Interview 51: Pearl Harbor with Mark Stille

Interview 51: Pearl Harbor with Mark Stille

Author: Wesley Livesay November 23, 2025 Duration: 41:34
History of the Second World War
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For this interview I was joined by Mark Stille to discuss his latest book, Pearl Harbor: Japan's Greatest Disaster. https://www.ospreypublishing.com/us/pearl-harbor-9781472865311/ Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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