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Military History Plus

By: Dr Spencer Jones & Prof Gary Sheffield
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  • The Military History plus podcast takes a dive deep into the fascinating world of conflict and its impact on various aspects of society. From the grand sweep of history to the intricate details of individual battles, we explore it all. We also delve into the ways in which war has shaped art, literature, and even hobbies like wargaming and football. www.militaryhistoryplus.com
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Episodes
  • S2E7 – Winston Churchill, Pt2 – The Great War

    S2E7 – Winston Churchill, Pt2 – The Great War
    Feb 21 2024
    In this second episode on Winston Churchill and War, Gary and Spencer discuss Churchill’s military experience and leadership during the Great War. They begin by reviewing historical and academic books on Churchill’s career and his time during the Great War. They then move on to explore Churchill’s initial role during the conflict as the First Lord of the Admiralty. However, his tenure was marred by the Gallipoli Campaign, a failed amphibious assault on the Ottoman Empire, for which he faced criticism . Later, he voluntarily resigned and joined the British Army, serving on the Western Front as a battalion commander. His hands-on experience in the trenches provided invaluable insight into the realities of combat and bolstered his political credibility, helping him rehabilitate his reputation and career damaged by the Gallipoli fiasco. After leaving the Western Front, Winston Churchill's role in the Great War shifted to the political arena. He returned to government service and held vari
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • S2E6 – Winston Churchill, pt1 – his early life

    S2E6 – Winston Churchill, pt1 – his early life
    Feb 14 2024
    In this episode, Gary and Spencer delve deep into the early life, career, and complex character of Winston Churchill, an influential and often controversial figure in Britain's military, political and imperial history. This episode is the first of a short series and covers Churchills early life up to the end of the Second South African War (Boer War) in 1901/2. With a keen focus on Churchill's intricate relationship with war, they offer insightful perspectives on his roles as a man, politician, and military leader in his early life. They start out by considering books on Churchill that they feel give an insight to the man and his legacy. Born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, he was the progeny of Lord Randolph Churchill, a prominent Conservative politician, and the American heiress Jennie Jerome. Churchill's formative years were marked by familial tension, with his parents often absorbed in their political endeavours. Largely raised by a nanny, he attended various schools before graduating
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S2E5 – Unveiling the Essence of Battlefield Tours: Part 2 of the Journey

    S2E5 – Unveiling the Essence of Battlefield Tours: Part 2 of the Journey
    Dec 27 2023
    In the fifth episode, Gary and Spencer bring the two-part investigation on battlefield tours to a conclusion. They reflect on how visiting battlefield sites provides a tangible connection to military history, offering insights into the terrain, topography, and environmental conditions of past conflicts. The hosts contemplate the impact of monuments on these historic landscapes, exploring how these structures can both enhance and impede people's understanding of a battle's unfolding narrative. The episode concludes with thoughtful considerations of the dos and don'ts for aspiring battlefield guides, interwoven with the hosts' personal reflections on leading these immersive tours.
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    54 mins
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