# The War at Sea

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Podcast: [World War II with Tom Hanks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-war-ii-with-tom-hanks-7870551)
Published: 2026-06-02T08:31:00+00:00
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In 1940, German U-boats are sinking British hopes of victory. From the sidelines, FDR loans Britain much needed aid and maneuvers US patrols to the edge of an “undeclared war” with Germany. Meeting at a game-changing summit, Churchill and FDR align their goals. But as America and Britain get closer, so do the German U-boats. Once at war, the US will face not only German ships but the might of the Japanese empire. At Midway, America’s young and inexperienced forces will fight for control of the sea. This episode features interviews with (in order of appearance): Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster Phillips O'Brien, professor, University of St. Andrews Max Brooks, fellow, Modern War Institute, West Point Robert Citino, senior historian, National WWII Museum Jon Meacham, presidential historian Leah Wright Rigueur, associate professor, Johns Hopkins University Geoffrey Wawro, professor, University of North Texas Colonel Douglas Douds, professor, US Army War College Jonathan Parshall, military historian, US Naval War College Dan Carlin, podcaster, Hardcore History

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