Best Militaryhistory Podcasts (2024)

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The Day Chicago Bled: Inside the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre 24:39

4d ago24:39

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The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was a brutal event that took place on February 14, 1929, in Chicago. Seven members of George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were lined up against a wall and shot by four men, two of whom were disguised as police officers. This massacre was part of the violent rivalry between Moran’s gang and Al Capone’s Chicago Ou…

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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 3 1:06:32

4h ago1:06:32

1:06:32

On this week’s podcast Episode 100: Part 3 the Final part of a 20 years of service in the Special Forces. I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamburger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment…

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Charles Whitman “Texas Tower Sniper” 38:45

9d ago38:45

38:45

Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – August 1, 1966) was an American mass murderer and former Marine. He is infamously known as the “Texas Tower Sniper” for his deadly shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin on August 1, 1966. During this tragic event, Whitman killed 14 people and wounded 32 others before being shot by police. Whitma…

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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 2 2:54:45

12d ago2:54:45

2:54:45

On this week’s podcast Episode 100 part 2: I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamburger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, includin…

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Drugs, Death, and Deception: The Wonderland Murders 15:54

23d ago15:54

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The Wonderland Murders, also known as the Four on the Floor Murders, occurred on July 1, 1981, in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon. The victims were members and associates of the Wonderland Gang, a group involved in drug dealing and armed robberies. The murders took place at 8763 Wonderland Avenue, where four people were brutally bludgeoned to death with…

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Lucy you got some splaining to do 33:25

30d ago33:25

33:25

Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an iconic American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. Born in Jamestown, New York, she left home at fifteen to study drama in New York City. Her early career included modeling and small roles in films, earning her the nickname “Queen of the B’s” for her numerous roles in B-m…

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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 1 2:10:54

18d ago2:10:54

2:10:54

On this week’s podcast Episode 100: I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamberger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, including Timor…

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Bismarck's War - Blood and Iron 21:09

24d ago21:09

21:09

An introduction to my new podcast series which will be published from September dealing with the wars of German unification and influence of Otto von Bismarck on Germany and Europe. The first series will deal with the Revolutuion of 1848 and the First Schleswig War. Later series will deal with the Second Schleswig War, the Seven Weeks War between A…

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163 Reform and Revitalization: The National Guard 22:34

25d ago22:34

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In this episode we kick off the Progressive Era with a brief overview of the National Guard in the late nineteenth century. The National Guard emerged from the volunteer militia's that dominated the scene from before the Civil War until the decades after. We will delve more into their activities in future episodes, namely responding to civil distur…

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Comedy on Trial: Lenny Bruce’s Fight for Free Speech 31:22

1M ago31:22

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Lenny Bruce, born Leonard Alfred Schneider on October 13, 1925, in Mineola, New York, was a pioneering American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist. Known for his open, free-wheeling, and critical style of comedy, Bruce tackled subjects like politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity12. Bruce’s career was marked by his bold and often controv…

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True Blue Conversations - Television Journalist 60 Minutes Reporter Amelia Adams 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

On this week’s podcast, I speak with Television Journalist Amelia Adams. Amelia has been a journalist for more than 21 years; more than 14 of those with the 9 Network. Before joining the 60 Minutes team in 2022, she was Nine’s Senior Foreign Correspondent in North America. Amelia’s live reporting from the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrectio…

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Blood and Prejudice: The 1871 Los Angeles Atrocity 19:53

1M ago19:53

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On October 24, 1871, a violent mob of around 500 people, consisting of both white and Latino men, descended upon Los Angeles’ Chinatown. This racially motivated attack resulted in the brutal murder of 19 Chinese immigrants, including a 15-year-old boy. The massacre was fueled by growing anti-Chinese sentiment and was triggered by the accidental kil…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Armoured Corps Veteran and Current QFES Station Officer Luke Smith 2:39:15

2M ago2:39:15

2:39:15

On this week’s podcast, I speak with a former Australian Army veteran serving in the Royal Australian Infantry 2RAR and Royal Australian Armoured Corps 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment and 2nd Cavalry Regiment current Queensland Fire Service Station Officer Luke Smith. Luke deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2011 he applied for the Queensland Fire S…

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Agatha Christie:The 96 year hide and seek champ. Still going strong. 13:46

