Best Podcasts Society Communities Social Sciences Military History

Military History Podcasts

public category

show episodes

1
The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Unsubscribe

6d ago6d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.

51
SpyCast

SpyCast

Unsubscribe

5d ago5d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

TOP SECRET Personal Attention, SpyCast Listeners Known to be the podcast real spies listen to -(STOP)- eavesdrop on conversations with high level sources from around the world -(STOP)- spychiefs molehunters defectors covert operators analysts cyberwarriors and researchers debriefed by SPY Historian Hammond -(STOP) stories secrets tradecraft and technology discussed -(STOP)- HUMINT SIGINT OSINT IMINT GEOINT and more -(STOP)- rumored to be professional education internal communication and publ ...

1
The Civil War & Reconstruction

Richard Youngdahl

Unsubscribe

6d ago6d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

1
The History Network

The History Network

Unsubscribe

10h ago10h ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The military history podcast specialists, looking at all aspects of war through the ages.

1
Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

Unsubscribe

2d ago2d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

1
The WW2 Podcast

Angus Wallace

Unsubscribe

7d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

The WW2 Podcast is a history show looking at all aspects of the Second World War; military history, social history, the battles, the campaigns, tanks, guns and other equipment, the politics and those who ran the war. What sets the WW2 Podcast apart is the in-depth interviews with experts on various subjects. No topics are off-limits (yet), and I delve into both the military history aspect of the war, and the home front. This format allows for a thorough exploration of each topic, making for ...

1
Blowback

Blowback

Unsubscribe

2d ago2d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

A podcast about American Empire.

1
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

Goalhanger

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using ...

51
War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed

Gary Brecher

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

Nothing fancy; just the wars, ma’am. It runs on your donations, like all guerrilla campaigns. Support the show!

1
Covert

Audioboom Studios

Unsubscribe

4+ y ago4+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Covert takes listeners on a heart-pounding journey through the most dangerous military operations of all time. From the assassination of Osama Bin Laden and how two Israeli snipers foiled Syria’s plan to develop a nuclear bomb, to the real story that inspired the movie Black Hawk Down and the harrowing tale of a British Major’s escape from 2,000 heavily armed militants, you'll be brought to the front line of history’s greatest special forces missions.

1
Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

Lions Led By Donkeys

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

The Lions Led By Donkeys podcast is a military history podcast for laughing at the worst military failures, inept commanders, and crazy stories from throughout the history of human conflict. Our podcast will always be free, but if you think what we do is worth a buck you can throw us one here: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys

1
World War One at Home

BBC Radio Ulster

Unsubscribe

6y ago6y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Marking the centenary of the war through stories and events linked to places across Ireland. Introduced by Helen Mark.

1
Warfare

History Hit

Unsubscribe

6M ago27w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

From Napoleonic battles to Cold War confrontations, the Normandy landings to 9/11, this podcast opens up fascinating new perspectives on how wars have shaped and changed our modern world. Each week, twice a week, war historian, writer, and broadcaster, James Rogers, teams up with fellow historians, veterans, and experts to reveal astonishing new histories of inspirational leadership, breakthrough technologies, and era defining battles. Together they highlight the stark realities and conseque ...

1
History Of The Great War

Wesley Livesay

Unsubscribe

14d ago2w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.

1
Friendly Fire

John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison

Unsubscribe

3+ y ago3+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

A history podcast with a twist: Friendly Fire uses war movies as a point of entry on not only the history of war, but the history of how societies think about war. John Roderick, Adam Pranica and Benjamin Ahr Harrison dissect movies from throughout the history of cinema, talk about film production, pedantic quibbles with costumes and airplanes, and keep you laughing the entire time.

51
History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.

1
American Revolution Podcast

Michael Troy

Unsubscribe

2h ago2h ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

1
Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

Evergreen Podcasts | The Honor Project

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

The unsanitized truth of what we have asked of those who defend this nation. From archived tapes of WWI veterans, to conversations with modern-day warriors, these are their stories, in their own words.

1
The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics and Leadership.

James Eling

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Learn the lessons of military history by looking at the great battles through the lens of the Principles of War. Part of the enduring nature of war, all good Generals follow the 10 Principles of War. The great Generals of history have the ability to know which of the principles are most important at the decisive moments of the campaign. We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership.

