Forging Naval Leaders: Craig Symonds on WWII and Annapolis (Video Version)

This week on What’s The Scuttlebutt Podcast, our friend Zach Morris returns to the show, filling in as guest host for Jeff. Together, we welcome acclaimed historian and author Craig L. Symonds to discuss his latest book, Annapolis Goes to War. In this insightful conversation, Symonds shares the compelling story of how the U.S. Naval Academy and its midshipmen transformed in response to the global crisis of World War II. Drawing from years of research, he explains how Annapolis became a critical pipeline for naval leadership during the war, and how the institution adapted to prepare young officers for the immense challenges ahead. Craig L. Symonds is Professor Emeritus of History at the U.S. Naval Academy, where he taught for over 30 years.