Rise of the Mavericks with Philip C Shackelford
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
04/15/23
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Joining me this week is military historian, podcaster, and newly published author Philip C Shackelford to discuss his brand new book The Rise of the Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Service and the Cold War.
In this episode we focus on his scholarship including how he became interested in this facet of military history, how his grandfather influenced his studies, and what it is like working with an academic press.
To learn more about Philip, please visit his website at www.philipcshackelford.com. For a full list of how to find Philip and his book, please check out the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
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