On today’s episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Jared Frederick author of Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers.
Links from the show:
Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and his Band of Brothers
Hang Tough: The WWII Letters and Artifacts of Major Dick Winters
Vanguard of the Crusade: The 101st Airborne Division in World War II
About my guest:
Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. Prior to his career in academia, Frederick served as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Frederick has long been involved in the world of Public and Digital History, including historical interpretation and development at numerous cultural sites. As an active reenactor and historical presenter, he firmly believes the past can be taught in spheres beyond the traditional classroom.
Frederick has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, WW2TV, National Park Service productions, and various online documentaries. In 2019, he acted as a guest host on Turner Classic Movies for the channel’s 25th anniversary. He is also the host of the popular YouTube series "Reel History."
In addition to teaching a variety of courses pertaining to United States History at the Altoona campus, Frederick is currently completing his doctoral dissertation in the American Studies program at Penn State Harrisburg.
Fierce Valor