2M ago13:46

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In 1926, Christie’s mother passed away, and her husband, Colonel Archibald Christie, requested a divorce. During this tumultuous time, Agatha Christie mysteriously vanished for nearly two weeks. Her car was found abandoned on a roadside, leading to widespread speculation. #history #Beverly #mafia #⁠beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommuni…

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Echoes of Silence: The Assassinations That Shaped America 24:17

2M ago24:17

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Welcome to Echoes of Silence: The Assassinations That Shaped America, where we journey through the shadows of history to uncover the stories behind some of the most pivotal and tragic moments in American history. .#history #Beverly #mafia #⁠beverlyhils #truecrime #tedbundy #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimememes #killers #killer #murde…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces SASR Brigadier Ret. Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar Part 2 2:43:34

2M ago2:43:34

2:43:34

Part 2 of our chat with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd). Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story. He served in a Sabr…

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What the hell happened to Walter Collins?! 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

The disappearance of Walter Collins is a tragic and puzzling case from 1928. Walter, a nine-year-old boy, vanished on March 10, 1928, after his mother, Christine Collins, gave him money to go to the cinema12. Despite extensive searches and nationwide attention, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) couldn’t find him. Five months later, a boy cla…

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Behind the Facade: The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born on July 27, 1991, in Golden Meadow, Louisiana. She is known for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, a case that drew significant media attention due to its unusual and tragic circumstances. Gypsy’s mother, Dee Dee, subjected her to years of abuse under the guise of caring for her numerous fa…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces SASR Brigadier Ret. Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar Part 1 1:38:29

3M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian SAS soldier and officer, Brigadier Dan Fortune, DSC and Bar (Retd). Dan joined the Army at 17 years old as a private soldier and served for over 42 years before discharging for medical reasons. Between 1982-1992, Dan completed the SAS selection course three times (Yep wait for the story.. He se…

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True Blue Conversations - Navy Veteran Jennifer Wittwer CSM (RET) 1:59:56

3M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Royal Australian Navy veteran Jennifer Wittwer CSM. Jennifer Wittwer joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1981 as a supply officer. She went on to have an international career as a thought leader, humanitarian, and advocate for women’s rights, equality, and empowerment. Some of her roles in uniform have in…

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162 Reform and Revitalization: Introduction 15:40

3M ago15:40

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We have finished western expansion and the Army's campaigns 'out west'. With this episode we move into reform and revitalization of the Army and Navy until the end of the nineteenth century. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the United States remained insular. Without any external threats, the Army and Navy began to professionalize and think about…

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True Blue Conversations - Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment CO Brigadier Ian Langford DSC & Two Bars Rtd 2:06:44

4M ago2:06:44

2:06:44

On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment Commanding Officer Brigadier Ret Ian Langford DSC & Bars. Ian served for 30 years as a senior officer in the Australian Defence Force, Ian had the challenge and opportunity of leading large and small teams in complex and ambiguous environments. Ian held a ra…

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161 The West: Buffalo Soldiers 27:46

4M ago27:46

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In our last episode on the frontier army, it seems appropriate to highlight the African-Americans who served in the west - the Buffalo soldiers. Two infantry and cavalry regiments were set aside for African-American soldiers. They flocked to the colors to serve. Taking part in many of the campaigns in the west, they cemented their reputation. The o…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator John Dixon 2:17:45

4M ago2:17:45

2:17:45

On this week’s podcast, I speak with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator John Dixon. John spent 16 years in the Australian Army. During his postings at 1RAR and 6RAR, he deployed to East Timor which gave him an introduction to military active deployments. After completing SF selection and the Commando reinforcement cycle…

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True Blue Conversations - Royal Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2 Mark Henneberry 2:05:02

5M ago2:05:02

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On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Royal Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2 Mark Henneberry. Mark served for 23 years in the RAA. Mark joined the Army at 17. We discussed his deployment to Cambodia in 1993 and the effects of deploying at a young age. Mark talked about what all veterans and first responders face when they discharge, f…

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160 The West: Combat 20:37

5M ago20:37

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This episode follows up with the previous. After focusing on what it was like to serve in the west after the Civil War, we close the circle with this episode where we focus on the campagin trail and combat. Rather than fighting standing armies as had occured in the Civil War, the 'wars' more often than not, these brushes with violence could be call…

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True Blue Conversations - Director of the Australian War Memorial Matt Anderson PSM 46:01

