Sunday, June 14, 2026

Episode 166: One Soldier's Story; Bob Dole, Part III


World War II continues in Europe and the Pacific, while Bob Dole continues to train on the home front and wonders if he will ever make it overseas, like his younger brother Kenny who is an experienced combat veteran by summer 1944. When Dole get another chance to attend OCS and become an officer, he jumps at it - and this time get a class slot. The Army has a shortage of lieutenants and needs to quickly train more. Dole is happy to replace an LT but never stops to ask why so many need to be replaced.

 

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Episode 166: One Soldier's Story; Bob Dole, Part III

World War II continues in Europe and the Pacific, while Bob Dole continues to train on the home front and wonders if he will ever make it ov...