A Few Minutes of History Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:43:09 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017018 en-gb © 2026 A Few Minutes of History yes eee0151b-8447-5e04-b37b-a903e652f948 Jake Corfield episodic false A history themed podcast featuring episodes with Historians , Veterans and more.

I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content -https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jake Corfield https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wxjlaudar517kll57ed13kncr9wn?.jpg A Few Minutes of History HistoryFix Streaming Platform - With Will Eichler HistoryFix Streaming Platform - With Will Eichler Today i was joined by Will Eichler, Will is one of the managing partners of HistoryFix, a fantastic streaming platform dedicated to bringing History to you. 

In his day job, Will is a Director Of Photography in the motion picture industry, and has worked on several large scale productions. 

I myself have worked with Will and the team at HistoryFix to bring exclusive content to the platform, if you're interested in checking out HistoryFix, the link is here - https://www.historyfix.com/

As Will mentioned, for those who are listening to the Podcast, you can receive 30% off your subscription now with the promo code - 30%off - 

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]]> Today i was joined by Will Eichler, Will is one of the managing partners of HistoryFix, a fantastic streaming platform dedicated to bringing History to you. 

In his day job, Will is a Director Of Photography in the motion picture industry, and has worked on several large scale productions. 

I myself have worked with Will and the team at HistoryFix to bring exclusive content to the platform, if you're interested in checking out HistoryFix, the link is here - https://www.historyfix.com/

As Will mentioned, for those who are listening to the Podcast, you can receive 30% off your subscription now with the promo code - 30%off - 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-17339429 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100 1605 62 full false Z Special Unit - Australia's Daring Commando Force Z Special Unit - Australia's Daring Commando Force This is the audio version of my latest YouTube video, which can be found here https://youtu.be/FwebKyWDqes?si=fRLfI_mj8cZpy3EP

During World War Two, a plethora of special forces and clandestine units were formed by the Allies. Many are well known, such as the SAS, SBS, SOE and the OSS.

One of the lesser known was Z Special Unit, also known as Z Force, and today, we shall be exploring some of the history, and famous operations this unit undertook! 



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]]> This is the audio version of my latest YouTube video, which can be found here https://youtu.be/FwebKyWDqes?si=fRLfI_mj8cZpy3EP

During World War Two, a plethora of special forces and clandestine units were formed by the Allies. Many are well known, such as the SAS, SBS, SOE and the OSS.

One of the lesser known was Z Special Unit, also known as Z Force, and today, we shall be exploring some of the history, and famous operations this unit undertook! 



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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-17134950 Sat, 10 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100 789 WW2, Army, Australia, Special Forces, Commando 61 full false The Origins of The Jeep - With Paul Bruno The Origins of The Jeep - With Paul Bruno I was joined today by the brilliant Paul Bruno. Paul has spent the last 20 years gathering information about Second World War Jeeps. 

The Jeep is arguably one of the most famous, and most important vehicles of the war. And don't just take my word for it, General Eisenhower called the Jeep one of the 3 vehicles that won the war!

Owning a 1944 Ford GPW, i could not pass up the chance to chat to Paul. We discussed in detail, how Bantam built a working prototype in 49 days, and how from that vehicle over 600,000 Jeeps where produced during the war. 

For more information on the Jeep, linked is Pauls fantastic book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORIGINAL-JEEPS-Paul-R-Bruno/dp/0578721759


The Website is here - https://originaljeeps.com/


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]]> I was joined today by the brilliant Paul Bruno. Paul has spent the last 20 years gathering information about Second World War Jeeps. 

The Jeep is arguably one of the most famous, and most important vehicles of the war. And don't just take my word for it, General Eisenhower called the Jeep one of the 3 vehicles that won the war!

Owning a 1944 Ford GPW, i could not pass up the chance to chat to Paul. We discussed in detail, how Bantam built a working prototype in 49 days, and how from that vehicle over 600,000 Jeeps where produced during the war. 

For more information on the Jeep, linked is Pauls fantastic book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/ORIGINAL-JEEPS-Paul-R-Bruno/dp/0578721759


The Website is here - https://originaljeeps.com/


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-16695919 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 3635 60 full false Jeep Show - With Robert O'Connor Jeep Show - With Robert O'Connor I was joined by Robert O'Connor. Robert is an Author who wrote the fantastic novel "Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge"

The novel follows the story of Jim Tanzer as he enlists in the U.S. Army’s Morale Corps in WWII. Along with Private Mickey Rooney and others, he is detailed to entertain soldiers in combat zones. Jim gets caught up in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most brutal battles in US Armed Forces history.

Robert and myself discuss the real work of the Morale Corp, and the role they played on the battlefield, and the real life inspiration for the character.