5M ago46:01

46:01

A momentous ANZAC Day 2024 with the launch of my interview with Matt Anderson PSM, an ADF veteran and the Director of the Australian War Memorial, Matt discusses the current and future re-development of the war memorial, as well as what the memorial and the term ‘remembrance” means him. I remain inspired to hear Matt speak about the essence of what…

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True Blue Conversations - A Woman of Force Deborah Wallace Detective Superintendent (Ret) - Part 2 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Detective Superintendent (Ret) Deb Wallace NSW Police veteran serving for 36 years. Deb joined the NSW Police in 1983 and quickly found herself gaining notoriety early in her career when she was involved in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby. From this, she was invited to under…

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True Blue Conversations - A Woman of Force Deborah Wallace Detective Superintendent (Ret) 1:28:58

6M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

On this week’s podcast, I sat down with Detective Superintendent (Ret) Deb Wallace NSW Police veteran serving for 36 years. Deb joined the NSW Police in 1983 and quickly found herself gaining notoriety early in her career when she was involved in the investigation into the murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby. From this, she was invited to under…

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159 The West: A Soldier's Life 28:02

6M ago28:02

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the life of officers and enlisted men on the frontier. We explore the motivations for joining and the challenges of serving. The post Civil War Army served in over 200 posts spread through the west. They had to endure tedium, hardships, and occassionally the terror of serving in a battle. This episode will …

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True Blue Conversations - Johanna Griggs AM TV Personality / Former Commonwealth Games Swimmer 1:49:42

6M ago1:49:42

1:49:42

On this week’s podcast I sat down with Television Personality Johanna Griggs AM Before Johanna was on our television screens; she was a superstar Australian swimmer. We spoke about Joh’s life growing up, representing Australia, and winning a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. We spoke about Joh entering the world of television at such a y…

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True Blue Conversations - Former NSW Undercover & Tactical Police Officer Andrew “Panda” MacFarlane 2:20:20

7M ago2:20:20

2:20:20

On this week’s podcast I sat down with former NSW Police Officer Andrew “Panda” MacFarlane We spoke about his life and serving for 21 years in the NSW Police Force. The roller coaster ride in policing that stretched from being a general duties officer, then moving to undercover roles in various agencies including the NSW Crime Commission NSW Drug E…

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158 The West: Geronimo 20:55

7M ago20:55

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As we draw down the arc of episodes related to post-Civil War Indian Wars, in this episode we will concentrate on subduing Geronimo. Geronimo bedeviled the US Army as he left the reservation three separate times. For the last two campaigns, General George Crook successfully cornered the proud warrior and compelled him to return to the reservation. …

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True Blue Conversations - Michael “Slatt’s” Slattery 2nd Commando Regiment Combat Medic 2:36:35

7M ago2:36:35

2:36:35

On this week’s podcast speak with former Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Warrant Officer from the 2nd Commando Regiment Michael "Slatts" Slattery. Slatt’s enlisted in 1986 as a medic in the Australian Army serving 26years with multiple postings to different units. At the age of 36 Slatt’s attempted and passed the Commando Selection Training Cou…

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True Blue Conversations - Matthew Connelly Cavanagh 1:38:20

8M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

On this week’s podcast, I speak to 3 RAR / Current Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Station Officer Matthew Connelly Cavanagh. Matt was posted into 3 RAR and deployed to East Timor in 1999. In 2000, Matt then transferred to Army Fire Service. In 2004, Matt discharged from the Army and joined the ACT Fire Brigade until 2008. In that sam…

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157 The West: The Navajo, The Apache, and the Border 23:41

8M ago23:41

23:41

In the episode we move from the Lakota and Sioux to the border region. Long before the United States controlled what we know today as the Southwest, Spanish and then Mexican authorities had to contend with Navajo and Apache raids. Once the Americans established themselves, the pressures of colonization would trigger Army intervention, and basically…

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True Blue Conversations - NSW Police & Fire Rescue NSW Firefighter Veteran Mitch Parker 2:08:37

8M ago2:08:37

2:08:37

On this week’s podcast I speak to Mitch Parker former NSW Police officer former Superintendent NSW SES Command of the New England and Retained Fire Fighter with Fire and Rescue NSW. Mitch spent 17 years within the NSW police and 17 years and counting as a retained fire fighter with NSW Fire and Rescue. During his time within both roles Mitch has ma…

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Episode 8.20 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

