Hampton Roads' Heroes
By WHRO
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Podcast Description
A hub of U.S. military activity, Hampton Roads has been shaped in many ways, socially and culturally, by the daily military presence. During WWII while many Hampton Roads' residents were leaving their homes to go to military assignments, the area was growing with people coming from throughout the United States. As the launching place for so many soldiers, sailors and airmen and the leaving place for so many families, Hampton Roads was a region filled with joy and sadness, excitement and fear, leaving indelible marks on the community.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CleanVideoThe Navy Never Forgets | He requisitioned survival gear for his crew and said send the bill to the supply office. Years later while in graduate school, he received a bill from the Navy for the gear. He went down to the supply sergeant at this time and complained that he shouldn’t pay for the gear – the supply officer replied that the only person who could waive the bill would be the Secretary of the Navy. Rear Admiral Freeman said – “The Navy Never Forgets!” And he paid the bill. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | CleanVideoLove | He was late for the battle of Trevieres – the captain of the ship was intoxicated and tried to veer off course and the Merchant Marines wouldn’t work past 5pm. Fortunately the first mate intervened and they managed to arrive at the battle – albeit late. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | CleanVideoRathbun | Suspenseful story of a submarine being depth- charged by the Japanese. They had fired several torpedoes at the ship on the surface, but one took a wrong turn and headed straight back towards the sub – would they be able to elude the errant torpedo? They were scared, but they did live “To Fight Another Day.” | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | CleanVideoWest - Fini-La-Gare! | A young Luftwaffe pilot surrendered to a group of pilots in Italy. They were on the ground when they spotted a plane headed directly towards them. They first thought it was a Spitfire but turned out to be a ME 109G of the Luftwaffe – it taxied over to where West was standing and the pilot jumped out and shouted in broken Italian “Fini – La Gare!” | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 4 Episodes |
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