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#171 - Martin Dugard - Taking Midway, Epic History, and the Courage That Changed the World 🚢⚓
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- Built Not Born
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- Aug 1, 2025
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Built Not Born Podcast: Martin Dugard on Taking Midway, Epic History, and the Courage That Changed the World 🚢⚓ Episode Description 📖 New York Times bestselling author Martin Dugard joins Built Not Born to discuss his latest book "Taking Midway" and how he makes history as exciting as a spy thriller 🕵️♂️. From co-authoring 12+ books in The Killing Series with Bill O'Reilly to his solo Taking Series, Martin reveals his creative process for bringing pivotal moments in history to life ✨. In this episode, Martin shares the incredible story of the Battle of Midway - the most decisive naval engagement of WWII that shifted global power from the British Empire to the American Empire 🌍. Discover the intelligence breakthrough that changed everything, the courage of pilots who knew they wouldn't survive, and why this battle saved democracy itself 🦅. Key Topics Covered: 🎯 ⚔️ The Battle of Midway: Why it was the turning point of WWII 🔐 Lieutenant Commander Joseph Rochefort's code-breaking breakthrough 👥 Admiral Nimitz vs. Admiral Yamamoto: Contrasting leadership styles 🌍 The "Europe First" strategy and its impact on the Pacific War 🎉 How Churchill celebrated Pearl Harbor (and why) ✍️ The creative process behind The Killing Series 📚 Making history accessible to casual readers 🔍 Research techniques for bringing historical moments to life Guest Bio 👨💼 Martin Dugard is a New York Times bestselling author 12-13 times over 🏆 and co-author of The Killing Series, which has sold over 19 million books worldwide 📈. His solo work includes the Taking Series: Taking Paris, Taking Berlin, Taking London, and Taking Midway 🇺🇸. Martin describes himself as "a gateway drug for history's casual readers" and has mastered the art of making historical events as thrilling as modern spy novels 🎬. Key Quot…