1
Witness History: World War Two history

BBC World Service

Unsubscribe

4M ago15w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

D Day, traitors and evacuees

1
Veterans Chronicles

Radio America

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Veterans Chronicles tells the stories of America's greatest heroes in their own words.

1
The Black Vault Radio - Hosted by John Greenewald, Jr.

John Greenewald, Jr.

Unsubscribe

25d ago3w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Black Vault Radio with John Greenewald, Jr. dives deep into the world of secret U.S. Government and Military History spanning more than a half century. Using an archive of more than 3,000,000 declassified government documents as a starting point, Greenewald speaks to some of the most brilliant minds on the planet trying to get to the truth.

1
New Books in Military History

Marshall Poe

Unsubscribe

1h ago1h ago

Unsubscribe

Daily

Interviews with Scholars of Military History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

1
Battlecast

Dr. Luke Wolf

Unsubscribe

1d ago1d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Battlecast is the world’s foremost podcast about war and it’s sociopolitical impact. Each month Dr. Luke Wolf works to bring you an unfiltered understanding of the most important battles and wars of mankind’s history. The official motto of the show: “not left, not right: above,” provides a fresh look at the conventional understandings found in history books. So pull up a chair, grab a beer, and join the conversation.

1
Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

1
War Stories

War Stories

Unsubscribe

3y ago3y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

War Stories is a narrative show that takes the broad arcs of warfare and shares the stories behind crucial points their development. In each season, the show revolves around a single topic and traces a path from before its invention to the modern-day with a focus on the people who made it happen.

1
Fighting Through WWII Stories & History

Paul Cheall WW2

Unsubscribe

24d ago3w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Dunkirk, D-Day, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Omaha, USAF, RAF, POWs, Second World War Stories, Memoirs & interviews - Britain, USA, Australia, Canada … all the forces … WW2. ... Over 500 5-star ratings. "Thank you for what you are doing. It's incredible and I'm absolutely hooked" AB

1
Battles of the First World War Podcast

Mike Cunha

Unsubscribe

7d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

The Battles of the First World War Podcast goes in-depth into the battles of the Great War of 1914-1918. The goal is to really go into the details of how and why these battles unfolded and happened as they did. In telling the narrative of these clashes we can revisit some of the stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died during the first titanic struggle of the 20th Century, for these people have stories that deserve to be told.

1
World War II Chronicles

Radio America

Unsubscribe

4y ago4y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

World War II Chronicles is a weekly look back to 'This Week in World War II, 75 Years Ago.' Originally produced in coordination with the National Archives to mark the 50th anniversary of the war, World War II Chronicles features original newsreel reports and archival footage to tell the story as it happened, week by week. Hosted by famed World War II newsreel anchor Ed Herlihy, World War II Chronicles is produced by the American Veterans Center.

1
Irregular Warfare Podcast

Irregular Warfare Initiative

Unsubscribe

2d ago2d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars, drone strikes, special operations forces, counterterrorism, proxies—this podcast covers the full range of topics related to irregular war and features in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia, and the policy community. The podcast is a collaboration between the Modern War Institute at West Point and Princeton University’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project.

1
Words At War - Stories from WWII

Radio Memories Network LLC

Unsubscribe

2+ y ago2+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Words of War was an anthology of war stories, "told by the men and women who have seen them happen." It was produced in cooperation with the Council on Books in Wartime, promising "stories of the battlefronts, of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, of underground warfare, of the home front, of action on the seas." Each show was to be "a living record of this war and things for which we fought."

1
The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli Project

Cassus Belli Guy

Unsubscribe

1+ y ago1+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

A podcast covering the entire second world war from beginning to end.

1
The Dead Prussian Podcast

Mick Cook

Unsubscribe

7d ago0w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Dead Prussian Podcast aims to explore War and Warfare through discussion and analysis of military theory, historical events, contemporary conflicts, and expert interviews.

1
Civil War Talk Radio

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

1
USAHEC Perspectives Lectures Series (Audio)

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

Unsubscribe

10M ago43w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Military History Lectures and Events held at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, brought to you in podcast form. Our lecturers are scholars, soldiers, and authors who are speaking to a U.S. Army audience about military history and the history of war.

