Best Australian Naval History Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep208: Gallipoli - The Helles Landing (Part 3) 1:13:36

32m ago1:13:36

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While the Australians and New Zealanders are struggling to come ashore at Anzac Cove, the British are landing at Cape Helles, on the southern toe of the Gallipoli peninsula. But once again, the Turkish defenders put up a stiff resistance that far exceeds their small numbers. Can the British get ashore in the face of this withering fire? In the thir…

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Ep207: Gallipoli - The Anzac Landing (Part 2) 1:19:37

32m ago1:19:37

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The Allies are going ashore at Gallipoli! In the frosty dawn of April 25, 1915, 16,000 Australian and New Zealand troops prepare to land on a hostile shore. The Turks know a landing is coming, but will their defences be enough to drive the Anzacs into the sea? In the second episode of our special series on the Gallipoli campaign, Mat is joined by h…

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Sea Control 512 - Europe's Marines with Dr. Sidharth Kaushal 32:19

22h ago32:19

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Links 1. “Europe’s Marines in the Future European Littoral Operating Environment,” by Sidharth Kaushal, War on the Rocks, February 5, 2024. 2. “Amphibious Futures: The Royal Marines in Contested New Operating Environments,” by Sidharth Kaushal and Mark Totten, RUSI, January 9, 2024. 3. Sea Control 423: The First Unmanned Raid on Sevastopol with Dr.…

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Ep206: Gallipoli - The Naval Battle (Part 1) 1:00:26

3h ago1:00:26

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It's March, 1915. Turkey has entered the war on Germany's side and promptly closed the Dardanelles strait, closing off a vital sea route for our Russian allies. Britain and France decide to take decisive action - they will send a fleet to Gallipoli and storm the Dardanelles! Armed with a half-baked plan, 16 obsolete warships and little idea of the …

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Sea Control 511 - Cornish Wrecking with Dr. Cathryn Pearce 35:29

3d ago35:29

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Links 1. Cornish Wrecking 1700-1860 – Reality and Popular Myth, by Cathryn Pearce, The Boydell Press, 2010.By Dr. Cathryn Pearce, William McQuiston, Jared Samuelson

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Sea Control 510 - The Fortress Fleet with Lt Col Nathan Jennings, Ph D 11:02

5d ago11:02

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Links 1. "The Army and the Fortress Fleet: Reimagining Landpower in Maritime Warfare," by Nathan Jennings, Modern War Institute, March 5, 2024. 2. "To Upgun Seapower in the Indo-Pacific, You Need an Army," by General Charles Flynn and Lieutenant Colonel Tim Devine, U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, February 2024.…

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Sandakan Death March with Lynette Silver 57:06

7d ago57:06

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The Sandakan Death March was one of the darkest chapter of Australia's WW2 story. In this confronting episode, Mat is joined by historian Lynette Silver to tell the story of the forced march of Australian POWs by the Japanese in 1945. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Lynette Silver Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus e…

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Sea Control 509 - Sri Lanka's Evolving Role in the Indian Ocean with Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy 24:41

7d ago24:41

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Links 1. Sri Lanka’s evolving role in the Indian Ocean, by Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy, Observer Research Foundation, January 24, 2024. 2. Sea Control 283 - Maritime Sri Lanka and Japan with Dr. Satoru Nagao, CIMSEC, October 10, 2021. 3. Sea Control 234 - Maritime Sri Lanka with Dr. Chulanee Attanayake and Dr. Jivanta Schöttli, CIMSEC, March 21, 202…

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Sea Control 508 - Australian Capabilities in the Littoral with Jennifer Parker and Peter Jones 37:46

17d ago37:46

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Links 1. "Australian Naval Capabilities in the Littoral: Past, Present and into the Future," by Jennifer Parker and Peter Jones, The Australian Naval Institute, December 6, 2023. 2. Sea Control 198 - Australian Amphibious Capabilities with Col Kim Gilfillan, CIMSEC, September 6, 2020. 3. Sea Control 472 - Littoral Security with Dr. Prakash Gopal, C…

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Ep205: Battle of Trafalgar with Rob Blyth 35:17

