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Paul,
There are no words I can say that express my gratitude for your hard work and devotion, other than THANK YOU! Our fathers would be proud of what you have accomplished by bringing these personal war stories to the public's attention. My dad would tell me that I would never understand what it was like. Your stories shine some light on what those men and women went through. I am grateful I never had to experience it.
Warm Regards,
Dave Thomas
Oregon, USA
Thanks for the memories
What great stories you have told Thanks keeping the history of your father and others in the War very interesting and inspiring Thanks for the 10 years and I hope many many more
- wolfie/wolf
- Nov. 2, 2024
Top podcast to listen to.
This podcast is great to listen to, the true stories can bring a tear to your eye and then make you laugh your socks off.
Keep up the fantastic work Paul.
Artic Convoy
Who would have thought the story of an artic convoy could be so suspensefully told? I knew a merchant marine who sailed on those convoys and was grateful that decades later their contribution was recognized.
This is story telling at its finest and could be a basis forr a cinematic movie (if not sci-fi flick). Thank you Mr. Gill for your father's memoirs and thank you Paul for sharing it with us.
My Favorite Podcast
I have a rather monotonous job operating heavy equipment in a rock quarry and listen to many podcasts to pass the time. The Fighting Through Podcast is by far my favorite and it feels like Christmas when I see another episode has dropped. I have purchased and enjoyed your dad’s book as well as a couple others that you have recommended and am even having a French friend of mine bring me a bottle of Calvados on his next trip to the States. Thank you very much your excellent work.
A Grandfather’s excerpt.
I’m writing to tell you a quick story about my grandfather. I was able to interview him before his passing in 2009. He landed at D-Day +6 or seven. He was in a replacement company. He said that they would go out on patrols to keep busy before being assigned. On one patrol, they took fire from a farmhouse, all the guys from the patrol shot at the house and when the firing stopped, they went in to investigate. It was a woman she had sniped at them from a ventilation crawlspace. My grandfather‘s patrol had killed her that was particularly hard for him to talk about the fact that he had taken part in the killing of a woman affected him greatly.
- Goldenrodder
- April 22, 2024
This is the best!
It's the unfiltered words of the great men that came through in tough times. Like Paul, I am the son of an American World War 2 veteran. My father went from Omaha Beach (age 19) to Kassel, Germany (age 20) and Paul was ever so kind to talk about my father's experience in Episode 70. And by the way, Hail Britannia!
INCREDIBLE
I always agree that the best telling of history is by those who made it, not by authors or alleged journalists with an agenda to push!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!
- dickydipper
- March 12, 2024
Kisses on a Postcard
Honestly, I have by now listened to every single one of the Fighting Through podcasts. Many have moved me to tears. All...no matter how grim...have also provided smiles and laughter to mix with the tears. This one: Kisses on a Postcard is my all-time favorite. It offers so many moments of sheer delight! Thank you, Paul Cheall, for Kisses on a Postcard.
Thank you even more for creating this podcast...and this community of contributors and subscribers. Many of us, through parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors have been entrusted with stories that are, collectively, the history and the legacy of The Greatest Generation.
Here though these podcasts those stories are being preserved.
We love and miss so many of the wonderful soldiers and citizens of the WWII era because they have passed on. Yet through the magic of this podcast they are with us still--and always will be.
From 1st episode to now
This is one o the many WW2 podcasts I listen too I think one of the top 3 The personal stories from his father and other veterans are true treasures of history Stories of valor and courage of common people in the war
- wolfie/wolf
- Dec. 11, 2023
Well hooked!!
I listen everyday at work. Listening to Paul makes one feel like they are there with the soldier. Very well narrated. Makes my day go so much quicker! Keep up the great work!
Not Ashamed
Good morning sir,
I am a veteran of the US ARMY, and totally not ashamed to admit I had tears rolling down my cheeks while listening to the JAPANESE DOLL episode. I've been listening to your podcast for several weeks now while driving my semi. Unfortunately I've had trouble understanding the veterans you've interviewed due to road noise but plan to listen to those episodes once the weather chases me inside for the winter. I've told several people about this podcast and know that at least 3 of them have given you a listen. As for myself I will listen to episode 93 tomorrow and in a few weeks go back to the beginning and start over because I know I've missed something. Stay tuned for the P.S. So much respect for your Dad and all the veterans of the greatest generation and the veterans that have fought for what is right and just. Thanks for what you're doing, Mike Schoborg
P.S. From what I can tell listening to you is that your a modest but very proud man, so for all you do, I give you my "HOW GOOD IS THAT" award. Keep up the good work and am looking forward to future episodes.
P.P.S. I listen on the IHEART app
Amazing perspective
This is my fourth time listening thru! Every time is better than the first. This is a great series giving the REAL perspective. I hope episodes never stop coming. Great job!