51
New Books in Military History

Marshall Poe

Unsubscribe

8h ago8h ago

Unsubscribe

Daily

Interviews with Scholars of Military History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

1
Fighting Through WWII Stories & History

Paul Cheall WW2

Unsubscribe

24d ago3w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

1
America at War

Marc Blackburn

Unsubscribe

1M ago4w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Explore the rich history of our past through the lens of our military institutions. From the settlement of North America to the present, this podcast encompasses traditional military history and goes the extra step to address the evolution of ideas and institutions. Join us!

1
Cauldron - A Military History Podcast

Cullen Burke

Unsubscribe

1y ago1y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

I'm Cullen Burke, and this is Cauldron - A Military History Podcast. I'll cover the significant battles in history, breaking down the vital players, weapons, methods, events, and outcomes. Let’s take a peek into the past and see what, if anything, can be learned from the most dramatic moments in our collective story. Let’s get stuck in!

1
The Second World War

Stephen Bedard

Unsubscribe

2M ago6w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

A Podcast all about the second world war hosted by Stephen Bedard.

1
The Spear

Modern War Institute at West Point

Unsubscribe

12d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat.

1
WW1 Digger History Podcast

Phil Mannell

Unsubscribe

7M ago30w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Phil Mannell presents true accounts by soldiers of the Great War (World War 1 / WWI ). This is primary history as told by the soldiers themselves, mostly Australian diggers but possibly tommies, poilus, doughboys, kiwis or others, with additional commentary and definitions.

1
Yuddha - The Indian Military History Podcast

IVM Podcasts - Indus Vox

Unsubscribe

3y ago3y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Indian subcontinent is about the size of Europe and is way more diverse and complicated - but how much do we know about its violent past? The land of Gandhi is also the land of the war-elephant, of gunpowder-wielding infantry, and of nuclear weapons that destroy everything in their wake. In Yuddha, Anirudh Kanisetti (host of Echoes of India: A History Podcast) and Aditya Ramanathan explore the darker, blood-splattered side of India, beyond Bollywood and school textbooks. From the medieva ...

1
The Spear

Modern War Institute at West Point

Unsubscribe

12d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

1
The Anglo-Boer War

Desmond Latham

Unsubscribe

4+ y ago4+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 saw the British Empire at the height of its power facing a small band of highly mobile Boers in South Africa. The war introduced the world to the concentration camp and is regarded as the first war of the modern era where magazine rifles, trenches and machine guns were deployed extensively. British losses topped 28 000 in a conflict that was supposed to take a few weeks but lasted three years.

1
Pete & Gary's Military History

Peter Hart

Unsubscribe

4d ago4d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...

1
The Strategy Bridge

prbeckman

Unsubscribe

4M ago16w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Strategy Bridge podcast features interviews on strategic affairs and diplomatic & military history.

101
Hazard Ground

PodcastOne

Unsubscribe

9M ago39w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Servicemembers from across the military, sharing their accounts of combat and survival. Hosted by sports talk radio host and Army veteran, Mark Zinno, this podcast brings you firsthand accounts of war, with a perspective you only get from someone who has lived through it. From WWII to Vietnam, Somalia, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, hear inspirational stories of service and resiliency from those who have fought on and off the battlefield!

1
Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Bletchley Park is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. The site is now a museum and heritage attraction, open daily. The Bletchley Park Podcast brings you fascinating stories from Veterans, staff and volunteers on the significance and continued relevance of this site today.

1
The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Unsubscribe

1d ago1d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Walk the battlefields of the First World War with Military Historian, Paul Reed. In these podcasts, Paul brings together over 40 years of studying the Great War, from the stories of veterans he interviewed, to when he spent more than a decade living on the Old Front Line in the heart of the Somme battlefields.

show series

1
ARP238 Cuddalore - The Last Battle 34:21

1h ago34:21

34:21

In June of 1783, British forces (not yet aware of the preliminary peace treaty that had been concluded in late 1782) attacked the Indian town of Cuddalore. The British besiege the city while a French fleet challenges a larger British fleet from control of the waters off the city. The British Commander, General James Stuart, finds himself fighting n…

1
Andreas E. Feldmann, "Repertoires of Terrorism: Organizational Identity and Violence in Colombia's Civil War" (Columbia UP, 2024) 42:18

