Category: Podcasts
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AW269 – The impact of weather on conflict
We are between issues of the magazine for this episode of the podcast. After casting around for ideas, Mark suggested the topic for Friday night’s chat: the impact of weather on conflict.
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3404 – Bushmen against the Boers, Australians in the Boer War
When the Second Boer War was declared on October 11th, 1899, governments of colonies from around the British Empire offered to send troops to contribute to the British war effort. This included the governments of the six colonies of Australia (Australia would not be confederated into a Commonwealth until January 1st, 1901). Among the troops…
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Lenningrad, 1941-42
From September 1941, the Germans surrounded Leningrad, laying siege to the city for 900 days. Over 2 million Russians were trapped, and thousands would die through starvation. As the winter closed in, Lake Ladoga froze, allowing trucks to cross the ice. Dubbed ‘Road of Life’, it would bring vital supplies and eventually evacuate over a…
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The Japanese American Experience in WWII
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, over 125,000 Japanese Americans living in the continental United States were incarcerated in prison camps. The majority of these were born in America and US citizens. This was authorised by an Executive Order from President Roosevelt. The Japanese Americans complied and spent years in the camps. Even though incarcerated,…
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AW265 – Thutmose III at war
‘A general for his stepmother Hatshepsut from a young age, Thutmose III conducted dozens of campaigns into the ancient Near East and Nubia, leaving extensive records.’ In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast, the team discusses XVI.4 New Kingdom Empire Builder: Pharaoh Thutmose III goes to war.
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The Life of Mrs George S Patton
Few wives of prominent men are more than a footnote in many histories, but they were often central to their husbands’ lives. The classic well-known example is the relationship between the wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine (see episode 116). For months Angus has been sitting on Stefanie van Steelandt’s biography…
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3403 – The Treason of Benedict Arnold, part 3
Benedict Arnold chose treason. In a shocking turn of events, one of the most talented American generals had turned traitor.
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WSS78 – Holiday Wargaming
With the summer upon us, the Wargames Soldiers and Strategy team discuss how they take their wargaming on holiday. Jasper also tells listeners why they should participate in the 10th Great Wargaming Survey. Links:The Great Wargaming Survey, 2023Black Beards vs Maynard, Firelock GamesSenussi’s Little Miniature War 1915-1917, Caliber BooksBlood Red Skies: Wing Commander, WarlordOperation Plunder, RKX MiniaturesThe Lost…
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Patton, August – December 1944
General Patton from the campaigns in Mediteranean in 1942 to just before his activation as commander of third army in 1944. Kevin is back. This time we will discuss Patton’s arrival in France through to the Battle of the Bulge. Kevin has worked as a historian for the US Army and is currently doing work…
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3402 – The Treason of Benedict Arnold, part 2
Benedict Arnold spent years becoming a respectable merchant in Connecticut and the coming of the American War of Independence presented him with an opportunity to increase his standing even further. His bravery in battle was unquestioned, but his desire for reward led him to dubious actions. Congress had little money to pay the soldiers, so…