James M. Scott

James Scott, a celebrated author and World War II historian, dives into the harrowing firebombing of Tokyo and its implications for nuclear warfare. He shares gripping accounts of B-29 bomber crews facing immense technical and emotional challenges. The discussion shifts to Japan's wartime decisions and the tragic human costs, especially for civilians in the Philippines. Scott also reflects on the trauma of war and its connection to the civil rights movement, highlighting how the struggles of that era shaped future generations.