Best Line Of Defence Podcasts (2024)

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Introduction to the Three Lines of Defence 10:39

6d ago10:39

10:39

Welcome to the inaugural episode of 3LoD Unlocked! In this solo episode, host Ghassan Zeidan lays the groundwork for what promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking podcast series. With over 20 years of experience in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) space, Ghassan introduces the Three Lines of Defense (3LoD) model, its evolution, …

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Why the Aztecs lost the war with the Spanish 30:57

19m ago30:57

30:57

In another special episode looking back at history, Venetia Rainey talks with the author of ‘Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs’, a book that came highly recommended by David Knowles. It’s a new look at how the Aztecs dealt with internal conflict, how they lost the war with the Spanish, and how history has misremembered them. 'Fifth Sun: A New …

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Liam Lawson's racing line, how Ferrari found Ollie Bearman + Oscar Piastri's F2 preparation - The Best of F1 Explains 2024 47:18

1h ago47:18

47:18

What really happens on the grid before a race? How do Formula 1 teams scout their future stars? How are drivers coached to go faster? In 2024, F1 Explains answered these questions and many more sent in by F1 fans from all over the world. F1 Explains takes your questions and finds the experts to answer them. In this special episode, presenters Chris…

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The Moment That Made Me – Andy McNab 31:23

5m ago31:23

31:23

Andy McNab faced the IRA in Northern Ireland, served on numerous SAS covert operations around the world, and was captured behind enemy lines in Iraq. But he tells Kate Gerbeau the real moment that made him was reading a Janet & John children’s book at the age of 16. It unlocked the Army career which took him away from a life of teenage crime, and e…

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The Moment That Made Me – Colonel Rosie Stone 25:56

5m ago25:56

25:56

Rosie Stone was recording an audio diary at the moment she came under fire on a patrol in Southern Afghanistan. This was her first experience of a combat situation after more than eight years service in the Army. But it became a very different learning experience as she was given shelter and tea by local Afghan women while a gun battle raged behind…

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Who was Napoleon's greatest general? 54:30

1h ago54:30

54:30

On this special episode of Battle Lines, Roland Oliphant and guests tackle the late David Knowles’ favourite conversational gambit: Who is your favourite of Napoleon’s Marshals? As they ponder their own choice they look back at who the generals were, what made them ‘great’, and why they continue to capture the imagination. Contributors Francis Dear…

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The Moment That Made Me – Commander Tom Sharpe 32:51

5m ago32:51

32:51

On the 16th of December 2008 HMS Endurance suffered a very sudden and catastrophic flood in the South Atlantic. Tom Sharpe was in temporary command of the Royal Navy ice breaker as her engine room filled in less than half an hour, and she lost power in turbulent seas. Tom tells Kate Gerbeau why he ignored advice from the UK to abandon ship, how he …

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'I bought a drone and killed my boss - it was easy' 26:45

2h ago26:45

26:45

As mysterious drone sightings near US military bases continue to unsettle anxious citizens, we look into what a new drone age means for the future of warfare. The flying objects have been defining the battlefield for a while, dominating the wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East. But now, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence, anyone can b…

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The Sitrep Crystal Ball 2025 51:55

10m ago51:55

51:55

“Please don’t look back, more dangerous times lie ahead which means you need to look forward… so that we are ready if war chooses us”. So says the head of the Army, General Sir Roly Walker, in this special edition of Sitrep explaining what 2025 may bring. Kate Gerbeau and Professor Michael Clarke tackle some of the biggest questions for our defence…

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Ageless Alonso, Carlos’s comeback + super sub Bearman – The Best of 2024 1:22:38

8d ago1:22:38

1:22:38

A driver market for the ages, Verstappen at his very best, emotional race wins, new Constructor World Champions and the end of some iconic eras. The 2024 Formula 1 season was sensational. On F1 Beyond The Grid, the stars of this dramatic year of racing have sat down with Tom Clarkson, revealing what it’s like being at the centre of the biggest stor…

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Why the Taliban won in Afghanistan 47:11

8d ago47:11

47:11

In the first episode of our special holiday series taking a left-field look at conflict and war, we hear personal stories from two countries that have had to grapple with multiple crises in recent years: Lebanon and Afghanistan. Journalist Sune Engel Rasmussen lived and worked in Afghanistan for nearly a decade. He spent hundreds of hours interview…

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Inside Homs with Syria's White Helmets 36:24

4d ago36:24

36:24

On today’s episode we speak to Farouq Habib from Syria’s White Helmets about returning to his home city of Homs for the first time in over a decade. He tells us about the devastation Bashar al-Assad wreaked across Syria, and how the country can heal now that the regime has fallen. Plus: The Telegraph’s senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan has be…

