Tigers by the Fire
WWII Stories and Discussions by a WWII Class from Holy Cross School in New Orleans. Each episode will discuss a different event or topic from WWII. Topics range from various battles to programs, events, and any thing else from the Second World War. It is part of a year long WWII course. All content is created and researched by the cohosts. Tigers by the Fire is recorded out of Holy Cross School in New Orleans.
Tigers by the Fire
John Basilone
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Michael Arvites
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Season 2
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Episode 2
This episode looks into the exploits of John Basilone, one of America's first war heroes in WWII. Basilone was made famous following his heroism on Guadalcanal where he won the Congressional Medal of Honor. The group will discuss the War in the Pacific as seen through his actions and discuss the various moments which went on to define one of America's greatest wartime figures.