Episode 202 - Herman Perry, The Jungle King Part 1: Hell Gate

In this engaging discussion, Jordan Holmes, co-host of the Knowledge Fight podcast and a comedic voice on military history, dives into the life of Herman Perry, a World War II soldier. They explore Perry's tumultuous upbringing amidst Jim Crow laws and his complex identity shaped by systemic racism. The conversation sheds light on the harsh realities Black soldiers faced in the military and the absurdities of war, including personal challenges during the draft and his mission on the infamous Lido Road. Laughs meet history in this captivating narrative.