Roberts website - https://jeepshowbook.com/jeep-show-a-trouper-at-the-battle-of-the-bulge/

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]]> I was joined by Robert O'Connor. Robert is an Author who wrote the fantastic novel "Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge"

The novel follows the story of Jim Tanzer as he enlists in the U.S. Army’s Morale Corps in WWII. Along with Private Mickey Rooney and others, he is detailed to entertain soldiers in combat zones. Jim gets caught up in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most brutal battles in US Armed Forces history.

Robert and myself discuss the real work of the Morale Corp, and the role they played on the battlefield, and the real life inspiration for the character.

Roberts website - https://jeepshowbook.com/jeep-show-a-trouper-at-the-battle-of-the-bulge/

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-16494909 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 2477 59 full false Writing Historial Fiction and Nursing Rudolf Hess - With Mike Atherton Writing Historial Fiction and Nursing Rudolf Hess - With Mike Atherton Today I was joined by Mike Atherton, Mike is an author who writes Historical Fiction novels. Including those based on his own relatives experiences in the First World War.

Before becoming an author, Mike spent several years in the British Army serving as a Nurse, we discussed his time in the Army, including nursing an aging Nazi Rudolf Hess inside Spandau Prison in the early 1980's.

We chatted in detail regarding his inspiration and techniques for writing, and Mike gives his advice for any budding authors! 

If you’d like to get in touch with Mike and to get a copy of his books, you can get in touch with him here - mikendiatherton@btinternet.com

Happy New Year to you all.

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]]> Today I was joined by Mike Atherton, Mike is an author who writes Historical Fiction novels. Including those based on his own relatives experiences in the First World War.

Before becoming an author, Mike spent several years in the British Army serving as a Nurse, we discussed his time in the Army, including nursing an aging Nazi Rudolf Hess inside Spandau Prison in the early 1980's.

We chatted in detail regarding his inspiration and techniques for writing, and Mike gives his advice for any budding authors! 

If you’d like to get in touch with Mike and to get a copy of his books, you can get in touch with him here - mikendiatherton@btinternet.com

Happy New Year to you all.

https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory



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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-16414591 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 1623 58 full false Wounded Tiger - With Martin Bennett Wounded Tiger - With Martin Bennett I was joined today by Martin Bennett, an author who has wrote the superb "Wounded Tiger" the true story of the pilot "Mitsuo Fuchida" who led the Pearl Harbor attack on the United States in December 1941, whose life was changed by an American prisoner and by a girl he never met.

The book covers several important topics, including faith, loyalty and forgiveness, all which are incredibly relevant in todays world.

Martin is currently in talks to secure funding to take "Wounded Tiger" to the big screen.

For more information on Wounded Tiger and Martin, the link for the website can be found here - https://www.woundedtiger.com/

To get a copy of Martins book, the link is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wounded-Tiger-T-Martin-Bennett/dp/0991229010

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]]> I was joined today by Martin Bennett, an author who has wrote the superb "Wounded Tiger" the true story of the pilot "Mitsuo Fuchida" who led the Pearl Harbor attack on the United States in December 1941, whose life was changed by an American prisoner and by a girl he never met.

The book covers several important topics, including faith, loyalty and forgiveness, all which are incredibly relevant in todays world.

Martin is currently in talks to secure funding to take "Wounded Tiger" to the big screen.

For more information on Wounded Tiger and Martin, the link for the website can be found here - https://www.woundedtiger.com/

To get a copy of Martins book, the link is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wounded-Tiger-T-Martin-Bennett/dp/0991229010

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-16104748 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 1584 57 full false “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army This is an audio upload from my YouTube Video - “Britains Greatest General” 

If you where to ask the average Britain on the street, to name a British military leader from days gone by, names like, Montgomery, the Duke of Wellington and Nelson are bound to crop up,

Chances are that few people would name, or even have heard of the man who is the subject of todays video, a man who turned the fortune of an entire army around, who helped saved India from the Japanese, and who, in my opinion is Britains greatest general, Bill Slim! 

If you wish to watch the video version, it can be found here - Britains Greatest General - “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army
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]]> This is an audio upload from my YouTube Video - “Britains Greatest General” 

If you where to ask the average Britain on the street, to name a British military leader from days gone by, names like, Montgomery, the Duke of Wellington and Nelson are bound to crop up,

Chances are that few people would name, or even have heard of the man who is the subject of todays video, a man who turned the fortune of an entire army around, who helped saved India from the Japanese, and who, in my opinion is Britains greatest general, Bill Slim! 

