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Military History Podcast

Bringing you the strangest anecdotes, innovative technology, and most significant events in Military History.

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Clausewitz's Principles of War

Clausewitz's Principles of War

Carl Von Clausewitz was a military philosopher during the time ofNapoleon.  His most famous contribution is the book, On... Read more

4 Feb 2007

17mins

Ranked #2

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French Foreign Legion

French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion was founded in 1831 as France's non-citizenmilitary. Over the years, it consisted of many refu... Read more

20 Apr 2007

10mins

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The Peloponnesian War (Part Two)

The Peloponnesian War (Part Two)

The Peloponnesian War was fought by Athens and Sparta in the late 5thcentury BC.  It was an epic war between two superpo... Read more

10 Nov 2007

9mins

Ranked #4

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Food of WWII

Food of WWII

This episode is written by Russell Holman of Merrimack, New Hampshire. If you would like to submit a script to Military ... Read more

16 Dec 2007

19mins

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The Most Dangerous Man in Europe

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe

"The Most Dangerous Man in Europe" was how Eisenhower described OttoSkorzeny, Nazi Germany's most famous commando and sp... Read more

11 Oct 2007

14mins

Ranked #6

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Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune, orMercenaries, have been used in war since the advent of war itself. ThePersians, the Romans, the G... Read more

29 Jul 2006

14mins

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Napoleon (Major General-First Consul)

Napoleon (Major General-First Consul)

Napoleon's tactics and innovations (described in detail in this episode), allowed him to rule Europe for several years. ... Read more

27 Aug 2006

18mins

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Napoleon (Emperor-Death)

Napoleon (Emperor-Death)

This episode begins withtwo victorious campaigns for Napoleon. The first was against theRussians and the Austrians (the ... Read more

9 Sep 2006

22mins

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The Sword of Allah (Part One)

The Sword of Allah (Part One)

The Sword of Allah refers to Khalid ibn al-Walid, the prophetMohammad's top general.  Khalid commanded over 100 battles ... Read more

23 Sep 2007

19mins

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Axis Attacks on US Soil

Axis Attacks on US Soil

Axis attacks and proposed attacks on the North American portion of theUnited States during WWII are often forgotten.  Th... Read more

9 Jan 2007

11mins

Ranked #11

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Napoleon (First Consul-Emperor)

Napoleon (First Consul-Emperor)

As First Consul, Napoleon set out for Italy and again defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo. Also, around this... Read more

1 Sep 2006

13mins

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The Lion of the North

The Lion of the North

Listen to "The Lion of the North"Gustavus Adolphus II the Great, the Lion of the North, was an innovatoras the king of S... Read more

25 Nov 2006

11mins

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Merchant of Death

Merchant of Death

Viktor Anatolyevich Bout is the world's most notorious arms dealersince the end of the Cold War.  His success lies in th... Read more

10 Dec 2006

9mins

Ranked #14

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American Treason

American Treason

The following are five great traitors in American History:BenedictArnold: Conspired to hand West Point over to the Briti... Read more

17 Jun 2006

9mins

Ranked #15

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The Sword of Allah (Part Two)

The Sword of Allah (Part Two)

The Sword of Allah refers to Khalid ibn al-Walid, the prophetMohammad's top general. Khalid commanded over 100 battles a... Read more

29 Sep 2007

13mins

Ranked #16

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Chinese Communist Revolution

Chinese Communist Revolution

Mao and the Chinese Communist Party's victory was both psychologicaland physical.  The psychological is a combination of... Read more

29 Nov 2006

12mins

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Urban Warfare at Stalingrad

Urban Warfare at Stalingrad

Urban warfare is adifferent style of warfare because an enemy could be hiding anywhere,each house must be cleared out in... Read more

15 Apr 2006

14mins

Ranked #18

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Ancient Rome and Modern America

Ancient Rome and Modern America

eriHistorians referenced in the episode: Gibbons, Vegetius, Bark, Toynbee, Ward-Perkins, Heather, McNeill, BuryCompariso... Read more

17 Feb 2007

16mins

Ranked #19

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Eisenhower's 1957

Eisenhower's 1957

1957 was defined by the Cold War and defined by the EisenhowerPresidency.  1957 was when Eisenhower was inaugurated for ... Read more

27 Jan 2007

12mins

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The Chinese PLA Threat

The Chinese PLA Threat

China's People's Liberation Army is threatening to the United StatesArmed Forces because it is fighting a "People's War"... Read more

13 Jan 2007

21mins

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