13d ago35:17

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Mat visits the National Maritime Museum in London to explore six fascinating relics from the Battle of Trafalgar. Guiding him around the collection is senior curator, Rob Blyth. Topics discussed: A painting that shows Lord Nelson bleeding after his arm was amputated; a beautiful porcelain figurine that depicts 'Jack Tar', a typical sailor at the ti…

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Sea Control 507 - Islamic Maritime Law with Emilia Justyna Powell & Michael Atkins 27:16

14d ago27:16

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Links: 1. Islamic Law and International Law: Peaceful Resolution of Disputes, by Emilia Justyna Powell, Oxford University Press, 2022 2. The Peaceful Resolution of Territorial & Maritime Disputes, by Emilia Justyna Powell and Krista E. Wiegand, Oxford University Press, 2023 3. "Ghosts of Kosovo: A Test for International Criminal Law in the Balkans"…

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Sea Control 506 - What Wargames Reveal with Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider 35:52

23d ago35:52

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Links 1. "What Wargames Really Reveal: Outcomes Matter Less Than Who Pays and Who Plays," by Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, December 26, 2023. 2. Stanford University Wargaming and Crisis Simulation Initiative.By Dr. Ed Salo, Johann Porisch, Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider

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Ep204: Aerial Warfare, the Great Escape and a Mystery Propeller! 39:18

21d ago39:18

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Mat is joined by historian Michael Molkentin to discuss all things WW1 and WW2! Topics discussed: Final thoughts on the TV series Masters of the Air; the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape and the plight of POWs; the Naval Battle of Gallipoli; the German Spring Offensive of 1918; the mysterious discovery of a WW2 bomber propeller on an isolated S…

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Sea Control 505 - Pirates of the Slave Trade with Dr. Angela Sutton 26:03

21d ago26:03

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Links: 1. Pirates of the Slave Trade – The Battle of Cape Lopez and the Birth of an American Institution, by Angela C. Sutton, Prometheus Books, 2023. 2. Angela Sutton's WebsiteBy Dr. Angela Sutton, Jared Samuelson, Jim Jarvie

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German Spring Offensive with Paul Reed 27:00

23d ago27:00

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Mat speaks to historian Paul Reed about the German Spring Offensive, the huge series of attacks that fell on the Allies in March and April 1918. Listen to Paul Reed's outstanding podcast, The Old Front Line: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1T7u7meUQVm1CTYqKX3EcD?si=ceFpx8stQw-yigWZQCz8qw Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Paul Reed Producer: Jess Ste…

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Sea Control 504 - Chinese Maritime Interests in the Indian Ocean with Commodore Venugopal Vengalil 27:12

28d ago27:12

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Links 1. “Assessment of Chinese Maritime Interests in Indian Ocean Region,” by Commodore Venugopal Vengalil, Chennai Centre for China Studies, December 7, 2023. 2. Commodore Venugopal Vengali’s X Feed.By Venugopal Vengalil, Jonathan Selling, Nathan Miller

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BONUS DROP: Gallipoli, Ypres and Sydney! 15:26

28d ago15:26

15:26

Mat reveals exciting news in the world of battlefield history! Topics discussed: The launch of 'Easy Target', a new book by friend of the show Adam Blum; supporting Talbot House, the Everyman's Club in the Belgian town of Poperinghe that provided respite for thousands of soldiers during WWI; Mat's new Signature Tour to Gallipoli; our upcoming 8-par…

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Ep203: Ypres - Exploring Yorkshire Trench 28:06

28d ago28:06

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Join Mat on the battlefields as he explores Yorkshire Trench, a preserved British trench and dugout system that was discovered in an industrial estate near the Flanders town of Ypres in the 1990s. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Wouter Sinaeve Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes,…

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Sea Control 502 - Wartime Command and Control with Admiral Scott Swift (ret.) 35:23

1M ago35:23

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Links 1. "Wartime Command and Control," by Admiral Scott Swift (ret.), Proceedings, January 2024. 2. Sea Control 254 - Defining Readiness with Admiral Scott Swift (ret.), CIMSEC, May 28, 2021. 3. "Admiral Scott Swift on Leadership, Risk, and a Life in the U.S. Navy," by Christopher Nelson, CIMSEC, August 14, 2017. 4.The American Sea Power Project. …