If you wish to watch the video version, it can be found here - Britains Greatest General - “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army
https://youtu.be/f2GO5g1Eh3g

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-16066670 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 602 56 full false Returning A Fallen Soldiers Diary 56 Years Later - Peter Mathews Vietnam War Veteran Returning A Fallen Soldiers Diary 56 Years Later - Peter Mathews Vietnam War Veteran I was honoured to be joined by Peter Mathews, Peter is originally from The Hague in The Netherlands, but found himself taking part in America's War in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star after saving a critically wounded soldier.

Peter spent a year in country with the 1st Cavalry Division and towards the end of his tour found a diary belonging to a Vietnamese Soldier on Hill 724 after the battle of Dak To, the diary remained in Peter's possession until the 2020's when it was finally reunited with the fallen soldiers remaining relatives.

Come and hear this incredible story on the Podcast.

Peters website can be found here - http://myyearinvietnam.com/

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]]> I was honoured to be joined by Peter Mathews, Peter is originally from The Hague in The Netherlands, but found himself taking part in America's War in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star after saving a critically wounded soldier.

Peter spent a year in country with the 1st Cavalry Division and towards the end of his tour found a diary belonging to a Vietnamese Soldier on Hill 724 after the battle of Dak To, the diary remained in Peter's possession until the 2020's when it was finally reunited with the fallen soldiers remaining relatives.

Come and hear this incredible story on the Podcast.

Peters website can be found here - http://myyearinvietnam.com/

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15662720 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0100 3381 55 full false Churchill and The Cold War - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Churchill and The Cold War - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Today i was joined by Podcast Regular Anthony Tucker-Jones, join us as we discuss an often overlooked part of the life of Winston Churchill, his role in the The Cold War.

We discuss Operation Unthinkable and the plan to attack the Soviet Union, his relationship with the Royal Family, the conflicts around the world and so much more.

Thank you once again Anthony for joining me, and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give the Podcast a 5* Review!

The link for Anthonys book can be found here - 
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Churchill-Cold-War-Warrior-Hardback/p/50765

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]]> Today i was joined by Podcast Regular Anthony Tucker-Jones, join us as we discuss an often overlooked part of the life of Winston Churchill, his role in the The Cold War.

We discuss Operation Unthinkable and the plan to attack the Soviet Union, his relationship with the Royal Family, the conflicts around the world and so much more.

Thank you once again Anthony for joining me, and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give the Podcast a 5* Review!

The link for Anthonys book can be found here - 
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Churchill-Cold-War-Warrior-Hardback/p/50765

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15642226 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0100 3781 54 full false Vietnam War Veteran Interview - With Jerry Glazer Vietnam War Veteran Interview - With Jerry Glazer I was joined today by Jerry Glazer, Jerry is a veteran of the Vietnam War, being drafted into the Army shortly after graduating from College. 

Jerry never intended to be a soldier, much less lead a special Operations Team, fighting for survival in war

He served in Special Ops with Airborne Units, 1st Cav, the Marines, and Special Operations Groups.

The missions took him and his unit deep into enemy territory, he and his men were ghosts. Shadows of anonymity; smoke and mirrors. Mist creeping in jungles, unseen, silent, and pushing the limits of our mortality.

Jerry has written a memoir of his time in Vietnam, which is due out in November, i shall be chatting to Jerry again when it comes out, in the meantime, a link to Jerrys website can be found below, with the first chapter of the book!

https://www.vietnamjerry.com/





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]]> I was joined today by Jerry Glazer, Jerry is a veteran of the Vietnam War, being drafted into the Army shortly after graduating from College. 

Jerry never intended to be a soldier, much less lead a special Operations Team, fighting for survival in war

He served in Special Ops with Airborne Units, 1st Cav, the Marines, and Special Operations Groups.

The missions took him and his unit deep into enemy territory, he and his men were ghosts. Shadows of anonymity; smoke and mirrors. Mist creeping in jungles, unseen, silent, and pushing the limits of our mortality.

Jerry has written a memoir of his time in Vietnam, which is due out in November, i shall be chatting to Jerry again when it comes out, in the meantime, a link to Jerrys website can be found below, with the first chapter of the book!

https://www.vietnamjerry.com/





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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15564724 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0100 4321 53 full true A Suspicion of Spies: The Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - With Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE A Suspicion of Spies: The Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - With Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE I was joined today by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE. We spoke about his upcoming book about the life of the most extraordinary man - Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale.

A 17-year-old Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale is working for his father, taking submarines from Vladivostok to St Petersburg for the Russian Imperial Navy. He takes a submarine out for sea trials along with a naval dockyard crew he’d never met before. Spotting a group of German ships, he gives the order to attack and sinks four of them.For this action he is awarded by Tsar Nicholas II the Order of St. Stanislav and the Order of St. Anne, imperial Russia’s highest knighthood for military valour and ‘bravery in battle’.

