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The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War

Seth Paridon, William Toti

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast is the creation of Seth Paridon and Bill Toti. Seth is a World War II historian with over 20 years experience who"s many roles also was serving as a chief historian for The National WWII Museum for 15 years. Bill is not a historian, but is a retired submarine commodore and military planner with a special interest in the Pacific War. Bill has a unique perspective to offer as one who spent more than a decade sailing those same waters where the

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02:14:58

Operation Ten-Ichi-Go: Death of Yamato with Jon...

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2024/11/19

This week Seth, Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall tackle the story of the Japanese battleship Yamato and her final sortie. The team gets into the beginnings of the operation and how the idea was formed in the heads of the upper echelons of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and then get deep into the dissension within the ranks of those assigned to take part in the death ride. Then Seth, Jon and, Bill go blow by blow in the story of Yamato, Yahagi and, all their fellow consort's final struggle as they

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00:08:44

PSA for Captain Toti's ministry for active duty,...

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2024/11/16

A few months ago, Captain Toti began a Christian ministry for active duty, reservists, and veterans locally in Brevard County, Florida. He started this ministry because he saw a need in the local veteran community. It meets every Monday night at the Church at Viera in Viera, Florida.Interested active duty, reservists, veterans, and their spouses can register at https://churchatviera.com/military. Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry

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01:21:16

Captain Toti tours the USS Cod Submarine Memorial in...

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2024/11/12

Bill takes a tour of the USS Cod (SS-224) in July 2024. Many thanks to Paul Farace and the entire USS Cod crew.Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership"

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00:14:04

Audience Generated Q&A Session coming soon and Notes...

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2024/11/06

Hey guys. This is a short PSA (nothing is short when Bill and I start talking) about another audience-generated Q&A session. This time, Bill and I will be joined by our good buddy Jon Parshall as we field your questions about the Pacific war. We also briefly discuss the show's future and other topics top of mind. Send us your questions now at: unauthorizedpacificpodcast@gmail.com #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor #enterprise #aircraft #aircraftcarrier #cv6 #midway

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01:47:12

Gotterdamerung: The End on Okinawa- with Jon...

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2024/11/05

This week Seth, Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall examine the last month of the ground campaign on Okinawa. in this episode, the guys discuss the Japanese withdrawal from the Shuri Line, the attempted American pursuit as well as the final American push south which results in the final American amphibious landing of World War II on the Oroku Peninsula. The terrible American personnel replacement system is discussed and we also get into the astounding story of Medal of Honor recipient Clarence Craft

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02:05:57

The Marines on Okinawa:Sugar Loaf Hill, and...

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2024/10/29

This week Seth and Bill and good buddy Jon Parshall get into the US Marine Corps side of the campaign ashore for Okinawa. The team begins their coverage, fittingly, at the beginning of the month of May 1945 and talk about the situation as it stands ashore at the beginning of the month before getting into the early fighting against the Awacha Pocket by the 1st Marine Division and then getting deep into the weeds on the final Japanese offensive of World War II against the Americans. The disasterous

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00:00:54

Special Veteran's Day Announcement

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2024/10/25

Captain Bill Toti will be keynote speaker on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024 at 10 am, at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. The event will be held at the Pantherium outdoor theater. It's free and open to the public. Hope to see you there. Bill authored "From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership"

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02:21:01

The Invasion of Okinawa: Cactus, Kakazu, and Hacksaw...

The Unauthorized History of the Pacific War ·

2024/10/22

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall and the three amigos take on the US Army's portion of the early fight for Okinawa. the guys break down the slugfest at Cactus Ride, Kakazu Ridge, and Hacksaw Ridge, digging into the stories of the heroics at each location diving into the stories of Medal of Honor recipients, Desmond Doss, Edward Moskala, and others. The fighting done by the US Army from April 4 through the end of the month in 1945 along those ridges was amongst the most

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01:31:23

Operation ICEBERG-The Invasion of Okinawa Part 1 with...

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2024/10/15

This week Seth and Bill welcome good buddy Jon Parshall to discuss the planning and setup for the last great invasion of World War II, the invasion of Okinawa. In this episode the guys get deep into the weeds discussing the origins of the campaign, the American plans for invasion, and the Japanese plans for defense. Japanese General Ushijima, General Cho, and Colonel Yahara are discussed in depth as the team breaks down the intricate Japanese defensive network that starts at Kakazu Ridge. The trio

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01:58:12

Big Ben-The Story of USS Franklin-Episode 417

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2024/10/08

This week Seth and Bill take a look at one of the most famous stories of survival and bravery in all of World War II, the story of the USS Franklin. On March 19, 1945 aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) better known as Big Ben, was hit by one or two bombs dropped by a Japanese Judy dive bomber. In the ensuing inferno and chaos that followed, more than 700 American sailors and Marines were killed while the remainder of the crew underwent one of the most trying experiences in all of US Naval

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01:22:35

Operation MEETINGHOUSE-The Firebombing of Tokyo -...

