New Castle, PA, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Swager</span> of Brookhaven.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Special thanks to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mississippi Humanities Council</span> for their unwavering support of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Center for Oral History & Cultural Heritage</span> through the years. The Humanities are for Everyone!</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> Subscribe to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Voices of Our People: WWII</span> so you don't miss a single episode!</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p>
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