Aged 18 he was engaged by Naval Intelligence as an interpreter on account of his language skills, English, Russian, French, Polish and German. He would soon grow into a buccaneering member of the British Secret Intelligence Service in a career spanning forty years which Biffy described as ‘40 years of licensed thuggery.’

Biffy appears in over 60 books and websites and yet no one has ever written the story of his life. ‘He was rather like a ghost one knew was there but the apparition never stood still long enough for a clear view.’ A Suspicion of Spies is the first ever biography of Biffy and tells the intriguing story of an extraordinary man – suave, sophisticated, genial and rich but also a ruthless and effective spymaster. Following his career, that spanned the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and beyond, A Suspicion of Spies is awash with stories of adventure, bravery, glamour and exoticism.

Biffy was a lifelong friend of Ian Fleming and many have considered him to be the blueprint for Bond. There is likely some truth in this. The tales of action and intrigue found in this comprehensive biography could be taken straight from the pages of From Russia with Love, which Biffy acted as ‘consultant’ for.

The link for the book is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suspicion-Spies-Secrets-Biography-Dunderdale/dp/1999589149/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ulTaQ7hQWRCcsbpV9_Q9tLhCDSFzQ6FEjUlV39cArZmLtn4SyDNRxyJaCkePc3TzqpK1saxQ1QlFOkXK8Jfp61MYygMzVmKXKwNu2ZPIMmGCXYhpjX37ptFB-fkz67bPaFIL2uJq6RuUvlIdA6pLU0gcuD0si7x38CdY3oWyW-_vn_dDCCPtmybGxF95378Ncs0z0E7wH9wSTWJJjw7ayzsfr-GRGBVPfa4p5CPmIJ0.g12W7YnM7rgXEkVJjIPhdFV8XolpjEhej4bIWoQ3Ta0&dib_tag=se&qid=1720374625&refinements=p_27%3ATim+Spicer&s=books&sr=1-2

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]]> I was joined today by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE. We spoke about his upcoming book about the life of the most extraordinary man - Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale.

A 17-year-old Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale is working for his father, taking submarines from Vladivostok to St Petersburg for the Russian Imperial Navy. He takes a submarine out for sea trials along with a naval dockyard crew he’d never met before. Spotting a group of German ships, he gives the order to attack and sinks four of them.For this action he is awarded by Tsar Nicholas II the Order of St. Stanislav and the Order of St. Anne, imperial Russia’s highest knighthood for military valour and ‘bravery in battle’.

Aged 18 he was engaged by Naval Intelligence as an interpreter on account of his language skills, English, Russian, French, Polish and German. He would soon grow into a buccaneering member of the British Secret Intelligence Service in a career spanning forty years which Biffy described as ‘40 years of licensed thuggery.’

Biffy appears in over 60 books and websites and yet no one has ever written the story of his life. ‘He was rather like a ghost one knew was there but the apparition never stood still long enough for a clear view.’ A Suspicion of Spies is the first ever biography of Biffy and tells the intriguing story of an extraordinary man – suave, sophisticated, genial and rich but also a ruthless and effective spymaster. Following his career, that spanned the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and beyond, A Suspicion of Spies is awash with stories of adventure, bravery, glamour and exoticism.

Biffy was a lifelong friend of Ian Fleming and many have considered him to be the blueprint for Bond. There is likely some truth in this. The tales of action and intrigue found in this comprehensive biography could be taken straight from the pages of From Russia with Love, which Biffy acted as ‘consultant’ for.

The link for the book is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suspicion-Spies-Secrets-Biography-Dunderdale/dp/1999589149/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ulTaQ7hQWRCcsbpV9_Q9tLhCDSFzQ6FEjUlV39cArZmLtn4SyDNRxyJaCkePc3TzqpK1saxQ1QlFOkXK8Jfp61MYygMzVmKXKwNu2ZPIMmGCXYhpjX37ptFB-fkz67bPaFIL2uJq6RuUvlIdA6pLU0gcuD0si7x38CdY3oWyW-_vn_dDCCPtmybGxF95378Ncs0z0E7wH9wSTWJJjw7ayzsfr-GRGBVPfa4p5CPmIJ0.g12W7YnM7rgXEkVJjIPhdFV8XolpjEhej4bIWoQ3Ta0&dib_tag=se&qid=1720374625&refinements=p_27%3ATim+Spicer&s=books&sr=1-2

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15373487 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0100 4015 52 full false Hearts of Steel - With Jim Carter Hearts of Steel - With Jim Carter Today i was joined by Jim Carter.

