can I just say that the image of Drach screaming at the TV about historical inaccuracies while drunk is waaaaay more amusing to me than it has any right to be?

Drach + Jon Parshall = Many happy history buffs

The 5" 38 gun was so good it was in service until 2008.

I remember reading an interview w/ a Japanese civilian.  She said that she started to notice that the radio kept reporting that the IJN was winning glorious victories closer and closer to Japan.

Drach watches his screens like a Chief Engineer does his gauges when being told to get up stream at short notice.

Amazing interview/Q&A; very thankful to Mr. Parshall for coming on again and sharing his expertise and thoughts on all the questions. Thank you Drach for setting this up and providing people like me with the ability to sit at the feet of a mind like both Mr. Parshall's and your own. Thank you as well to the questioners for coming up with a lot of really good questions. Looking forward to seeing more collaboration between you two!

Very sad that Mr. Hornfischer will be unable to be a guest in the future; his death is truly a tragedy for historical research and publishing.

USS Atlanta is my favorite ship.

US Anti Aircraft Doctrine: Can the cruiser BE the anti-aircraft gun?

I was really enjoying listening to this fabulous chat until hearing the passing James Hornfischer, really saddening to hear.

21:49
"I did a Take a Shot Every Time I Spot A Historical Inaccuracy. My wife stopped me around about the time of Battle of Coral Sea when I was screaming at the screen that, 'Lexington is not a Yorktown class!'."
[Next morning] Drach: "Why is all the rum gone?" Mrs. Drach: "Something about Lexington not being a Yorktown class contributed to it."

Really interesting insight on the Japanese over-inflation, and consequential impact on Japanese decision-making in 1945 when they were being told to throw in the towel.

Shattered sword is a glorious book. What a guest to have! Great vid

Nimitz’s CNCPAC Cocktail
Demerara Sugar Cubes
Dash of Angostura Bitters
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Dark Rum
Ice

You should talk about the Pacific submarine war, probably the most underrated military campaign in history, and very rarely gets talked about. It essentially models what the Germans wanted to do in the Atlantic, but actually having a massive effect on Japanese war-making capabilities.

thanks Jon for coming back, you guys make are minds richer.

1:38:00 More like:
Admiral Lee: "I'm not trapped in here with you... you're trapped in here with ME."

These discussions are incredible. Thanks for the time and for sharing with all of us.

The IJN's greatest losses at Midway after the loss of flight decks was the loss of trained & experienced support crews. They had maintenance & deck crews that could set up & allow for the coordinated take-offs & forming in-flight formations. It took an incredibly skilled deck crew to spot & launch the alpha strike skills that the US took over two years to accrue. That hurt the IJN just as bad as losing the flight decks.

I would like to thank Mr. Jon Parshall for taking the time to do the video and the stream, he is a true scholar and to thank Drachinifel for somehow making it happen, it's amazing to see.

I continue to boggle at quality and sheer number of hours on content Drach puts out

A great catch for a great conversation. Shattered Sword is a brilliant read with huge issues of Japanese troubles spotyed in their war games and flawed invasion capabilities for Midway.  A must read.