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The Australians and New Zealanders at Greece & Crete
In March 1941, 40,000 Australian and New Zealand troops were rushed to Greece in a desperate attempt to support the Greeks against the looming threat of a German attack. Although the operation was ultimately doomed to fail, the Aussies and Kiwis managed to hold up the German advance long enough to evacuate thousands to Crete,…
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US Battle Tanks
In this episode, Angus discusses the development of US tanks from the end of the First World War through to the end of the Second World War. H is joined by renowned historian and author Stephen J. Zaloga, who has penned numerous works on military technology and history, and his latest book is ‘US Battle…
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WSS89 – Terrain Talk
In this episode, Jasper brings us some big news about Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy, and we talk to terrain guru Joe Bilton who gives us some hints and tips. Links:WSS Online, a new way to readServer Down, websites out‘Nam 68 (PSC)Bolt Action: Third EditionStargrave: Dead or Alive (Osprey)
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AW309 – Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest
In conversation with Ancient Warfare regular Marc DeSantis, Murray tells us about his new book Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest.
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WSS87 – Salute, 2024
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers, and Strategy Magazine Podcast, the team reflects on Salute, the UK’s largest wargame show. Rovering reporter Guy brings all the news from the show, and Mark gives us their thoughts. LinksWar game scenarios: The Italian wars battles 1494 – 1559Hail Caesar Epic Battles: The Punic WarsBolt Action 3V…
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D-Day Tourism
While at We Have Ways Fest, Angus caught Paul Woodadge, the host of WW2TV, giving an excellent talk on D-Day tourism. He thought it would be interesting to ask Paul on the show to discuss tourism, how it has changed and what to see. Base in France, Paul has been a battlefield tour guide for over 20 years.…
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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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The Battle of Leyte Gulf
The battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle of WWII, it consisted of four separate actions near the Philippines between the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Japanese plan was to disrupt the American landings on the island of Leyte. In one respect, the plan was a success, the Japanese did…
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3308 – Fix Bayonets! An heroic old-fashioned charge in the Korean War
‘1951 had begun disastrously for the United Nations forces in Korea. On December 31st, 1950, the Chinese 13th Army breached UN defences below the 38th parallel as part of the Third Phase Campaign and, on January 3rd, Seoul was evacuated by the US Eighth Army. The Eighth Army was commanded by Lieutenant General Matthew B.…
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My Road to Mandalay
Don Townsend joined the British army as a private in 1940 and saw service in Egypt, then India and Burma. After five years of active service he left the army as a Major. Angus is joined by Don’s son, David has compiled his father’s wartime letters home to his family and future wife into the…