Jim is an author who wrote the fantastic Hearts of Steel.

Hearts of Steel explores the time of the Royal Navy from the end of World War 1 to the Battle of Crete in May 1941. During this period the Royal Navy was taking the fight to the German war machine. There were losses, but great victories too. It was a time of developing tactics and a growing realisation that the day of the Aircraft Carrier was now, whilst the sun was setting on the era of the Battleship. The tale is unique, following the service record of an able seaman of the period. However, this is not a biography of a single man. The narrative follows the careers of the ships in which he served, their crews, commanding officers and the development of the Royal Navy as it evolved from the period of sail and canon to oil fired steel castles that could accurately hurl a shell over 12 miles.

We chatted in depth about Jim's Great Grandfather, and in particular, about HMS Nubian and it's war career.

Thanks to Jim for joining me.

The link to Jim's book is here - https://www.jimcarter.online/shop

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]]> Today i was joined by Jim Carter.

Jim is an author who wrote the fantastic Hearts of Steel.

Hearts of Steel explores the time of the Royal Navy from the end of World War 1 to the Battle of Crete in May 1941. During this period the Royal Navy was taking the fight to the German war machine. There were losses, but great victories too. It was a time of developing tactics and a growing realisation that the day of the Aircraft Carrier was now, whilst the sun was setting on the era of the Battleship. The tale is unique, following the service record of an able seaman of the period. However, this is not a biography of a single man. The narrative follows the careers of the ships in which he served, their crews, commanding officers and the development of the Royal Navy as it evolved from the period of sail and canon to oil fired steel castles that could accurately hurl a shell over 12 miles.

We chatted in depth about Jim's Great Grandfather, and in particular, about HMS Nubian and it's war career.

Thanks to Jim for joining me.

The link to Jim's book is here - https://www.jimcarter.online/shop

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15342003 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 2704 WW2, Royal Navy, HMS Nubian, Hearts of Steel 51 full false Shot in The Face By The Taliban - Life and War with The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles - With Kieran "Woody" Haywood Shot in The Face By The Taliban - Life and War with The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles - With Kieran "Woody" Haywood Today I was joined by my friend Kieran "Woody" Haywood.

Woody served for 21 Years in the British Army in The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles. He saw active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was shot in the face by the Taliban during a firefight.

We spoke about his life in the Army where he had a varied career that included winning various Boxing Championships, attempting brutal SAS selection and how PTSD has effected him and his post Army life.

Woody wrote a detailed diary of his time in Afghanistan which I was lucky to get a copy of, he is the process of hopefully getting it published.

If you where affected by any of the stories in this Podcast, or if Woody's honesty about his struggles with PTSD have encouraged you to wish to take action then I have linked below a few links for mental health support.

Combat Stress - https://combatstress.org.uk/

NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

This episode will also be available on YouTube, Woody has kindly supplied me with some pictures which show some of his wounds and time on tour.

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]]> Today I was joined by my friend Kieran "Woody" Haywood.

Woody served for 21 Years in the British Army in The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles. He saw active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was shot in the face by the Taliban during a firefight.

We spoke about his life in the Army where he had a varied career that included winning various Boxing Championships, attempting brutal SAS selection and how PTSD has effected him and his post Army life.

Woody wrote a detailed diary of his time in Afghanistan which I was lucky to get a copy of, he is the process of hopefully getting it published.

If you where affected by any of the stories in this Podcast, or if Woody's honesty about his struggles with PTSD have encouraged you to wish to take action then I have linked below a few links for mental health support.

Combat Stress - https://combatstress.org.uk/

NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

This episode will also be available on YouTube, Woody has kindly supplied me with some pictures which show some of his wounds and time on tour.

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-15053490 Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100 4610 Afghanistan, Iraq War, The Rifles, War, The Royal Green Jackets 50 full true The Battle of Berlin - With Anthony Tucker-Jones The Battle of Berlin - With Anthony Tucker-Jones I was joined once again by the fantastic Historian Anthony Tucker-Jones to talk about the events of 1945 and the Battle of Berlin.

We discuss the fall of the Third Reich, the events of the Seelow Heights, Hitler's descent into madness as well as some of the tragic individual tales from the worlds most turbulent period.

Anthony's new book is out soon, to keep up to date with him - https://atuckerjones.com

My YouTube is here - www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

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]]> I was joined once again by the fantastic Historian Anthony Tucker-Jones to talk about the events of 1945 and the Battle of Berlin.

We discuss the fall of the Third Reich, the events of the Seelow Heights, Hitler's descent into madness as well as some of the tragic individual tales from the worlds most turbulent period.

