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Episode 52; The Algerian War of Secession and the Lessons of Insurrection May 04, 2025

How did Algeria break free of Franco-chains and what lessons have been carried over to today.

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Episode 51; The Iran Iraq War and what to do about Iran today Apr 27, 2025

The Islamic Republic in Iran poses a unique threat which is not well appreciated by western leaders. The Iran Iraq war provides substantial evidence for this fact.

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Episode 50; The Iranian Revolution Apr 20, 2025

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The rise of the Ayatollahs and the fall of the Shah.

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Episode 49; Yemen and why its important Apr 13, 2025

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A brief description of the modern history of Yemen and why the Houtis can't be ignored.

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Episode 48; The Mongol Army Apr 06, 2025

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How did a nomadic society with no cities create the largest empire the world had known to that point? Find out here.

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Episode 47; The Roman Army Mar 30, 2025

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What made the Army of the Republic and Empire so special and how did it shape today's military?

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Episode 46; Jomini Mar 23, 2025

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An introduction into the father of American warfighting doctrine and the operational art.

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Episode 45; The Helicopter in War Mar 16, 2025

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The impact of helicopters on warfare, their advantages and limitations and why we get it wrong.

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Episode 44; Fireforce Mar 09, 2025

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A brief description and discussion of the Rhodesian Fireforce.

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Episode 43; The Drone Wars Mar 02, 2025

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What do drones mean for the future of warfare and where did they originate. Bonus Air Force Bashing.

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Episode 42, The Aftermath of Yom Kippur Feb 23, 2025

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How did Israel and the world adapt to the lessons of 1973?

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Episode 41; The Yom Kippur War Feb 16, 2025

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The culminating clash between Israel and Egypt which laid the foundation for lasting peace and, yet again, change how modern warfare was fought.

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Episode 40; The Six Day War Feb 09, 2025

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The Israeli master class that changed warfare in but a few days in June.

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Episode 39; The Suez Campaign of 1956 Feb 02, 2025

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Learn about the Three Musketeers and the first 100 hour war as Egypt's Gamel Nasser steals the Suez and the limelight, declaring victory after defeat.

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Episode 38; The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 Jan 26, 2025

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Israel's first war against its Arab neighbors and co-inhabitants.

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Episode 37; Arab Israeli War before 1948 Jan 19, 2025

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The lead up to the end of the British Mandate and the Establishment of Palestine

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Episode 36; The Arab Israeli Conflict Pre World War 2 Jan 12, 2025

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An introduction into what happened when the jews were re-introduced to Palestine

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Episode 35; Lebanon at War Jan 05, 2025

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How Lebanon may change based upon recent events, seen in context of its post WW2 history.

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Episode 34; The Fall of Assad and the Rise of a New Middle East Dec 29, 2024

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The complexity of Syria explained as well as some possible upcoming changes to the middle east as Assad, Russia and Iran lose influence

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Episode 33; Asymmetric Warfare Dec 22, 2024

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A brief introduction to the war of the moment and foreseeable future.

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Episode 32; Sun Tzu Dec 15, 2024

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The Eastern Master is finally discussed as a prelude to Irregular warfare.

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Episode 31; Empire and Democracy Dec 08, 2024

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The lessons of Thucydides and can a Democracy survive being an empire.

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Episode 30; The Peloponnesian War Dec 01, 2024

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An all to brief, and pretty mangled overview of one of the most complex wars in history. All apologies to Thucydides.

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Episode 29; The Ukraine War Nov 24, 2024

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A discussion of the origins of the current Ukrainian conflict.

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Episode 28; The Arab-Israeli Conflict and their Conflicting Narratives Nov 17, 2024

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An introduction into the Grand strategies and cultural narratives shifting the unending Arab Israeli Conflict

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Episode 27; Analysis of the Falklands Campaign Nov 10, 2024

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A quick look at the levels of war from each of the belligerents and where they went right, and where they went wrong.

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Episode 26; Retaking the Falklands Nov 03, 2024

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A brief description of the battles on land, sea and air that allowed Great Britain to reclaim the Falkland Islands

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Episode 25; The Initial Naval Battles of the Falklands Oct 27, 2024

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A discussion of the battle for Command of the Sea as a prequel to the amphibious landings of British Forces

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Episode 24; The Battle of Goose Green and the Death of H. Jones Oct 20, 2024

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An introduction to the Falkland's War in 1982 and a discussion of its most famous battle, and the controversial death of the commander of 2 Para, H Jones.