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2024/10/01

This week Seth and Bill take a deep, and horrifying, dive into Mission number 40 from the Marianas and 21st Bomber Command, codenamed Operation MEETINGHOUSE. The raid that occurred on the night of March 10, 1945, was the single deadliest air raid in all of human history. Faced with failure after failure and the mounting pressure of a Japanese Home Island invasion, General Curtis LeMay takes drastic measures to deliver a knockout blow to Japan with his B-29s. Throwing everything that had been

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01:54:44

The Strategic Bombing Campaign Over Japan with James...

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2024/09/24

This week Seth and Bill welcome back historian James Scott to talk about the strategic bombing campaign over Japan. The guys get into the roots of strategic bombing, discussing Billy Mitchell, Duohet, Hap Arnold and the B-29. Moving west, the guys dissect the first few months of the campaign against Japan, taking a look at 21st Bomber Command's first CO-Haywood "Possum" Hansell and his failures before moving on to the massive personality that was Curtis LeMay. The guys then get into the massive

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01:44:45

Tailhookers Over Tokyo-Carrier Raids on the Home...

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2024/09/17

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good buddy Jon Parshall to talk about the first American carrier raids on the Japanese Home Islands since the Doolittle Raid in April 1942. In February 1945, just before Iwo Jima, Task Force 58 under the command of Marc Mitscher sails to within 60 miles of Honshu to launch the first US Navy carrier raids against Tokyo. Fighting the Japanese as well as terrible weather, the results are less than spectacular. A month later Spruance and Mitscher return, this time

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02:06:34

The Ace Race 1944-45 with John Bruning - Episode 413

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2024/09/10

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend John Bruning to wrap up the discussion on the great Ace Race in the Pacific during World War II. The trio gets into a discussion on one of the fieriest leaders of the Pacific theater, P-47 Thunderbolt ace, Neel Kearby, and his 348th Fighter Group. n The guys break down Kearby's "freelancing" fighter missions and the incredible risks he took all to get that brass ring title of Ace of Aces. After that, the team sets out to blow apart the myth of

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01:41:05

Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy - Episode 412

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2024/09/03

This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at the man that some called the second most powerful man in the world during WWII. US Navy Admiral William D. Leahy's naval career, as well as diplomatic and advisory career are examined by the team as they go through the astounding rise of one of the United States' true leaders and great men. Tune in to see just how much power the first Fleet Admiral wielded and how much his influence and voice changed the course of history.

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01:46:37

Halsey's Carrier Raids in the South China Sea-Episode...

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2024/08/27

This week Seth and Bill take a look at Admiral William F. Halsey's carrier raids into the South China Sea in January 1945. As early as October 1944, Halsey realized that the South China Sea was an untapped hunting ground for Japanese shipping. These vital supply lines brought most of Japan's oil, foodstuffs, and raw materials to or from the Home Islands. Only recently penetrated by American submarines, the South China Sea was seen as open ground by Halsey. In January 1945, Bill Halsey took his

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02:02:37

Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 2...

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2024/08/20

This week Seth and Bill welcome back good friend Jon Parshall to wrap up the bitter fight for Iwo Jima. The guys cover all aspects of the struggle for Iwo beginning in the days after the flag raising on Mount Suribachi all the way through the bitter end. in this episode we cover the Medal of Honor stories of Woody Williams, William Harrell, George Wahlen, and several more. Uncommon valor, truly was a common virtue on Iwo Jima in 1945.#wwii #wwiihistory #ww2 #usnavy #usa #usarmy #medalofhonor

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02:26:36

Operation DETACHMENT-The Invasion of Iwo Jima Part 1...

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2024/08/13

This week Seth, Bill and great buddy Jon Parshall discuss the Battle of Iwo Jima in the first part of a miniseries on Operation DETACHMENT. The guys get into a deep discussion on Japanese preparations on the island, and how Japanese Imperial Army General Kuribayashi Tadamichi devised his defensive plan. The guys get into the amazing details on the labyrinth of Japanese tunnels inside Iwo Jima and how the defensive system was, without doubt, the finest defensive network in the entirety of the

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02:16:46

The Sea is Trying to Kill You-Halsey's Typhoons with...

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2024/08/06

This week Seth and Bill are joined by good buddy Jon Parshall to break down Typhoon Cobra and Typhoon Viper, better known as Halsey's Typhoons. Typhoon Cobram which occurred in December 1944 wreaked more havoc and devastation on Halsey's 3rd Fleet than the Japanese ever did at any one time. The guys go deep into the weeds and talk about the early warnings of the storm's arrival, Halsey and Kosco's failure to heed said warnings, and Mother Nature's wrath as three American destroyers are sunk and

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01:30:08

Allied Prisoners of War of the Japanese-Episode 407

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2024/07/30

This week Seth and Bill take on the unpleasant topic of Allied Prisoners of War held by the Japanese. The guys get into the weeds talking about the brutal treatment of Allied POWs at the hands of the Japanese, getting into the Burma-Thai Railway, Hell Ships, Japanese methods of torture, starvation, Ofuna, Omori and finally liberation. Louis Zamperini, Richard O'Kane, Greg Boyington, the USS Tang survivors are just a few of the POWs whose experiences the guys talk about.#wwii #wwiihistory #ww2

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