Jonathan Horn

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.

Jonathan Horn joins Douglas Murray on this episode to discuss Robert E. Lee’s infamous legacy. The two dissect his childhood, military career and life after the war. Should Robert E. Lee stay cancelled? Watch the full episode on YouTube here.Uncancelled History re-evaluates events, people, and ideas that have otherwise been cancelled from the past. Learn more at www.uncancelledhistory.comDouglas Murray is a British author and political commentator, who — along with his guests — looks at great figures of the past through their historical context.Subscribe to be the first to watch Uncancelled History and other great nebulous media shows. Check out exclusive nebulous media content:Website - http://bit.ly/3UzEGRTInstagram - http://bit.ly/3O3kLITTwitter - http://bit.ly/3ttBStPYouTube - http://bit.ly/3gkXqWz

Jonathan Horn, a former White House presidential speechwriter and author of 'The Fate of the Generals,' dives into the gripping story of the Philippines during WWII. He discusses the largest American surrender in May 1942 and the harrowing Bataan Death March. Horn highlights Douglas MacArthur's determination to return and the brutal conditions faced by POWs. The conversation also explores the strategic significance of the Philippines, the sacrifices made by American and Filipino soldiers, and the enduring legacy of these events on military history.