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Sitrep meets Ukrainian troops who invaded Russia 41:07

5d ago41:07

41:07

Sitrep’s Simon Newton is back from the frontline of Ukraine’s war with Russia. He shares stories from troops who led the push into Kursk, how British Challenger 2 tanks are used (and extremely well hidden), and the challenges of even reaching the frontline. The UK led Joint Expeditionary Force is a British defence success, according to a new study.…

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Finding Purpose in GRC with Tomell deSilva Ceasar 27:22

6d ago27:22

27:22

In this episode of 3LoD Unlocked, Ghassan Zeidan welcomes Tomell deSilva Ceasar, a seasoned GRC professional with nearly two decades of experience across public and private sectors. Tomell has held leadership roles at companies such as Total, Emirates National Oil Company, and Careem. He is the co-founder of the Middle East and Africa Compliance As…

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Recruitment Trends and Career Advice with Oscar Oriana Haider 26:53

6d ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of 3LoD Unlocked, host Ghassan Zeidan is joined by Oscar Oriana Haider, co-founder of Cordell Partners, a boutique headhunting firm in the Middle East. Oscar brings years of recruitment experience, having worked with FTSE 100 companies in London and leading financial services firms in the region. The conversation dives into recruitm…

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'One of a kind': Mercedes on Lewis Hamilton 1:00:53

8d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes: their names are together forever in the Formula 1 record books. As the most successful team and driver partnership in the sport's history comes to an end, some of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes colleagues tell Tom Clarkson their stories of working with him: Toto Wolff – Team Principal, on how Lewis got stronger every year of…

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A new dawn for Syria? Plus: Paul Conroy on reporting from Homs 49:13

8d ago49:13

49:13

Within the space of 10 days, opposition forces have toppled the Assad regime, ending five decades of the family’s authoritarian rule. In the streets of Damascus, Hama, Homs and Aleppo, Syrians are celebrating, saying this is a new dawn for their country. Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant discuss how we got here, and what happens next. Plus: renown…

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Inside Russia's secret Libyan airbase 37:45

16d ago37:45

37:45

Roland Oliphant speaks with The Telegraph’s senior correspondent Sophia Yan about her analysis of satellite images showing Russia ramping up its military presence in the African state. Plus: The Telegraph’s James Rothwell on how children are being recruited to carry out gang killings in Sweden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Inside the UK’s Defence Review 45:30

12d ago45:30

45:30

Two architects of the Strategic Defence Review have lifted the lid on how they’re working on the plan for the future of our Armed Forces. But when they tell MP’s one aim is to get it “as least wrong as possible” on predicting future conflicts, does that inspire confidence? Kate and Mike are joined by Sitrep’s Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne to analyse wh…

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EXTRA – How 9 years have changed the world 19:59

18d ago19:59

19:59

Sitrep talks to the outgoing Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute, Dr. Karin von Hippel RUSI has contributed to UK defence & security thinking for almost two centuries, and under Dr. von Hippel’s leadership it’s help the country face threats ranging from the Covid pandemic to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Before leadin…

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Carlos Sainz: pain, pride + potential 1:01:18

16d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This episode is presented by Explora Journeys - redefining luxury ocean travel. 2024 has been a turbulent year for Carlos Sainz. It started with a shock: Lewis Hamilton would be replacing him at Ferrari in 2025. Then he missed a race with appendicitis. But the year is ending with multiple wins and podiums to look back on, and an exciting new challe…

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'I was tested. It's made me better' - This week on F1 Beyond The Grid... 1:21

15d ago1:21

1:21

2024 has been a rollercoaster for this week’s guest on F1 Beyond The Grid. While the end of the season provides a chance for reflection, he’s also looking forward to an exciting new venture in 2025. Hear a preview of the episode with Tom Clarkson now and then you can listen to the conversation in full on your podcast app, or watch on the official F…

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How Syria’s rebels launched a surprise offensive to retake Aleppo 36:53

15d ago36:53

36:53

How has a Syrian rebel lightning offensive managed to seize Aleppo from Bashar al-Assad's regime? Who are the leaders, Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And could it reignite the civil war? Venetia Rainey is joined by Dr Haid Haid, Syrian columnist and consulting fellow at Chatham House, to answer all those questions and more. Plus: an Israeli c…

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The view from Kharkiv's frontline. Plus: Sudan’s war 35:21