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Sea Control 503 - The British Special Service Squadron with Heather Johnson 15:27

1M ago15:27

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Links 1. British Special Service Squadron. 2. National Museum of the Royal Navy.By Heather Johnson, Andrew Frame, Dr. Ed Salo

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Ep202: Krithia: Gallipoli's Forgotten Anzac Battle (Live) 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

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Join Mat for this special live presentation as he discusses the Second Battle of Krithia, a murderous ordeal at Gallipoli that most Australians and New Zealanders have never heard of! Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-b5G9x9dFg Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for …

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Sea Control 501 - Multilateral Approaches to Maritime Security in Oceania with Zach Ota 24:16

1M ago24:16

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Links: 1. 21st Century as the Pacific Century – Culture and Security of Oceania States in Great Power Competition, edited by Joanna Siekiera, University of Warsaw Press, 2023. 2. Sea Control 255 - Littoral Access Companies with Zach Ota, CIMSEC, June 3, 2021. 3. Sea Control 304 -France in the Pacific, CIMSEC, December 23, 2021. 4. Sea Control 333 -…

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Ep201: JFK in WW2 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Long before he became president, John F. Kennedy was a young naval officer in command of a patrol boat in the Solomon Islands. After a disastrous encounter with a Japanese ship, Kennedy saved his crew and became a war hero. In this episode, Mat is joined by author Brett Mason to explore the story of Kennedy's dramatic rescue and the Australian coas…

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Sea Control 500 - The UK's Indo-Pacific Engagement with Dr. Peter Chalk 30:55

1M ago30:55

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Links 1. “The United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Engagement,” by Peter Chalk, War on the Rocks, November 30, 2023.By Dr. Peter Chalk, Brendan Costello, Walker Mills

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AskHistorians Podcast Episode 226 – The Ethiopian Revolution of 1974 with /u/thebigbosshimself 53:19

1M ago53:19

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EnclavedMicrostate (Jeremy) talks with /u/thebigbosshimself about the leadup to the 1974 Ethiopian Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the Solomonic dynasty and its replacement by the military junta known as the Derg. 53 mins.

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Ep200: Bombers, Battlefields and Burial Grounds - A Look Back at 200 Episodes! 54:29

2M ago54:29

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It's our 200th episode, and to celebrate Mat looks back at some of his favourite moments from the last five years. From convict graveyards to WW2 veterans and the death of Ned Kelly, this episode has it all! Want to know more? Subscribe to listen to a special BONUS EPISODE - the full interview with Tobruk veteran Bert Le Merton - by clicking here: …

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Sea Control 499 - The US Navy and Diplomacy in South America with Dr. Katrina Ponti 18:50

2M ago18:50

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Links: 1. Seapower by Other Means, edited by J. Overton, ISPK Seapower Series, 2023. 2. Sea Control 487 - Naval Exploration and Global Empire with Dr. Michael Verney, CIMSEC, December 28, 2023. 3. Dr. Katrina PontiBy Dr. Katrina Ponti, Jared Samuelson, Nathan Miller

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Sea Control 498 - The Academy with David Poyer 30:43

2M ago30:43

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Links 1. The Academy - A Dan Lenson Novel, by David Poyer, St. Martin's Press, December 2023. 2. Poyer.com.By David Poyer, Johann Porisch, Dr. Ed Salo

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REVISIT: The Nazi Invasion of Britain 39:35

2M ago39:35

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What would have happened if the Nazis had won the Battle of Britain. In this fascinating 'what if?' revisit, Mat speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield about Operation Sea Lion, the German plans to invade the British Isles. Did it have any chance of success? How would Britain have responded? How would world history have been affected? Here more from Ga…

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Sea Control 497 - Citizen Sailors with Joshua Taylor & Scott Humphrey 35:03

2M ago35:03

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Links 1. “Citizen Sailors: The Missing link in Maritime Force Structure,” by Joshua Taylor and Scott Humphrey, War on the Rocks, November 15, 2023. 2. “The U.S. Navy Needs Its Own Bonds to Be Ready for China,” by Joshua Taylor, Foreign Policy, November 5, 2021.By Joshua Taylor, Scott Humphrey, Jim Jarvie, Walker Mills

