17 Kills. 2 Purple Hearts, and countless AI problems. The Greatest Tail Gunner of World War II The tail gunner of a B-17 bomber is probably one of the least desirable positions from which to fight a war. It is lonely, cramped, and quite a distance away from the nearest friendly face. It was also one of the most vital positions in regards to bomber survivability. In the early war of Europe - specifically 1943 and 1944 - tail gunners provided key defensive fire against the Luftwaffe's deadly...
24 days ago • 3 min read
75 ft alt, 200 mph, and no room for error. The Forgotten Solo Mission to Strike Japan's Oil Many people remember the infamous Ploesti raid to bomb Hitler's oil in 1943. That mission did not go quite so well for the United States Army Air Force. However, what many history fans are not aware of was a similar mission flown on the other side of the world just one year later. That is precisely what my latest video covers. If you can believe it, this mission was flown with just one single B-24, and...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
A comparison of weapons Were the Spitfire's guns up to the task during the Battle of Britain? Hello friends! Get ready for some great gun camera footage, behind-the-scenes at the Fox Tucson, and a sneak peek at my next video, which will take us to Vietnam in 1972! To start with, we all know the Spitfire. It was one of the most influential aircraft of World War II and carried the bulk of the work for the RAF after 1941. It also looks beautiful and flies with more grace than perhaps any other...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Baa Baa Blacksheep and Pappy Boyington What is really true? More AI Slop Docs In this newsletter, once again, I am attempting to counter some false AI "history" narratives that are being perpetuated at a massive scale. And this one is perhaps even more disgusting than the last. In addition, we have some more HUGE shows to announce with 10 Good Men! Let's dive into it. VMF 214 - The "Blacksheep Squadron" Many of you know the name Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. He was one of the most famous...
3 months ago • 5 min read
10 Good Men: The Final Story of the B-17 Big News and New Showings Added Some big news for you guys in this one! First off, in case you missed it, the term "historian" is apparently being used very loosely these days! Perhaps you might recognize this face. I was lucky enough to be featured in History Channel's new series, Modern Marvels: WWII. The special three-part series premiered this past week and finished up on Monday! Although they still have some work to do, I am thrilled to see the...
3 months ago • 3 min read
How bad is it? AI "Slop Docs" are altering history. Who could have ever imagined that generative AI would be used for such immoral and negative purposes? Well, pretty much everyone. For the past two years, anyone who consumes history content online has been dealt an ever-increasing flow of AI-generated "history" content. I use quotations over the word "history" because this content is anything but historical. One of the many AI "Slop Doc" channels, producing 40-minute "documentary"-style...
4 months ago • 4 min read
the most confused battlefield in history THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA "Without a doubt, May 7, 1942, vicinity of Coral Sea, was the most confused battle area in world history." - U.S. Vice Admiral Duckworth I just released only my second YouTube video in the last two months. Let's talk about why it has taken so long and what has gone into making it. These two productions have taken weeks because they have both been a part of a single massive project—an all-encompassing documentary on the...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Where to watch the final b-17 story 10 GOOD MEN | New Screenings Added! Whew... *wipes sweat from head* I'm not going to lie to you guys. This is some really hard work. Haha. But it will be worth it if we can tell this story! After weeks of effort, I am happy to announce some fantastic new screening locations and dates for 10 Good Men! It is important to remember: typically, the "film" industry is dominated by a handful of studios that produce whatever they want. And Hollywood is not exactly...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Where to watch the final b-17 story 10 GOOD MEN | World Premiere and First Screening Dates Set! The first screening dates for 10 Good Men are officially set! After weeks of effort, we finally have the first locations and dates for 10 Good Men showings. We are working hard to book more, and in the coming weeks, we expect to double or triple the current list of showings. But for now, I want to make sure all of you have the list of events, especially the World Premiere ticket link! Here is the...
7 months ago • 3 min read