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Ian W. Toll

Historian and author specializing in naval history, particularly the Pacific War. Best known for his Pacific War trilogy.

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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 26min

From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima: Two Historians on How America Fought and Won The Pacific in WWII | Peter Robinson | Uncommon Knowledge

Ian Toll, a naval history expert and author of a Pacific War trilogy, and Jonathan Horn, a historian and former speechwriter for President Bush, dive into the complexities of America's wartime decisions. They discuss the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, exploring moral dilemmas and the context of those choices amidst fierce battles and civilian suffering. The conversation touches on MacArthur's strategic campaigns and the psychological impacts of wartime decision-making. They emphasize the significance of storytelling in teaching WWII history to the next generations.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 39min

The End of the Pacific War

Ian W. Toll, acclaimed author of a three-volume history on the Pacific War, dives into the events leading up to Japan's surrender on August 14, 1945. He sheds light on the Japanese perspective of defeat, the dynamics of key battles like Midway and Okinawa, and the controversial atomic bombings. Toll discusses the internal strife within Japan's leadership, the significant role of military rivalries, and how those tensions shaped wartime decisions. His insights provide a fresh understanding of this pivotal moment in history.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 12min

EP15 The Supernova Coda

Author Ian W. Toll who has written extensively on the Pacific Theater in the Second World War joins Dan to put the finishing touches on the Supernova in the East subject matter. 1. Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941–1942 by Ian W. Toll 2. The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 by Ian W. Toll 3. Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 by Ian W. Toll

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