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Sea Control 496 - Naval Presence and the Interwar US Navy with BJ Armstrong 36:48

2M ago36:48

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Links 1. Naval Presence and the Interwar US Navy and Marine Corps, Forward Deployment, Crisis Response, and the Tyranny of History, by Benjamin Armstrong, Routledge, 2024. 2. Sea Control 239 - Things Done By Halves with Dr. BJ Armstrong, CIMSEC, April 11, 2021. 3. Sea Control 311 - Developing the Naval Mind with BJ Armstrong and John Freymann, CIMS…

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AskHistorians Podcast Episode 225 – Doing Naval History on Youtube with Drachinifel 59:35

2M ago59:35

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EnclavedMicrostate (Jeremy) and Lubyak (Chris) talk with Drachinifel about doing naval history on Youtube, covering the opportunities and challenges of Youtube as a platform for public history. Near the end is also a Q&A specifically on naval history topics. 59 mins.

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Ep199: London's Hidden War History 51:35

2M ago51:35

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Mat joins guide Steve Hunnisett to walk the streets of London, seeking evidence of damage from two World Wars. From ghostly air raid shelter signs to bombed-out churches, the secrets of London's wartime history are never far away. Want to know more? Subscribe to listen to a special BONUS EPISODE about walking London's war history, by clicking here:…

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REVISIT: The Australian Light Horse 51:52

2M ago51:52

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Mat visits the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park to discuss the Australian Light Horse with historian Brad Manera. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Brad Manera Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MM…

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Sea Control 495 - Cocaine Codfish with Aaron Delano-Johnson 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Links: 1. “Cocaine Codfish: How the War on Drugs Can Inform the Fight Against Illegal Fishing,” by Aaron Delano-Johnson, War on the Rocks (October 16, 2023). 2. “A Plan to Push Back Against China’s Fishing Practices” by Aaron Delano-Johnson and Chris Bernotavicus, War on the Rocks (December 2, 2022). 3. Sea Control 219: USCG Commandant Admiral Karl…

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BONUS: Battle of Passchendaele (Live) 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

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Mat hosts a YouTube live event about the Battle of Passchendaele, one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. See the video of the live event here: https://youtube.com/live/pfWdbJGaBZ0 Become a subscriber to receive exclusive bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, special events and more! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join us…

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Sea Control 494 - Global Force for Good with Dr. John Sherwood 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Links 1. A Global Force for Good: Sea Services Humanitarian Operations in the Twenty-First Century, by John Sherwood, Naval History and Heritage Command, September 2023.By Dr. John Sherwood, Anna McNeil, Jonathan Selling

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Passchendaele: YouTube Live! 1:55

2M ago1:55

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Join Mat McLachlan on YouTube Live on Feb 15, 2024 at 6pm Sydney (7am London) time to discuss the Battle of Passchendaele! Click here to join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfWdbJGaBZ0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep198: Waterloo Relics! 39:35

2M ago39:35

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What can the relics of Waterloo tell us about the battle? Mat and historian Peter Hart visit the National Army Museum in London to inspect a bone saw that cut off a famous leg, the skeleton of Napoleon's horse, the canons and muskets that caused the carnage and much more! Want to know more? Subscribe to listen to a special BONUS EPISODE about walki…

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REVISIT: Montbrehain 1918 - Australia's Last Battle 43:29

2M ago43:29

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Mat McLachlan breaks down the Battle of Montbrehain, the Australian infantry's last action of the First World War. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join …

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REVISIT: Douglas Haig with Peter Hart 35:47

3M ago35:47

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Was Field Marshal Douglas Haig the butcher he is often made out to be? Find out in this revisit of our podcast with Peter Hart! Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://…

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AskHistorians Podcast Episode 224: Conversation with Rebecca Clarren 41:24

3M ago41:24

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In this episode, Jenn Binis (EdHistory101) talks with Rebecca Clarren, Investigative Reporter, and author of THE COST OF FREE LAND: JEWS, LAKOTA AND AN AMERICAN INHERITANCE. The conversation explores her research process, the concept of intertwined histories, and the role of the author in such histories. 42 minutes.…

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