- kevinkUSA
- Aug. 16, 2023
Amazing personal stories.
Fighting Through WW2 is absolutely the best WW2 Podcast available. I love the untold personal stories brought to light by Paul's heartfelt narration. That can only come from someone who has lived with a WW2 combat veteran. Like Paul's father, my father also experienced the hell of combat and the death of close friends and comrades. Keep up the good work, Paul.
Facinating
My Dad's birthday today, he would have been 97 so a good day to listen to a couple more episodes of 'Fighting Through'. Invaluable untold history of the people that lived the horror of the world wars. As well as incredible content the presentation is pitch perfect so well dome that man.
- leo07b
- May 12, 2023
Thank you so much for the amazing podcast
I am an avid listener I have been listening since I was 9 and I am currently 11 and an avid history buff. It was great but I have a suggestion you should do an episode on Easy Company 2 Battalion 506 pir or Band of Brothers. The book is Band of brothers by Stephen E Ambrose.
My reply: Hi Bryce and thanks so much for your loyalty at such a young age! I'll reply properly in Episode 92 but for now your great suggestion is on my list. Thanks for your interest and support. Paul.
Great podcast.
Ran across your podcast a few weeks ago and can't stop listening. Keep up the great work.
The Best WW2 podcast
I don’t know why it’s taken so long for me to formally review but I hope that anyone that is looking for a great WW2 podcast starts here. Paul is a wonderful story teller and the stories he tells are emotional educational and real. He goes through great lengths to find personal accounts and memoirs of the people who fought in world war 2. I have always found these stories and the soldiers personal experiences to be the very best source of learning as it’s a first person account! Hear about what they are, what they saw and the dangers they faced. Most recently, kisses on. Post card, gives an amazing tale of children Evacuees during the war. You’ll feel sad for the children, you’ll sing along with the children and you’ll become invested in the story. Thank you Paul, for honoring so many hero’s with great stories to tell. Finally, along with the podcast is Paul’s father Bills great memoir, fighting through from Dunkirk to Hamburg. It’s an amazing story with episodes in this podcast dedicated to it. Buy the book, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you to Paul by keeping these heroes memories alive and teaching future generations about them!
by Frank and James USA · United States of America · Mar 26, 2023
- Frank and James USA
- March 26, 2023
Fantastic
This last episode Kisses on a Postcard was fantastic I loved it After I got home I got on YouTube to listen to it again I only wish you could put pictures on YouTube as I listen I hope someday this (kisses on a postcard) becomes a Broadway Play or a Movie Hope Tom Hanks or Spielberg will hear about it
- wolfie/wolf
- March 16, 2023
Excellent WWII information
I have been listening starting with episode 1 as I do my daily walking. Makes the walking easier. I really enjoy the personal stories combined with the factual information.
Excellent WWII information
I have been listening starting with episode 1 as I do my daily walking. Makes the walking easier. I really enjoy the personal stories combined with the factual information.
Fantastic work.
Wow Paul,
I'm a 58 year old bloke and with you podcasts you make me choke up with tears off sadness and happiness with the stories.
You make me laugh with your laughing also. I feel if I have known you for years.
Keep up the fantastic work and keep the home fires burning.
I still love it
I still love it and there’s veterans around my area
And I don’t know but I believe we have one of the biggest military cemeteries in South Dakota
I overheard a veteran talking to a guy I heard something about 20 sucide planes came at us and he said about half of them hit us
I knew where he was he was in the pacific and he was talking about the Japanese kamikazes
At his age which I don’t know he looked healthy at his age (what ever that may be) but that’s just one of many around here
Christmas stories
What really great Christmas stories Real tear jerkers made me think of my childhood with my grandparents and father Grandpa a veteran of WW1 and father of WW2 All I remember is Grandpa saying he spent Christmas in France And my father saying how he spent time with a English family Just remember saying he brought them cans of fruit salad and how happy they were Something I never understood because I didn't like fruit salad Merry Christmas
- wolfie/wolf
- Dec. 5, 2022
Excellent
The podcasts are fascinating. Giving the voice to some old veteran’s. I have listened over and over.
The sharing of handed down family tales, is great. Keeping alive this verbal history. My grandmother, was strafed by the luftwaffe, in croydon. We didn’t think to ask before this generation left us, of the detailed account.
Ps. 😃
I have set a regular payment to the salvation army as i see it is your charity of choice. (I can apply the gift aid)
Great work. Many thanks
Fascinating
I'm listening to your podcast everyday and can't get enough of it. I look forward to getting my headphones on and switching you on at 7 in the morning.
