Pritzker Military Museum & Library Podcasts

Gallagher joined the Army in 2005 and deployed to Iraq two years later with a commission in the armored cavalry. His platoon, nicknamed the Gravediggers, was based out of Saba al-Bor, in the northwest fringe of Baghdad Province.

David Sears’ early career included service as a U.S. Navy officer with extensive sea duty aboard destroyer Gearing (DD-710) and a tour of duty as an adviser to the Vietnamese Navy.

Almost 34 years after what he described as “ten minutes of hell” in Vietnam, Alfred Rascon received the Medal of Honor from President Clinton.

Almost 34 years after what he described as “ten minutes of hell” in Vietnam, Alfred Rascon received the Medal of Honor from President Clinton.

On Hallowed Ground describes the evolution of Arlington National Cemetery and the origins of its most affecting memorials, like the eternal flame at the grave of President John F. Kennedy and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Walter Marm received the Medal of Honor outside the Pentagon on December 19, 1966, the first of three that were awarded for heroism in the Battle of Ia Drang.

Walter Marm received the Medal of Honor outside the Pentagon on December 19, 1966, the first of three that were awarded for heroism in the Battle of Ia Drang.

On Thursday, May 13th, Douglas Macgregor will appear at the Pritzker Military Library to discuss his new book, Warrior’s Rage: The Great Tank Battle of 73 Easting.

War Like the Thunderbolt profiles the relentless Sherman and his Confederate opposites, Joseph E. Johnston and John Bell Hood, analyzing the critical battles and maneuvers of the campaign.

The Good Soldiers is the story of an infantry battalion nicknamed the 2-16 Rangers, which was sent to Baghdad in early 2007 as part of the new strategy known as “the surge”.

In October 1969, a few months after his 21st birthday, Robert Patterson was awarded the Medal of Honor.

In October 1969, a few months after his 21st birthday, Robert Patterson was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Drawn from the men’s military records, letters, journals, and photographs, Ambrose’s book enhances and expands on the story told in the HBO miniseries – one that evokes what made the war against Japan distinct from World War II in Europe, and honors...

Holger H. Herwig holds a dual position at the University of Calgary as professor of history and as Canada Research Chair in the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies. He has published more than a dozen books.

John F. Ross is executive editor of American Heritage magazine and a former member of the Board of Editors at Smithsonian magazine. War on the Run chronicles Robert Rogers’ wild life and times, encompassing both courage under fire and an indictment for counterfeiting.