15m ago42:18

42:18

Why do armed groups employ terrorism in markedly different ways during civil wars? Drawing on more than a decade of fieldwork, Dr. Andreas E. Feldmann examines the disparate behaviour of actors including guerrilla groups, state security forces, and paramilitaries during Colombia’s long and bloody civil war. Analysing the varieties of violence in th…

1
Andreas E. Feldmann, "Repertoires of Terrorism: Organizational Identity and Violence in Colombia's Civil War" (Columbia UP, 2024) 42:18

20m ago42:18

42:18

1
3603 The Italian Invasion of Somaliland 1940 19:59

28m ago19:59

19:59

The Italian invasion of British Somaliland is an often-overlooked action of the Second World War. Although small and a backwater of the British empire, the region would see several significant firsts of the Second World War. The loss of the colony in mid-1940 was the first significant loss of British colonial territory during the war. The loss alon…

1
3603 The Italian Invasion of Somaliland 1940 19:59

1h ago19:59

19:59

1
A Bridge at Fismes 46:50

1h ago46:50

46:50

Fismes is a small town on the Aisne, close to its neighbour Fismette and divided by the Vesle river. Here in the summer of 1918 men of the American 28th Division took part in a bitter battle for possession of its houses and the bridge over the Vesle, a story retold in possibly the greatest American memoir of the First World War: Toward the Flame by…

1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Military History /// 93

2h ago

—

Thousands of drone strikes have killed tens of thousands of targets since the introduction of unmanned aerial vehicle warfare in the early 2000s. This is the story of that warfare. It’s all free and it’s all here on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact. Download episode 93 here: download link This is part t…

1
DIU: Silicon Valley Meets the Modern Battlefield 45:13

13m ago45:13

45:13

Episode 114 examines the formation of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and its mission to integrate Silicon Valley technology within the Department of Defense innovation sphere. The guests are the co-authors of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War, which is the foundation for the conversation. Our guests b…

1
S5 Episode 1 - "The Wolves Are Closing In" 44:42

20m ago44:42

44:42

A prelude and a primer to this season's story: the tragedy of Cambodia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Blowback

1
Michael Livingston, "Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:07:33

1h ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Michael Livingston presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. Fro…

1
Michael Livingston, "Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:07:33

3h ago1:07:33

1:07:33

1
Radio War Nerd EP 471 — Israel's Battery-Bombing Campaign 47:04

41m ago47:04

47:04

Co-hosts John Dolan & Mark AmesBy Gary Brecher

1
AWA323 - How were new legions raised? 14:58

24m ago14:58

14:58

"Let's continue that theme [of lost legions]. How new imperial Legions were raised? Did other other legions provide cadres to train?" Murray continues the discussion. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

1
AWA323 - How were new legions raised? 14:58

1h ago14:58

14:58

1
E169 - Learning the Ropes 1:03:43

1h ago1:03:43

1:03:43

September 2024 The Government Code and Cypher School employed thousands of people during the war. These varied from Cambridge dons who had broken codes in World War One to machine workers with very specific skills, to female conscripts from the three armed services. How did all these people know what to do? As usual at BP, the answer is a complex o…

1
18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

1h ago24:25

24:25

Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …

1
Steven K. Bailey, "Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War" (Osprey, 2024) 51:29

3m ago51:29

51:29

On January 16, 1945, dozens of U.S. Navy aircraft took off for China’s southern coast, including the occupied British colony of Hong Kong. It was part of Operation Gratitude, an exercise to target airfields, ports, and convoys throughout the South China Sea. U.S. pilots bombed targets in Hong Kong and, controversially, in neutral Macau as they stro…

1
Jack Margolin, "The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army" (Reaktion Books, 2024) 52:59

3m ago52:59

52:59

The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army (Reaktion, 2024) exposes the history and the future of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious and secretive mercenary army, revealing details of their operations never documented before. Using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in its wake, Jack Margolin traces the…

1
Steven K. Bailey, "Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War" (Osprey, 2024) 51:29

28m ago51:29

51:29

1
Jack Margolin, "The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army" (Reaktion Books, 2024) 52:59

28m ago52:59

52:59

1
122 - Japanese Lessons Learnt for Jungle Warfare 27:04

1h ago27:04

27:04

This episode continues our Kokoda Campaign Podcast series. This episode is Part 5 of our interview with Dr with Dr Adrian Threlfall, an expert in how the Australian Army learned to learn about combat in the jungles of Malaya, Singapore, Papua, New Guinea, and many other islands to the north of Australia. This episode looks at the introduction of th…