Anthony's new book is out soon, to keep up to date with him - https://atuckerjones.com

My YouTube is here - www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14998916 Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100 3093 49 full false Gran Sasso, The Italian Campaign and More - With Jon WW2 Wayfinder Gran Sasso, The Italian Campaign and More - With Jon WW2 Wayfinder I was joined today by Jon from the WW2 Wayfinder YouTube Channel.

We discussed his travels to Italy to view the sites at Monte Cassino, Gran Sasso and more, we chat about the incredible difficulties that the Allies and Axis troops faced fighting in Italy.

Jon's fantastic channel can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

The Gran Sasso video is here https://youtu.be/qMtqQ0KPvj4?si=-iopJGai1KTO8cDp

Thank you all for supporting the channel.

If you'd like to contact me as always you can find me at - afewminutespod@outlook.com

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]]> I was joined today by Jon from the WW2 Wayfinder YouTube Channel.

We discussed his travels to Italy to view the sites at Monte Cassino, Gran Sasso and more, we chat about the incredible difficulties that the Allies and Axis troops faced fighting in Italy.

Jon's fantastic channel can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

The Gran Sasso video is here https://youtu.be/qMtqQ0KPvj4?si=-iopJGai1KTO8cDp

Thank you all for supporting the channel.

If you'd like to contact me as always you can find me at - afewminutespod@outlook.com

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]]> Buzzsprout-14865147 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100 3306 48 full false Noel Chavasse: The WW1 Double VC Hero Noel Chavasse: The WW1 Double VC Hero I shall be talking about the only man to be awarded the VC twice during the First World War, his name was Noel Chavasse. 

His first honour came at the Somme. His second, at Passchendaele, cost him his life.

An incredible man who left behind an incredible legacy of how far Medical Staff will go to help their patients. 

If you’d like to get in touch email me at:  afewminutespod@outlook.com 

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]]> I shall be talking about the only man to be awarded the VC twice during the First World War, his name was Noel Chavasse. 

His first honour came at the Somme. His second, at Passchendaele, cost him his life.

An incredible man who left behind an incredible legacy of how far Medical Staff will go to help their patients. 

If you’d like to get in touch email me at:  afewminutespod@outlook.com 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14820471 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0100 391 47 full false Bombing Hitler's Hometown - With Mike Croissant Bombing Hitler's Hometown - With Mike Croissant I was joined today by the Mike Croissant who is a former CIA Officer and Author.

Mike's book "Bombing Hitler's Hometown: The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe" tells the incredible story of the airmen of the Fifteenth Air Force who embarked on a deadly mission to bomb one of Europe’s most heavily defended targets—Linz, Austria—the town Hitler called home.

Through his research and interviews with surviving veterans of the mission, Mike brings to life the story of incredible bravery and courage.

His website that features interviews and more can be found here -  https://www.mikecroissant.com/

To order a copy of the book - https://www.amazon.com/Bombing-Hitlers-Hometown-Untold-Bomber/dp/0806543027 - and many more websites!

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]]> I was joined today by the Mike Croissant who is a former CIA Officer and Author.

Mike's book "Bombing Hitler's Hometown: The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe" tells the incredible story of the airmen of the Fifteenth Air Force who embarked on a deadly mission to bomb one of Europe’s most heavily defended targets—Linz, Austria—the town Hitler called home.

Through his research and interviews with surviving veterans of the mission, Mike brings to life the story of incredible bravery and courage.

His website that features interviews and more can be found here -  https://www.mikecroissant.com/

To order a copy of the book - https://www.amazon.com/Bombing-Hitlers-Hometown-Untold-Bomber/dp/0806543027 - and many more websites!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14762872 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 1931 46 full false The American Civil War Part 2 - With Michael Stroud The American Civil War Part 2 - With Michael Stroud In todays Podcast, I am joined by Michael G. Stroud once again as we tackle the American Civil War in Part 2 of our 3 Part series.

We discuss the likelihood of a Confederate victory, the key battles and so much more!

Big thanks to everyone listening and downloading, the Podcast has charted in several countries recently and its amazing to see!

The linkto Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8TX8SGT&language=en-US
 

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]]> In todays Podcast, I am joined by Michael G. Stroud once again as we tackle the American Civil War in Part 2 of our 3 Part series.

We discuss the likelihood of a Confederate victory, the key battles and so much more!

Big thanks to everyone listening and downloading, the Podcast has charted in several countries recently and its amazing to see!

The linkto Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8TX8SGT&language=en-US
 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14720511 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4283 45 full false The American Civil War Prelude To War - With Michael Stroud The American Civil War Prelude To War - With Michael Stroud I was joined today by my good friend and long time collaborator Michael G Stroud.

