Category: Podcasts
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Rome
Rome, the ‘Eternal City’, had a peculiar war. With Italy an axis nation it was a target for allied bombers but in the centre is the Vatican, home of the Pope. A neutral state within the capital of a belligerent nation. In deference to the Pope allied bombing operations were curtailed, perhaps more than they…
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WSS46 – Goodbye 2020
In the last episode of 2020 Guy, Jasper, Mark and Angus discuss their wargaming highlights of 2020. Plus, this year they are all talking part in the analogue painting challenge, they lay out plans for the winter painting season. >>Download<< Links: Ultra Combat Modern A Billion Sons Epic scale from Warlord Strength and Honour
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2908 – The First Victoria Cross (part 2)
When the first actions were gazetted in The London Gazette on February 24th, 1857, the first name to appear was that of Cecil Buckley. The action for his award was performed in May 1855 while he was a lieutenant but he had been promoted Commander soon after and so was the highest ranking naval officer…
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The 746th Far East Air Force Band
Richard Burt was part of the the 746th Far East Air Force Band, based in the Philippines. At the end of WWII just before the band were split up, using a single microphone they recorded a final performance to magnetic wire. Richard Burt brought these recordings home and had them transferred to 78rpm discs. Burt…
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Economists at War
Any long protracted conflict is reliant upon the resources that can be brought bear, in which case war is not just about military success. In this episode of the podcast we’ll be looking at economics and the economists who shaped the second world war and the post war world. This story goes beyond simply looking…
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Fortifications and Siege Warfare
A sturdy set of walls is a powerful deterrent: that’s why ancient empires devoted so much time to understanding how to best build (and break down) these defensive structures. The team discuss the vol.XIV-3 of the magazine, Breaking Down the Walls: Fortifications and Siege Warfare. >>Download<<
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2907 – The First Victoria Cross (part 1)
During the Crimean War (March 1854-February 1856), the movement to recognise the valour of the ordinary fighting man of the various branches of the British armed forces gained immense momentum. The Crimean War was the first conflict where newspaper reporters were with the troops (today we’d use the term ‘embedded’) and wrote back to their…
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The Texel Uprising: Night of Bayonets
In this episode we’re going to be discussing the Georgians who came over from the Russian army to fight with the Wehrmacht. A large number of these men would eventually be posted to the Dutch island of Texel to man the Atlantic war. When the war in Europe ended on the 7th May 1945 the…
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WSS45 – If at first you don’t succeed…
From the newsroom in Bowers Towers, Guy updates us on what is new and shiny in the world of wargaming. The chaps are joined by Chris King to discuss their successes and failures when playing wargames online. Links: Lion Rampant, the Crusader States Oathbreakers Undaunted Normandy Black Ops >>Download<<
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2906 – Royal Navy actions during the Battle of Britain: Continuing a long tradition
‘Ask most people about the Battle of Britain, and they will think of the Spitfires and Hurricanes of RAF fighter command in combat with the German Luftwaffe over southern England in 1940. History books will often also mention Bomber Command carrying out raids on the French and Belgian ports where the Germans were assembling the…