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Jay Stout Chronicles The 303rd Bomb Group In World War II From His Book Hell’s Angels

At the outbreak of World War II, the United States was in no way prepared for war.

And, to defeat Nazi Germany, the Allies had to crush the vaunted Luftwaffe—the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. No invasion of Europe could be fought without air superiority.

The United States was faced with the challenge of turning “amateurs” into an air force to take down the Luftwaffe.

Jay Stout has written the first in-depth examination of America’s most distinguished bomber group—the 303rd Bomb Group flying from Molesworth, England.

His book, Hell’s Angels: The True story Of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II, chronicles America’s efforts to destroy Nazi Germany’s ability to wage war.

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Jonathan Moreno Examins The Battle Over Science In America From His Book The Body Politic

Jonathan Moreno is a senior advisor for the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. We examine the battle over science in America from his book The Body Politic.

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Hannah Clayborn Uncovers The Chinese In California

Hannah Clayborn is an historian who has a fascination with the Chinese immigrants to California. We discuss the rich and unique history of the Chinese in California.

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Kevin Baker Tells The Story of Us

Kevin Baker tells us something about us as Americans. He’s the author of America: The Story of Us—a companion book to the History Channel series of the same name. He tells us what makes us uniquely American.

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Richard Overy Examines 1939: Countdown to War

Richard Overy is a noted historian and World War II expert. He recounts for us one of the most intense weeks in human history—the week leading up to World War II. In 1939, the last week of August was as tension filled for Europe as the 10 days of Octobe rwas for the United States in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Richard presents a more sympathetic view of Neville Chamberlain than many historians.

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