Ep 104. A Hillstrand 4th of July

This is an Americana-fueled documentary about big fireworks displays and American sacrifice. To honor his grandfather - a WW2 Dutch Harbor war hero - Johnathan Hillstrand plans the largest fireworks display in the island's history. The captains will also examine a bloody attack on Dutch Harbor and relive the Bering Sea's best fireworks of all time. The primary reason for the heartwarming fireworks display however is to celebrate the American soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in Dutch Harbor's "Forgotten War." This was a bloody battle that has always held a special place in Johnathan's heart. After all, his grandfather was part of an elite unit - Castner's Cutthroats - who fought there. America eventually prevailed, but only after nearly 50 US service men and civilians died in the conflict. If all goes well, Johnathan plans to shoot his munitions from a WW2 bunker with the crab fleet observing from their boats. With three full pallets of explosives more than twice that of any other display in Dutch Harbor history. What could possibly go wrong?