In this final episode of this season, I will be discussing nuclear weapons and the threat of a nuclear war which hung over the world during the cold war.By Paul Kendrick

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Army Photographer Veteran Rachel Ingram Part 2 59:50

9M ago59:50

59:50

On part two of our chat with Rachel Ingram we speak about coming back from deployments. Being medically discharged from the Army after 19 year’s service and facing what every veteran faces when they leave the ADF, Transition, finding purpose after service and finding a new identity away from Defence the highs and the lows faced by all veterans and …

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Guadalcanal and Tulagi - Part 8 32:55

8M ago32:55

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The US Army’s arrival brought reinforcements and a reorganization of American troops. New tactics, like flamethrowers and enhanced naval gunfire, were introduced, though terrain and enemy fortifications remained challenging. The 1st Marine Division, weakened by malaria and extended combat, was finally relieved and sent to Australia for some much-ne…

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Episode 8.19 20:01

9M ago20:01

20:01

After Che Guevara left Cuba, he would try to led two revolutions in the Congo and in Bolivia, neither of which would succeed. He would be captured by the Bolivian Army and murdered in cold blood but he death, he would become an idea to many young people with left wing values.By Paul Kendrick

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Guadalcanal and Tulagi - Part 7 40:54

9M ago40:54

40:54

This episode dives into the strategic reorganization of American forces during the Guadalcanal campaign. The 164th Infantry and 7th Marines, positioned in the East Sector, tackled the harsh terrain as they encircled the enemy. Company B of the 8th Marines in the West Sector was crucial in securing vital artillery positions. Central to the operation…

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Episode 8.18 20:05

9M ago20:05

20:05

An American U2 spy plane is shot down over Cuba by a Soviet Surface to Air missile. The tension between the United States and the Soviet Union increases but President Kennedy decides not to bomb Cuba. He uses a message from the Soviet leader to end the crisis and the Soviet nuclear missiles are withdrawn from Cuba.…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Army Photographer Veteran Rachel Ingram Part 1 2:39:19

9M ago2:39:19

2:39:19

On this week’s podcast, I speak with Army veteran Rachel Ingram. Rache served for 19 years in the Australian Army deployed on multiple deployments, including East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq, Solomon Islands, and multiple deployments in Australia. Rache was a photographer in the Army and covered many official events throughout her service. Rache was s…

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Guadalcanal and Tulagi - Part 6 40:48

9M ago40:48

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The episode will explore the intense engagements, including the Matanikau Phase, where American forces repelled Japanese attacks with strategic positioning and artillery. We'll discuss the heroic acts of individuals like John Basilone, who earned the Medal of Honor, and the leadership shifts that marked a turning point in the battle.…

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Special Holiday Message - 2023 6:19

9M ago6:19

6:19

I wanted to ask you all a question and wish you a happy and safe holiday season. If you would like to respond to the query, you can either respond through the podcast's facebook page or drop me a line through the podcasts email at americawarpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening to this podcast for all of these years. I really appreciate the su…

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Episode 8.17 20:04

9M ago20:04

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An American U2 spy fight discovered Soviet missiles in Cuba. The American military chiefs wanted an invasion of Cuba but President Kennedy decides above a naval blockade of Cuba instead. President Kennedy address the nation on television to tell them of the Soviet missiles now based in Cuba.By Paul Kendrick

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156 The West: The Great Sioux War 23:41

9M ago23:41

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The death of George Armstrong Custer and the destruction of the Seventh Cavalry is a touchstone for the Indian Wars. It is the one event that in many people's mind, is the touchstone for the post-Civil War conflicts with Native Armericans. We will focus on that in this episode of the podcast. The campaign to hem in the Sioux to their reservations w…

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Episode 8.16 20:02

10M ago20:02

20:02

The Soviets send nuclear weapons and fifty thousand military personal to Cuba, all without being observed by the Americans. The Soviet nuclear missiles pose a serious danger to the United States. A biography of the Soviet military commander in Cuba, General Pliev. In October 1963, an American U2 flight will plunge the world into crisis.…

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True Blue Conversations - Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment/ Police Veteran : The Tip of the Spear 2:58:11

9M ago2:58:11

2:58:11

On this week’s podcast I speak with Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment Veteran / Police Officer Murray Turner. A friend submitted an application on behalf of Murray to become a NSW Police Officer. After a short two-year career as a Police Officer, Murray was looking to further his career in which he decided to join the Royal Australian…

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