1
Market Garden 80: A Bridge Too Far? (Part 5) 58:05

2h ago58:05

58:05

In a meanwhile adventure spanning across the bridge, the town and the woods of Arnhem - Al Murray and James Holland track in forensic detail the 18th and 19th September 1944. As things unravel, we begin to question whether the whole campaign was doomed from the start? Join us as we explore the triumphs and tragedies of one of World War 2's most fam…

1
SPECIAL: RNR - Pre-War and Mobilisation 54:51

1h ago54:51

54:51

Pete and Gary revisit one of their most popular series - the story of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in the Second World War. The first episode deals with the formation of the regiment and its mobilisation at the outbreak of war. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2025! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bai…

1
2104-James Hill Welborn-Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era 1:00:00

4d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

James Hill Welborn III, author of "Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era."By Impediments of War

1
2104-James Hill Welborn-Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era 1:00:00

4d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

James Hill Welborn III, author of "Dueling Cultures, Damnable Legacies: Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era."By Impediments of War

1
Cmdr. Porter Halyburton, U.S. Navy, Vietnam, POW Part 1 36:56

1h ago36:56

36:56

Porter Halyburton was born in Florida and grew up in North Carolina. After college, he got married and joined the U.S. Navy with a clear goal of becoming a naval aviator. He got his wish, flying the F-4. Shortly after becoming a new father, he was deployed to Vietnam in May of 1965. He wouldn't come home for more than seven years. In this edition o…

1
Seth J. Frantzman, "The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza" (Wicked Son, 2024) 39:03

18m ago39:03

39:03

A harrowing account on the frontlines of the war between Israel and Hamas, The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza (Wicked Son, 2024) War tells the story of how Hamas surprised Israel with its deadly attack, killing more than 1,000 people and kidnapping more than 250. With unparalleled access to the Israeli soldiers and units that f…

1
Seth J. Frantzman, "The October 7 War: Israel's Battle for Security in Gaza" (Wicked Son, 2024) 39:03

16h ago39:03

39:03

1
PREVIEW The U352, The Dumbest U-Boat of WWII 11:03

1d ago11:03

11:03

This is a preview. For the entire episode, support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/112282625?pr=trueBy Lions Led By Donkeys

1
Interview 31: Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich with Richard Evans 25:02

1h ago25:02

25:02

Check out Hitler's People here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653631/hitlers-people-by-richard-j-evans/ Ensure your data is private online at incogni.com/SWW and then use code SWW to get 60% off an annual plan. Come check out my keynote speech on the topic of Deception in February 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Coupon Code: S…

1
The Future of OSINT and the Intelligence Community with Jason Barrett 1:12:29

14m ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Summary Jason Barrett (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the integration of open-source intelligence into the American Intelligence Community. Jason is the first-ever OSINT Executive. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Historical examples of OSINT The evolution of Open Source Intelligence The challenges and unique opportunities OSINT pres…

1
Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024) 1:11:05

17m ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State (Faber & Faber, 2024) offers a lively, new and sweeping history of the rise of the state in Plantagenet England. Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and…

1
Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024) 1:11:05

17m ago1:11:05

1:11:05

1
#468- RED RIVER CAMPAIGN (Part the Second) 24:32

12m ago24:32

24:32

In which we get the Federals started off on their Red River Campaign in March 1864. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Richard Youngdahl

1
Episode 487-A 2 Episode Special! Interview with Shannon Monaghan: A Quiet Company of Dangerous Men. Then, Merry Christmas From the Eastern Front 1:44:33

5d ago1:44:33

1:44:33

2 Ep Special! 1st, Interview with Shannon Monaghan about her book, A Quiet Company of Dangerous Men: The Forgotten British Special Operations Soldiers of WW2. Then, as Christmas approaches, the Germans continually fall back, unable to face the onslaught of Zhukov’s attacks. The Holiday will be bleak for the fighting men, but rather lively for the o…