18d ago35:21

35:21

In today’s episode we get two rare insides from the ground. Our team of reporters just returned from the frontline in Kharkiv and Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council witnessed the humanitarian crisis unravelling in Sudan as a result of the ongoing war. Venetia Rainey catches up with both of them. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Where are the red-lines against grey-zone attacks? 33:57

26d ago33:57

33:57

Drones buzzing airbases and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Undersea cables cut. Mysterious parcel fires at air-freight depots. These have all been described as hybrid, grey-zone, or sub-threshold attacks against the UK and it’s allies. But if they are all below the threshold of an act of war, where does that threshold lie? Sitrep explores the use of deniable…

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EXTRA – Meet the new Chairman of the Commons Defence Committee 22:03

19d ago22:03

22:03

From testing whether we’re ready for war to checking whether forces families get the support they need, the Commons Defence Committee plays a key role in overseeing our defence. Kate Gerbeau talks to the man chosen by his fellow MP’s to chair the committee in this Parliament. Tan Dhesi has a background in maths, management science, and running his …

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal - is Gaza next? 27:52

20d ago27:52

27:52

Lebanon and Hezbollah have struck a ceasefire deal - but how will it work and is Gaza next? For this emergency podcast, Venetia Rainey is joined by Maya Gebeily, Reuters Beirut Bureau Chief, and Jotam Confino, The Telegraph’s correspondent in Israel, to take the temperature on the ground. Plus, as thousands of displaced people in both Lebanon and I…

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Andy Stevenson: 600 races, 1 team 1:19:33

20d ago1:19:33

1:19:33

This episode is brought to you by Salesforce, a Global Partner of Formula 1® Aston Martin Sporting Director Andy Stevenson reached a huge milestone in Las Vegas, working at his 600th Grand Prix. It’s a sensational achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that all 600 races have been with the same team. A driver winning with a broken leg, a…

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Two women's stories behind the war in Gaza 35:35

22d ago35:35

35:35

One year on from the last Gaza hostage deal, Venetia Rainey speaks with Sharone Lifschitz, whose father was kidnapped on October 7th and is still being held hostage by Hamas. We also hear from Amani Ahmed, a Palestinian academic from Gaza, who was at the University of Edinburgh when the war began and after a long ordeal managed to be reunited with …

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NELSON: Legend Forged in Battle, with Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes. 30:52

22d ago30:52

30:52

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Admiral Lord Nelson with Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes, author of several books on Nelson and his Navy, and senior lecturer in war studies at RMAS. The interview is recorded in Nelson’s cabin…

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Why are foreign fighters joining Myanmar’s civil war? 23:22

25d ago23:22

23:22

Roland Oliphant is joined by The Telegraph’s Sarah Newey to talk about her interview with one of the international combatants fighting in Myanmar’s brutal civil war. Plus: as violence escalates in Haiti, MSF are suspending activities in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince until further notice. We hear from their head of mission about the decisi…

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1000 days on - are Ukraine and Russia locked into a war of attrition? 49:26

26d ago49:26

49:26

Russia thought it would conquer Ukraine in 10 days, Ukrainian resolve is still preventing that. But after more than a million casualties on both sides, thousands of pieces of military hardware destroyed, will it simply come down to which side can outlast the other? Sitrep’s Simon Newton and Hannah King join us from Kyiv to share how the people, and…

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EXTRA – Surprise defence cuts explained. 27:24

28d ago27:24

27:24

The Defence Secretary has announced that more than 30 helicopters will be retired early, along with 5 ships, and 46 drones, all of them he calls ‘outdated capabilities’. Most significant, after years of ‘will they, won’t they’, the Royal Marines amphibious assault ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, get the axe. Critics call it a black day for the M…

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Oliver Oakes: the racer driving Alpine 55:24

27d ago55:24

55:24

This episode is brought to you by T-Mobile, official 5G partner of F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Why did Oliver Oakes become Alpine Team Principal? How does his background as a racing driver and team owner prepare him for this new challenge? And what are his priorities in 2025 and beyond? Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s headquarters in Enstone, Oa…

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Hezbollah's latest blow. Plus: Trump and China 26:02

29d ago26:02

26:02

Con Coughlin, the Telegraph’s defence and foreign affairs editor, joins Venetia Rainey to discuss Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s spokesman Mohammad Afif, the pope’s calls for an investigation into potential genocide in Gaza and how the geopolitical landscape might shift under Donald Trump’s new cabinet. Plus: Sir Keir Starmer’s upcoming meeting wit…

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MONTGOMERY – Unbeatable and Unbearable? With Professor Michael Clarke and General Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff. 40:24

29d ago40:24

40:24

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with the former Chief of the Army and former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Lord Richards. The interview is recorded in the D-Day Map Room at Sou…