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Episode 23; JFC Fuller and the Diseases of Generalship Oct 13, 2024

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Boney Fuller's concept of combat leadership attributes and the armies that did, and did not, follow them

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Episode 22; The Hurtgen Forest Oct 06, 2024

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The tragic tale of the forgotten battle of the Hurtgen Forest and its manifestation of the foolish "Broad Front Strategy" of Allied Forces in Western Europe

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Episode 21; Time and Tempo Sep 29, 2024

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How speed of action must be rationed and used in accordance with circumstances. Speed kills. But can get you killed, too. Tactical and Strategic patience case examples shown. Plus chess!

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Episode 20; Boyd, The OODA Loop and Patterns of Conflict Sep 22, 2024

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A discussion of the OODA Loop its strengths, weaknesses and applications outside warfare

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Episode 19; The Indirect Approach Sep 15, 2024

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A very brief introduction to the tactic, strategy and everything in between concept of the Indirect Approach

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Episode 18; Post World War 2 Terrorism Sep 08, 2024

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The origins, tactics, successes and failures of Islamic and Communist terrorism in the post World War 2 Era.
Bonus content! Was the Trump Assassination Attempt Terrorism?

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Episode 17; The 30 Year War and the Creation of the Nation State Sep 01, 2024

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Why the Peace of Westphalia and the Nation State is critical and what war without sovereignty looks like.

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Episode 16; Terrorism Aug 25, 2024

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A purely academic definition and discussion of the theory of terrorism, from HOAs to global communism.

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Episode 15; Space, the Final Domain Aug 18, 2024

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A very brief, and perhaps overly pessimistic, introduction to our newest force and domain.

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Episode 14; Nuclear Deterrence Aug 11, 2024

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The very basics of nuclear deterrence. MAD, 1st Strike, 2nd Strike, kilotons, megatons and SLBMs OH MY!
First Strike
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Chinese Nuclear Deterrence
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Episode 13; World War 2 Airpower Case Study Aug 04, 2024

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A case study in Airpower during World War 2 and how everybody got it wrong.

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Episode 12; Airpower Jul 28, 2024

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The basics of airpower as told by his prophet, Douhet, as learned through my own spiritual pilgrimage

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Episode 11; Seapower Jul 21, 2024

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A discussion of Mahan, Corbett, Hughes and the frothy foam of the deep blue.

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Episode 10; Part 4 of Land Warfare; Fires Jul 14, 2024

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A brief overview of the progression of the use and technology of fires.

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Episode 9; Land Warfare Part 3, The Psychology of Close Combat Jul 07, 2024

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How the psychological aspect of close combat influences land warfare.
2001- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wstIBq2H0z8
Liston Patterson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLHobRtCarA
Tyson-Spinks-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T02RhdpGWgw
Braveheart Cavalry Charge-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULj7MecgaQ

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Episode 8; Land Warfare part 2 Jun 30, 2024

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A further discussion on the basics of land warfare.
Boxing and the culminating point-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxHERzmAd_g
Waterloo and cavalry charging against prepared defenses, not retreating infantry-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97dBfdNrf9A
Highway of Death-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m93lTnuPxpk

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Episode 7; Land Warfare Part 1 Jun 23, 2024

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First of four episodes on the basics of land warfare and ground combat

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Episode 6; The Domains of War Jun 16, 2024

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A quick definition of the 4 domains of war.

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Episode 5; The Law of War Jun 09, 2024

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A brief explanation of the Geneva and Hague Conventions as well as explaining terms such as proportionality, Jus Ad Bellum, Jus in Bello, and Cassus Belli
Surrender in Saving Private Ryan-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7dmcHoODZI

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Episode 4; The Principles of War Jun 02, 2024

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The US Army's principles of war briefly explaned
MOM USE SOS
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Offensive
Maneuver
Unity of Command
Surprise
Economy of Force
Security
Objective
Simplicity

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Episode 3; The Clausewitz Glossary Jun 02, 2024

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A brief explanation of four critical concepts brought to us by Carl von Clausewitz. Center of Gravity, Paradoxical trinity, Friction, and Fog of War
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Episode 2; The Levels of war Jun 02, 2024

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From grand strategy to tactics, and everything in between with some football, boxing and business for good measure.

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Episode 1; What is War Jun 02, 2024

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A definition and foundational discussion of war

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Episode Zero; Why War 102 May 31, 2024

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Why this podcast, and where we are going.
Sun Tzu. The Art of War
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