JEEP SHOW: A TROUPER AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, REMEMBERING BASTOGNE 80 YEARS AGO IN DEC '44

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Jon Hagadorn

Society & Culture, History

4.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Few history buffs are aware of the existence of enlisted entertainers (MOS 442) or TEAM SNAFU. Bob O'Connor's novel Jeep Show follows the life of Jim Tanzer as he follows front line combat infantry to the border of Germany and puts on a last-minute Christmas show for the service members and civilians trapped in Bastogne on Christmas Day 1944. Jeep Show reflects extensive research on wartime culture, soldier sland, and daily life in the army for enlisted men, as well as the Battle of the Bulge and the defense of Bastogne which occurred 80 years ago as the Germans mounted their last ghreat offensive puch against the Allies.

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1:34.3	This is your host, John Haggardorn.
1:36.5	I've got a fantastic story for you today and a wonderful guest.
1:40.9	I usually start these by giving you the initial email that was sent to me, and this email arrived from Susan von Segerne, who was Robert B. O'Connor's personal publicist.
1:52.5	I received it on November 25th, and it read, Hey, John, I've just been immersed in the enchanting stories from your latest episode where you explored
2:00.8	the whimsical beginnings of Disneyland and the creation of the Mickey Mouse Club.
2:05.5	Tales of innovative storytelling and preserving history got me thinking about Robert B. O'Connor.
2:11.2	Robert's latest work, Jeep Show, masterfully intertwines personal tales with the historical backdrop of
2:17.2	World War II.
2:18.9	Imagine the untold stories of soldiers finding solace and camaraderie in the midst of battle
2:24.5	through live performances and entertainment.
2:27.4	Given your passion for peeling back layers of history, I believe Robert's fresh narrative
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