The Silver King's War
Michael G. Sievers
"The Silver King's War" is a podcast series (with episode transcripts available on Applecast) of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men, Serviceman and Who Is Della) based on true events about a young man, Stanley Silverfield, who joins the United States Army Air Corps to serve his country as a Martin Marauder B-26 Bombardier flying in the 9th Air Force. Stanley wrote letters to his family throughout World War II from January 1943 to October 1945. An exploration of his war letters, “Dearest Ones,” follows the four plays. The series concludes with a trilogy of plays, "The Silverfields of Northbrook," which follows the family's 1950s Midwest suburban life. Stanley, born in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 23, 1923, died on October 15, 1990, in Rockford, Illinois. He was 67. The Silver King is my dad. Please enjoy and share "The Silver King's War."
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Europe Letters December 1944 (3)
The Silver King's War
05/25/22 • 17 min
This is episode is part three in Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," from A-72, north of Paris, during December 1944. The weather is brutal, the Battle of the Bulge rages, and the 597th flies air support for the Army's ground war. He and his fellow warriors feel good about their work. It's just before xmas and the King has received a sturdy box of goodies from Temple Emanuel. He's most grateful for the cigarettes and candy.
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Europe Letters October 1944 (3)
The Silver King's War
04/23/22 • 18 min
This episode of "Dearest Ones," (published on Stanley's 99th birthday: April 23, 1923) includes The Silver King's thoughtful and thorough letters from A-72, north of Paris, in late October 1944. He's bunking with six officers, sleeping late, eating well, playing baseball, waiting for his bags and mail, requesting goodies from home, and hoping the weather will clear to begin his war.
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Barksdale Letters (2)
The Silver King's War
03/25/22 • 18 min
This is the second episode of Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," from Barksdale Army Air Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Silver King continues his training to fly the B-26 in Europe. " It's hot as hell," tough to sleep, and the swimming pool offers relief. The country club days are done. His commanding officer has timely advice for this young air cadet after receiving a telephone call from Stanley's mother, Sara Belle.
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Barksdale Letters (1)
The Silver King's War
03/20/22 • 11 min
This episode begins The Silver King's letters, "Dearest Ones," from Barksdale Army Air Base in Shreveport, Louisiana. It's after D-Day (June 6) and the start of a deep, humid 1944 summer. Stanley's Air Corps dream assignment is about to begin. He and his guys have heard that the B-26 is a hot ride. Now The King, after a surprising and pleasant fifteen-day leave, will develop his skills as a Marauder Man bombardier.
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Columbia Letters (8)
The Silver King's War
03/15/22 • 16 min
This episode is the conclusion of The Silver King's letters, “Dearest Ones,” from Columbia Army Air Base in South Carolina. Stanley, our hero, was anticipating shipment to his POE for the European Theater of Operations. Suddenly, new orders will send bombardiers to Barksdale Army Air Base in Shreveport, Louisiana, for advanced training on the B-26. The Silver King will get the Martin Marauder, the ride he wants for his war.
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Columbia Letters (7)
The Silver King's War
03/10/22 • 19 min
This episode is Part Seven of The Silver King's Letters, “Dearest Ones,” from Columbia Army Air Base in Columbia, South Carolina. Stanley is working hard, flying longer training missions, some of which become grand adventures. It's spring 1944 and he is, officially, a co-pilot. He received his check-rider approval one year from his late April 1943 pilot-school washout in Lakeland, Florida.
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Columbia Letters (6)
The Silver King's War
03/05/22 • 20 min
This episode is Part Six of Stanley's letters, "Dearest Ones," from Columbia Army Air Base in South Carolina. It's early April 1944. The Silver King has completed ground school. He and his guys continue to train on heavy bombers and the B-25. Stanley will be 21 on April 23.
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Columbia Letters (5)
The Silver King's War
03/01/22 • 22 min
This episode is Part Five in The Silver King's letters, “Dearest Ones,” from advance bomber training in Columbia, South Carolina. Stanley's flying longer training runs on larger planes and enjoying the work. And, he remains hopeful about a car.
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Columbia Letters (4)
The Silver King's War
02/25/22 • 22 min
This episode is Part Four of The Silver King's letters, “Dearest Ones,” from advance training at Columbia Army Air Base. Stanley is pressing his case for a car. It's a long way to the flight line and this idea may be more realistic than marriage. He’ll need a loan to make it happen.
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Europe Letters January 1945 (1)
The Silver King's War
05/30/22 • 16 min
This episode (published on Memorial Day: May 30th, 2022) is the first of The Silver King's letters, "Dearest Ones," from January 1945 in northern France. It's winter, bitter cold, with blizzards and mud. When Stanley's not flying he's sitting near the fire in his room, reading, writing and playing bridge. The holiday season and his unit's liquor rations have delivered memories and headaches.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Silver King's War have?
The Silver King's War currently has 207 episodes available.
What topics does The Silver King's War cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Europe, World War Two, Drama, History, Podcasts and France.
What is the most popular episode on The Silver King's War?
The episode title 'Dearest Ones Epilogue: The Manhattan District' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Silver King's War?
The average episode length on The Silver King's War is 14 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Silver King's War released?
Episodes of The Silver King's War are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of The Silver King's War?
The first episode of The Silver King's War was released on Jan 29, 2021.
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