1
Market Garden 80: Trapped (Part 4) 52:29

1h ago52:29

52:29

Al Murray and James Holland dive deeper into the brutal fighting at Arnhem as the British forces face relentless German attacks. In this episode, they explore the desperate efforts of the British airborne, cut off from support and low on ammunition, trying to hold their ground amidst chaos. With tanks rolling in and communication breaking down, wha…

1
Wendy Ugolini, "Wales in England, 1914-1945: A Social, Cultural, and Military History" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:00:27

6m ago1:00:27

1:00:27

At the beginning of the twentieth century, for many English men and women of Welsh origin the idea of being in some part 'Welsh' reaffirmed their own understanding of what it meant to 'be British'. Wales in England, 1914-1945 (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Wendy Ugolini is the first cultural history of this English Welsh duality - an identi…

1
Wendy Ugolini, "Wales in England, 1914-1945: A Social, Cultural, and Military History" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:00:27

42m ago1:00:27

1:00:27

1
Episode 329 - The Rwandan Genocide: Part 3 1:17:14

2d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Support the show on Patreon and get our next episode right now as well as years worth of bonus content:www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeysGrab tickets to our live show in Belfast:www.universe.com/events/lions-led…t-tickets-83V5QDCan't make it to Belfast? We're streaming it! Get your stream tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-lions-…

1
Episode 118 - On Beyond Storytelling in Military Strategy | The Dead Prussian 34:40

15m ago34:40

34:40

Mick chats with scholar, military officer, and writer Lieutenant Colonel Sean 'Nick' Blas, PhD, about strategic narratives. They discuss Jonathan's article on Beyond Storytelling: Strategic Narratives in Military Strategy. Mick and Nick also discuss how modern militaries can ensure integration between military actions and strategic narratives. Nick…

1
Radio War Nerd EP 470 — Operation Bagration, Pt. 4: WWII Myths, feat. Annibale 1:35:31

2h ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Co-hosts John Dolan & Mark AmesBy Gary Brecher

1
ARP327 Continental Instability 34:52

33m ago34:52

34:52

In the summer of 1783, disgruntled Continental soldiers march on Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee to Princeton. Washington sends the majority of the Army home, keeping only a few hundred men. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of…

1
Mikhail Zygar, "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (Scribner, 2023) 1:07:18

10m ago1:07:18

1:07:18

As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, prominent independent Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar circulated a Facebook petition signed first by hundreds of his cultural and journalistic contacts and then by thousands of others. That act led to a new law in Russia criminalizing criticism of the war, and Zygar fled Russia. In his time as a jo…

1
Mikhail Zygar, "War and Punishment: Putin, Zelensky, and the Path to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (Scribner, 2023) 1:07:18

19m ago1:07:18

1:07:18

1
238 - 6th Airborne Division: Generating Combat Effectiveness 53:25

1h ago53:25

53:25

In this episode, we'll examine the 6th Airborne Division and its combat effectiveness, focusing on how its commanding officer, Richard Gale, meticulously trained and developed the unit. The 6th Airborne was the second British airborne division to be formed, and it would first see action during the Normandy invasion. Gale’s leadership and the cultur…

1
Arras & Cambrai 1918: Canadian WW1 History, a Discussion with Michel Gravel 52:35

2d ago52:35

52:35

Historian Michel Gravel comes on the podcast to discuss his focus on First World War history: the efforts of Canadian soldiers in the battles between Arras and Cambrai, France in 1918. There may be a few awkward cuts in the flow of the conversation as our internet connection was frequently unstable. Sorry about that. Michel’s works can be found her…

1
Questions and Answers Episode 12 32:32

4d ago32:32

32:32

In this latest Question and Answer Episode we look at several questions about the changing nature of the British Army in the Great War, and its Regimental system, examine one aspect of how WW1 meets WW2 and discuss whether it is possible to trace a fatal casualty for every day of the Great War. The image for this episode shows British tanks passing…

1
AW322 - The Persian Wars 42:05

7h ago42:05

42:05

‘Once the Persians had been defeated at Salamis and Plataea, they withdrew from the Greek mainland. But the war was far from over, and the Greeks went on the offensive.’ For this episode, the team discuss issue XVII.4 of the magazine Finally Finishing The Fight: The Greco-Persian Wars, part II. Join us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast…

1
AW322 - The Persian Wars 42:05

7h ago42:05

42:05

1
Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

23h ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Military History Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen