
EP. 474: When Logistics Decided Victory: The Battle of Leyte Gulf
19/12/2025 | 34 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Lieutenant General Steve Sklenka, Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps for Installations and Logistics, about his article on the Battle of Leyte Gulf from the November issue of Proceedings.

EP. 473: 'Give Me A Fast Ship': Courage and Command off Samar
18/12/2025 | 27 min
In this Naval History edition of the podcast, Host Eric Mills talks with retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, author of "Give Me A Fast Ship," a new book from the Naval Institute Press on the USS Johnston (DD-557), known for its valiant but doomed stand against the Japanese fleet at the Battle off Samar.

EP. 472: Women: Still Fighting to Fight
17/12/2025 | 21 min
Women earned their access to combat roles; they shouldn’t have to fight for them again. Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Captain Barbara Bell about her article in the December issue of Proceedings.

EP. 471: How Do You Know You're Ready for Battle?
16/12/2025 | 27 min
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Admiral Charles Richard, former Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, about his article in the latest issue of Proceedings.

EP. 470: A Conversation with World War II Submariner Patrick Zilliacus
04/12/2025 | 34 min
World War II submariner Patrick Zilliacus shares his remarkable experiences serving aboard USS Spot (SS-413). He reflects on life underwater, combat patrols, and the realities of submarine warfare. His firsthand stories offer rare insight into courage, duty, and the silent service during WWII.



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