

Preble Hall
U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillips
A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 6min
Rendering Safe an unexploded Exocet missile aboard USS Stark (FFG-31)
LCDR Tony Nahitchevansky, USN-Ret, joins Stephen Phillips to discuss responding to and rendering safe an Exocet missile aboard USS Stark (FFG-31) during "The Tanker War" after the ship was mistaken by an Iraqi Air Force aircraft as an Iranian Tanker on the night of May 17, 1987.

Jan 4, 2022 • 45min
To Rule the Waves: Dr. Bruce Jones and the Critical Role of the Oceans in Modern Life
This interview was conducted in November of 2021 following Dr. Jones' special lecture on his book at the United States Naval Academy.

Jan 3, 2022 • 56min
Front toward Enemy: War, Veterans, and the Homefront
Long-time listeners will note new music for the intro. The piece was composed and recorded by Greg Mutersbaugh for The Joint Geeks of Staff podcast, which is also hosted by the US Naval Academy Museum

Dec 15, 2021 • 32min
Confederate Boat Burners: Laura June Davis
Abby talks to Dr. Laura June Davis about maritime sabotage in the Civil War: Confederate boat burners.

Dec 5, 2021 • 19min
Army Week 2021: Mark McCallister and Bill the Goat
Army Week 2020 Preble Hall Podcast: The Class of 1992's Great Mule Caper

Nov 22, 2021 • 36min
President Tyler, USS Princeton (1843), and the Peacemaker Explosion
Website for Stan Haynes: www.stanhaynes.comStan Haynes on facebook: HERE.Amazon book page for And Tyler No More: HERE

Nov 5, 2021 • 53min
OP-60 and the Maritime Strategy: The Naval Career of Peter M. Swartz, Part 2
What was the "Maritime Strategy"? Associate Professor Marcus O. Jones (US Naval Academy) interviews Captain Peter M. Swartz, USN (Ret.) on his unusual career and unique insight into strategic planning in the US Navy in the late- and immediate post-Cold War periods. This is a continuation of the interview begun in episode 124.

Oct 29, 2021 • 37min
Troublemakers in Tahiti: Consolation Prize
Read more and subscribe to Consolation Prize at https://consolationprize.rrchnm.org/.Preble Hall is a podcast of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum.

Oct 27, 2021 • 44min
The Naval Air War in Vietnam: John Sherwood
Naval History and Heritage Command Publications can be found at: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications.htmlThe U.S. Air Force History Books can be found at: https://www.afhistory.af.mil/Books/Titles.aspxFlight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts: Flight of the Intruder on Amazon.comIn Love and War by James and Cybil Stockdale: In Love and War on Amazon.com

Oct 7, 2021 • 43min
From Pigs and Chickens to OP-60: The Naval Career of Peter M. Swartz, Part 1
What did it take to join those responsible for US naval strategic planning during the Cold War? Associate Professor Marcus O. Jones (US Naval Academy) interviews Captain Peter M. Swartz, USN (Ret.) on his unusual career and unique insight into strategic planning in the US Navy in the late- and immediate post-Cold War periods.Preble Hall is produced by the United States Naval Academy Museumhttp://usna.edu/museum