This is Episode 1 in a 3 part series on the American Civil War.

Today we discuss the prelude to the American Civil War, why it happened and what factors played a part in the Confederacy breaking away from the union.

The Link to Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8TX8SGT&language=en-US

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]]> I was joined today by my good friend and long time collaborator Michael G Stroud.

This is Episode 1 in a 3 part series on the American Civil War.

Today we discuss the prelude to the American Civil War, why it happened and what factors played a part in the Confederacy breaking away from the union.

The Link to Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWZ1WX7K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K794NPVMP7TMF8TX8SGT&language=en-US

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14690570 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 3038 44 full false Victoria Crosses and Medal of Honor Recipients Victoria Crosses and Medal of Honor Recipients Something abit different today, I hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks to everyone subscribing, listening and downloading, we recently hit the charts in Ireland, and Sri Lanka! So fingers crossed we can keep that up!

The YouTube channel is linked below 

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]]> Something abit different today, I hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks to everyone subscribing, listening and downloading, we recently hit the charts in Ireland, and Sri Lanka! So fingers crossed we can keep that up!

The YouTube channel is linked below 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ?sub_confirmation=1

Email me at - afewminutespod@outlook.com

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14630618 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1185 43 full false Life With The Marines (Pt1) with Colonel Chris Starling Life With The Marines (Pt1) with Colonel Chris Starling I had the privilege today, to be joined by Colonel Chris Starling USMC (Retired)

Chris’s family have a unique story, his father, himself, his brother and his son have all saw combat serving with the 1st Division US Marines, and today we dive into their story!

We chat Vietnam, Desert Storm, 9/11 and more as Chris shares what life was like as a Marine during some of America’s most turbulent years.


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]]> I had the privilege today, to be joined by Colonel Chris Starling USMC (Retired)

Chris’s family have a unique story, his father, himself, his brother and his son have all saw combat serving with the 1st Division US Marines, and today we dive into their story!

We chat Vietnam, Desert Storm, 9/11 and more as Chris shares what life was like as a Marine during some of America’s most turbulent years.


My YouTube is here- https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory?si=YeE0IgiqWlqDnHTH

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14566133 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 4054 42 full false Danger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil Gioia Danger Close!: A Vietnam Veterans Memoir - With Phil Gioia Today i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.

During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. 

We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from finding mass graves in Hue City to being wounded in service and so much more.


Thanks to everyone for listening to the Podcast.

If you'd like a copy of Phil's incredible book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danger-Close-Vietnam-Phil-Gioia/dp/0811771202

My YouTube is also linked here - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory/featured

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]]> Today i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.

During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. 

We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from finding mass graves in Hue City to being wounded in service and so much more.


Thanks to everyone for listening to the Podcast.

If you'd like a copy of Phil's incredible book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danger-Close-Vietnam-Phil-Gioia/dp/0811771202

My YouTube is also linked here - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory/featured

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14512322 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 3601 41 full false The Band That Went To War - Brian Short and The Falklands War. The Band That Went To War - Brian Short and The Falklands War. Today i was joined by Brian Short, Brian joined the Royal Marines in 1973 not as a Commando but as a musician in the world renowned Royal Marine Band Service. in this episode we discuss his involvement with the Corp during the Falklands War mainly onboard the SS Canberra.

If you would like a copy of Brian's book, it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Band-That-Went-to-War-Hardback/p/20170

Brian's Twitter - @FalklandsMusic1

Happy 2024 to everyone!

I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content -https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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Twitter - @afewminshistory 

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]]> Today i was joined by Brian Short, Brian joined the Royal Marines in 1973 not as a Commando but as a musician in the world renowned Royal Marine Band Service. in this episode we discuss his involvement with the Corp during the Falklands War mainly onboard the SS Canberra.

If you would like a copy of Brian's book, it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Band-That-Went-to-War-Hardback/p/20170

Brian's Twitter - @FalklandsMusic1

Happy 2024 to everyone!

I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content -https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

Email me at - afewminutespod@outlook.com

Twitter - @afewminshistory 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14301921 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3596 40 full false 30 Commando Assault Unit - With Dave Roberts 30 Commando Assault Unit - With Dave Roberts I was joined by Dave Roberts, who is probably the biggest expert on 30 Commando Assault Unit in the world!

The brain child of naval commander Ian Fleming & Lord Louis Mountbatten, this wartime unit was a secret well kept for over 50 years after the war by the Official Secrets Act, some remains classified, see Reading. At the time, officially, they didn’t exist. The members of this unit were forbidden to discuss or document their activities, a pledge that many of the men kept even many years after the war was over, or even for their entire lives!

