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Serious history for the critial thinker. I interview military historians about their work.
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Invasion Scenario Series – Cuba Under Siege!
A multi-epoch strategic analysis of Cuba as an invasion scenario, covering modern threats and defensive posture for wargamers and military history enthusiasts.
Mar 19, 2026·14m - 2
Invasion Scenario Series – Iran Under Siege!
This episode analyzes historical and modern invasion scenarios of Iran, focusing on its geography, defense strategy, and geopolitical threats as of 2026.
Mar 1, 2026·11m - 3
The Folly of Generals – Book tour interview with David Colley (Casemate, Published: March 31, 2021)
Hidden gemDavid P.
Feb 22, 2026·1h 1m·4 clips - 4
The Free and the Dead – Book tour interview with Jamie Holmes (Atria/One Signal Publishers, Published: February 3, 2026)
Hidden gemJamie Holmes discusses The Free and the Dead, published by One Signal Publishers on February 3, 2026, as a book about the Second Seminole War in pre-statehood Florida from 1835 to 1842.
Feb 11, 2026·40m·2 clips - 5
Special Forces Operator – Book tour interview with Robert W. Brown (Pen and Sword Military, Published: March 23, 2021)
Feb 1, 2026·2h 7m - 6
Greenland Under Siege! – Invasion Scenario Series
Hidden gemThis episode analyzes the military challenges of invading Greenland, focusing on geography, climate, and logistics for wargamers and history enthusiasts.
Jan 24, 2026·22m·1 clip - 7
Battle of Isandlwana, January 22, 1879, Anglo-Zulu War – An introduction and timeline of major events
Hidden gemPrivate Thomas Williams describes ammunition failure, a collapsing flank, and an eclipse during the British retreat.
Jan 22, 2026·27m·2 clips - 8
Battle of Hayes Point, January 18, 1958, US Civil Rights Movements – An introduction and timeline of major events
Jan 18, 2026·12m - 9
American Revolutionary War – Battle of Cowpens, January 17, 1781 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Jan 17, 2026·14m - 10
American Revolutionary War – Battle of Trenton December 26, 1776 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Dec 21, 2025·18m - 11
WORLD WAR II – Battle of the Bulge December 16, 1944 – January 28, 1945 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Anthony McAuliffe answered the German demand for Bastogne's surrender with one word: "Nuts."
Dec 16, 2025·28m·2 clips - 12
American Revolutionary War – Battle of St. Lucia December 15, 1778 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Dec 15, 2025·20m - 13
WWII – Attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Dec 4, 2025·20m - 14
Invasion Scenario Series – Venezuela Under Siege!
Nov 30, 2025·39m - 15
Napoleonic Wars/Peninsular War – Battle of Somosierra November 30, 1808 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 29, 2025·17m - 16
American Revolutionary War – Battle of Fort Cumberland November 10 – 29, 1776 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 29, 2025·18m - 17
Mongol Invasions of Europe – Siege of Kyiv November 28 – December 6, 1240 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 28, 2025·17m - 18
Indian Wars – Battle of the Washita River November 27, 1868 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 27, 2025·15m - 19
Jin-Song Wars – Battle of Caishi November 26, 1161 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 26, 2025·17m - 20
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Nov 26, 2025·17m - 21
Jin-Song Wars – Battle of Caishi November 26-27, 1161 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 26, 2025·17m - 22
Crusades – Battle of Montgisard November 25, 1177 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 25, 2025·15m - 23
US Civil War – Battle of Lookout Mountain November 24, 1863 – An introduction and timeline of major events
Nov 23, 2025·16m - 24
Codebreaking at Bletchley Park – Book tour interview with Jan Slimming
Aug 6, 2021·1h 5m - 25
The history of John Browning and his guns with Nathan Gorenstein
Jul 20, 2021·59m - 26
The fall of the Western Roman Empire and why the Roman military failed – Interview with Michael Kulikowski
Jul 2, 2021·57m - 27
Medal of Honor recipient Jack Jacobs discusses the Vietnam War and his US Army career
Jun 24, 2021·1h 17m - 28
An overview of Napoleonic era artillery – Interview with Kevin Kiley
Jun 18, 2021·1h 34m - 29
What motivated the Medieval Crusader Bohemond to conquer – Interview with Georgios Theotokis
Jun 8, 2021·59m - 30
How WWII hung in the balance in the Mediterranean Sea – Interview with Sir Max Hastings
Jun 1, 2021·1h 6m - 31
How was a successful Marine Corps strategy in Vietnam implemented and then shot down – Interview with Ted Easterling
May 25, 2021·1h 4m - 32
Why the US Army charged into Mexico and found itself in trouble in 1916 – Interview with Jeff Guinn
May 18, 2021·1h 9m - 33
How Francis Drake and Elizabeth I crafted a new English naval empire – Interview with Laurence Bergreen
May 11, 2021·1h 14m - 34
How murder and violence permeated Ancient Roman society, politics, and and military affairs – Interview with Emma Southon
May 4, 2021·1h 9m - 35
How a major Vietnam battle was hidden from the public for decades with Ed Sherwood
Apr 27, 2021·1h 47m - 36
How the French Royal Navy used privateers to augment their naval operations with Henning Hillmann
Apr 20, 2021·1h 20m - 37
Why the battlefields of ISIS were so horrible with Hollie McKay
Apr 13, 2021·1h 12m - 38
How pagan medieval kingdoms were conquered and became Christian with Carsten Selch Jensen and Stephen Bennett
Apr 6, 2021·1h 15m - 39
The messy US invasion of France in WWII with Robert Fuller
Mar 30, 2021·1h 18m - 40
Why did three Dutch girls decide to became deadly spies against the Nazis with Tim Brady
Mar 22, 2021·51m - 41
How a platoon of Marines wreaked havoc on the Japanese in WWII with Joseph Tachovsky
Mar 16, 2021·1h 17m - 42
How the ancient Persians managed to create and hold a vast empire with Sean Manning
Mar 9, 2021·1h 10m - 43
How did the British lose the Saratoga Campaign and the American Revolution with Kevin Weddle
Mar 2, 2021·1h 18m - 44
How the OSS supported Yugoslavia independence movements in WWII – Interview with Blaz Torkar
Interview with Blaz Torkar about his book on OSS support for Yugoslav independence movements during WWII.
Feb 23, 2021·1h 4m - 45
How Ancient Rome and its enemies financed their armies with Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor discusses his book on how Rome and its enemies financed their armies during the age of Roman conquest.
Feb 16, 2021·1h 17m - 46
Bryan Gibby discusses his Korean War military history book “Korean Showdown” (University of Alabama Press, 2021)
Feb 9, 2021·1h 23m - 47
Georgianne Burlage discusses her WWII history book about her father’s captivity in “Living in the Shadow of a Hell Ship” (University of North Texas Press, 2020)
Feb 1, 2021·1h 14m - 48
What ever happened to Wyatt and the Earp brothers with David de Haas
David de Haas discusses his book about the Earps' bootlegging operation at the Old Soldier's Home in Southern California.
Jan 24, 2021·1h 27m - 49
What was life like with the US cavalry and the Buffalo soldiers with John Langellier
John Langellier discusses his book on Lieutenant Powhatan Clark and the 10th U.S.
Dec 18, 2020·1h 9m - 50
How swords lost their shine in the 1600s and more sword history with Kristen Neuschel
Historian Kristen Neuschel discusses her book on the cultural history of swords in France and Britain from 600 to 1600.
Dec 9, 2020·1h 7m