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What do Trump’s appointments tell us about his foreign policy agenda? 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

This week, President-elect Donald Trump made key appointments to his diplomatic and security cabinet. What do his picks for Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Director of National Intelligence reveal about the direction of his foreign policy? In this episode, we take a closer look at the backgrounds and ideologies of these key figures an…

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North Korea and Russia join forces 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

First it was sending ammunition, then troops for the war in Ukraine, now North Korea has signed off on a formal mutual-defence treaty with Russia. NATO’s new Secretary General has called it a threat to our security. Defence researcher Joseph Dempsey, who’s spent years uncovering the secrets of North Korea’s military, explains the risk, and what’s i…

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LEGENDS: Rubens Barrichello on following Senna and racing Schumacher 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

He’s one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, who won races for championship teams Ferrari and Brawn GP. During his long career, Rubens Barrichello had to cope with the loss of his legendary countryman, Ayrton Senna, and the challenge of carrying the hopes of Brazilian fans afterwards. At Ferrari, Rubens went up against a dominant Michael…

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Why reporting the Lebanon war is harder than Iraq or Syria 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

Israel has said there is progress in talks about a ceasefire and indicated Russia could play a part. On today’s episode of Battle Lines, Venetia and Roland look at what this means and go over the latest news updates from around the region, including a voicenote from an aid worker fleeing northern Gaza and meetings between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The…

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BOUDICA - Warrior Queen, with Professor Michael Clarke and Philip Wise, Heritage Manager for Colchester Museums. 31:20

1M ago31:20

31:20

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni. The interview is recorded in Colchester Castle, Essex, which was built on the foundations of the Roman Temple that was sacked and burnt by Boudica’s forces in…

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Trump's new world order 45:22

1M ago45:22

45:22

What will Trump's second term look like? On today's episode of Battle Lines we discuss Donald Trump's re-election and its implications for both the US and the wider world. Contributors Roland Oliphant (Host) Robert Mendick (Chief Reporter) Edward Arnold (Senior Research Fellow at RUSI) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Trump 2.0 – reality vs rhetoric 44:31

1M ago44:31

44:31

On the campaign trail Donald Trump said Russia should “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies who underspend on defence, while attacking his former top military officer as a “traitor” who should be hanged. Is this going to be the reality of his second term in the White House? And what does it mean for Ukraine - an end to vital military aid …

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Christian Fittipaldi: racing in an F1 dynasty 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

Nephew of two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson and son of Brazilian F1 team owner Wilson, Christian Fittipaldi was destined to follow in his family’s footsteps and race in the pinnacle of motorsport. Speaking to Tom Clarkson in his home city of Sao Paulo, Christian reflects on his three seasons on the grid with the Footwork and Minardi teams i…

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Will Iran attack Israel again? Plus Beirut's community kitchen 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

Is Iran preparing another attack on Israel? On today's episode of Battle Lines we discuss what's next for Iran as they look to retaliate for recent strikes from Israel. Plus we hear from Kamal Mouzawak, a Lebanese social entrepreneur who runs a community kitchen to help displaced Lebanese. Contributors Venetia Rainey Roland Oliphant Kamal Mouzawak …

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DOWDING – The Man behind ‘The Few’, with Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Victoria Taylor 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding with aviation historian, Dr Victoria Taylor. The interview is recorded in Dowding’s former office in Bentley Priory, Stanmore, which was Headquarters Fi…

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Saab's Innovative Solutions for Canada 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

Interview with Simon Carroll, President Saab Canada In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Simon Carroll, President of Saab Canada, to explore the company’s significant impact on the Canadian defence landscape. With over 35 years of experience supporting the Canadian Armed Forces, Saab has established a strong footh…

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Will the US election spark a civil war? 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

On today's episode of Battle Lines we speak to Deputy US Editor Rozina Sabur to find out what the mood is like on the ground before the US election. Then we talk to the directors of a new documentary, War Game, which had former US government officials simulate a contested election that led to insurgents taking the capital. Contributors Venetia Rain…

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The budget boost for defence explained. 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

The chancellor has promised an extra £2.9bn for defence next year, but what does that actually mean for our armed forces? Professor Malcolm Chalmers explains why it amounts to a small increase in spending power and not the step change many want, but why that could still come down the line. Amid reports that the UK’s top military officer could get s…

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WELLINGTON - Master of Strategy, with Professor Michael Clarke and author Bernard Cornwell 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of the Duke of Wellington with the best-selling author of the ‘Sharpe’ and ‘Last Kingdom’ novels Bernard Cornwell. The interview is recorded in Wellington’s former office in Horse Guards, no…

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