I took the DARE to listen (Thank you)
I am an old school guy. This was only the second Podcast I have listened to and I am hooked on the series. I love WWII history and having served in Germany in the early 80's and seeing some of these places described is amazing. Thank you for what you have done for your dad's Legacy and may in NEVER be forgotten or taken for granted. I will look for this book. But from Me to You THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
True military history
I have thoroughly enjoyed your podcast. My Dad and many of my uncles fought in WW2. My father in law was a tank man in WW2 and Korea. None of them would say much about their war experiences so hearing about the experiences of others who served is a privilege. Thanks for your efforts. Cheers,Keith.
Compelling personal WWII experiences
Thanks for taking the time and care these stories deserve. You read them with respect and authentic human interest. I’m very glad to have found this podcast.
- JWM1960s
- Aug. 4, 2022
Good story
Once again you bring great stories stories from our past. Really good stories that need to be told and not forgotten. Untold heros that time has forgotten and their adventures. This last one was very well told Thank you I just wish I had the gift of words & speech to tell you how much I like them.
- wolfie/wolf
- Aug. 4, 2022
More info
Hey Paul - I just wanted to you know that near where I live a dam was built using German SS POW's. Jack Fritz, South Dakota.
Great show
I just went to a funeral last week to say goodbye to a cousin of my mother. He was a navigator on a B17 8th Army Air Force stationed in England during the war. He was 96 yrs old. They had his old navigator maps. With his flight path in red grease pencil - one to Berlin. Plus his old pictures of him and his buddies In London on Liberty call. The Air Force sent a detail and gave the funeral flag to his Great Grandson. I’m of course sorry now I didn’t go talk to him more to record his memories. Sad to see him and the others of our Greatest Generation leaving us.
- wolfie/wolf
- April 25, 2022
GOOD WORK
Hi I am 13 almost 14 as of the 20th of April (2022). I had a Grandpa on my dad's side who served in the Pacific during ww2 on a repair ship. He never saw action. He returned and I believe he died before i was born or maybe I was too young to remember him.
The best!
Plenty of WW2 podcasts out there but this is the best. Paul’s reading of the men’s own words is heartwarming and his interview with his mother was wonderful.
Having a father who was in the middle of it all adds to Paul’s great work. He was kind enough to read the material I sent in about my own father (Normandy and then on through France, Battle of the Bulge and finally deep into Germany) and I’m so very appreciative.
Paul is a good man and has access to just the greatest stories!
- Herod Lowery
- March 20, 2022
Great tribute to all the men of WW2
If you enjoy unique perspectives of World War Two experiences then you owe it to yourself to give this show a listen.
Paul’s podcast is a true gem. Check it out and share with a friend or two.
- Addis Gap
- March 10, 2022
Fantastic podcast, priceless contribution!
This podcast is a must for anyone who is interested in WWII history, especially if you want first-hand accounts from the Veterans who were there. Paul is still traveling to interview these last surviving members of their generation who fought in the largest and most impactful conflict of the last century. The research is thorough, the narration is wonderful, and you can tell Paul is a genuine person who cares about getting Veterans’ stories out there. Thank you for this incredible contribution to the historical record, and keep up the good work!
- DCFRL
- Jan. 31, 2022
Tell all your WWII friends, This podcast is AWESOME!
Paul Cheall is a wonderful storyteller, a dedicated historian and and would give Shelock Holmes a challenge as a detective. I have listened to all his podcasts and am always eager for the next one to find out what he will uncover and share with us next. So, from this lifelong amateur WWII hobbiest, keep up the great work!
How good is that!!
John
Muskego, Wisconsin
- Happy Dad & Husband
- Jan. 30, 2022
Excellent Podcast
Paul Cheall is an excellent story teller and a true gentleman. I really enjoy military history, so finding his podcast has made being sick this past week a whole lot easier. ;-)
Vincent
Wyoming, USA
- Vincent in Wyoming
- Jan. 23, 2022
Thank you for the shout out
I am still looking for audio of your father’s book. And now the ladies fathers book. I heard her mention it might be out in the future. I look forward to them both. My eyes are bad so can’t read long without getting headaches. Even with the right prescription from the VA. Thank you again for the wonderful stories of the “greatest generation”.
- wolfie/wolf
- Jan. 17, 2022
Best WWII podcast
I love this podcast..... the intimate personal stories of individuals talking about their very interesting stories.... Keep up the great show!!
Dan - Canada
IT'S TRUE TIME TRAVEL - AND THE TRUEST KIND OF HISTORY
The history of World War II in the words of those who were there--whether in the front lines or on the home front. Paul Cheall has enabled us hear what happened and what it was like. Plus, as he promises us: "So much more." Here is a way for those of us who have been entrusted with the stories of the men and women of the Greatest Generation to share their words--and to honor their memories. Eighty years ago they saved the world. We shall not see their like again.
Great War Interviews
Amazing. Paul Cheall has a world war podcast like no other. I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode and re-listened to quite a few. A must for anyone intending to visit Normandy