The Website can be found here - https://www.30au.co.uk/history

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]]> I was joined by Dave Roberts, who is probably the biggest expert on 30 Commando Assault Unit in the world!

The brain child of naval commander Ian Fleming & Lord Louis Mountbatten, this wartime unit was a secret well kept for over 50 years after the war by the Official Secrets Act, some remains classified, see Reading. At the time, officially, they didn’t exist. The members of this unit were forbidden to discuss or document their activities, a pledge that many of the men kept even many years after the war was over, or even for their entire lives!

The Website can be found here - https://www.30au.co.uk/history

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/GjRSyCxJ7bMmjP4i/?mibextid=K35XfP

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-14020121 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000 3062 39 full false Phoenix & Belgrano - The Life & Death of a Warship - With Ricky Phillips Phoenix & Belgrano - The Life & Death of a Warship - With Ricky Phillips I was joined by Ricky D. Phillips (@RDPHistory on Twitter) we spoke in depth about the life of one of the worlds most famous Warships The Belgrano, we spoke about its life during the Second World War as USS Phoenix until its sinking in 1982 as The Belgrano.

If you'd like a copy of Ricky's new book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&bbn=266239&rh=p_27%3AMr+Ricky+D.+Phillips

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

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]]> I was joined by Ricky D. Phillips (@RDPHistory on Twitter) we spoke in depth about the life of one of the worlds most famous Warships The Belgrano, we spoke about its life during the Second World War as USS Phoenix until its sinking in 1982 as The Belgrano.

If you'd like a copy of Ricky's new book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&bbn=266239&rh=p_27%3AMr+Ricky+D.+Phillips

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

Every T-shirt sold is a T-shirt donated to homeless veterans in partnership with “Helping Homeless Veterans UK”

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13935441 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000 3192 38 full false Journalism on The Frontline - With Robert Riggs Journalism on The Frontline - With Robert Riggs I was joined this week by Robert Riggs, an American Investigative Reporter, Riggs was an embedded reporter with the Army unit that led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. His assignments have included covering the White House, Congress, Pentagon, and State Department during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. 

Among the three Alfred I. duPont Columbia Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting, judges described his Gulf War report about the censorship of religious services for U.S. soldiers “as the story every other news organization missed.”

We discussed his work investigating weapons of mass destruction pre 9/11 and much more more!

Roberts Website is here - https://www.truecrimereporter.com/

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

Every T-shirt sold is a T-shirt donated to homeless veterans in partnership with “Helping Homeless Veterans UK”

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]]> I was joined this week by Robert Riggs, an American Investigative Reporter, Riggs was an embedded reporter with the Army unit that led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. His assignments have included covering the White House, Congress, Pentagon, and State Department during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. 

Among the three Alfred I. duPont Columbia Journalism Awards for Investigative Reporting, judges described his Gulf War report about the censorship of religious services for U.S. soldiers “as the story every other news organization missed.”

We discussed his work investigating weapons of mass destruction pre 9/11 and much more more!

Roberts Website is here - https://www.truecrimereporter.com/

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

Every T-shirt sold is a T-shirt donated to homeless veterans in partnership with “Helping Homeless Veterans UK”

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13894155 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3187 37 full false The Flying Tigers - China’s American Mercenary Airforce The Flying Tigers - China’s American Mercenary Airforce In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria and the rest of China in 1937. The Chinese airforce was in a parlous state and needed a capable commander they got one, in the form of an American, Clair Lee Chennault, who brought along 100 Pilots that successfully stopped the Japanese Airforce despite being heavily outnumbered, in less advanced aircraft and thousands of miles from home.

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

Every T-shirt sold is a T-shirt donated to homeless veterans in partnership with “Helping Homeless Veterans UK”

This episode is also on YouTube with pictures and videos accompanying it - https://youtu.be/jeU3hxIXLRQ

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]]> In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria and the rest of China in 1937. The Chinese airforce was in a parlous state and needed a capable commander they got one, in the form of an American, Clair Lee Chennault, who brought along 100 Pilots that successfully stopped the Japanese Airforce despite being heavily outnumbered, in less advanced aircraft and thousands of miles from home.

My partnership with Wartime T Shirts is in full effect, if you’re interested in taking advantage of 10% off your order, follow the link here - https://wartimetshirts.com/discount/afewminutesofhistory

Every T-shirt sold is a T-shirt donated to homeless veterans in partnership with “Helping Homeless Veterans UK”

This episode is also on YouTube with pictures and videos accompanying it - https://youtu.be/jeU3hxIXLRQ

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13727730 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 993 36 full false The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS - With Tom Petch The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS - With Tom Petch I am joined today by Tom Petch, Tom is a former SAS Officer who wrote "Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS" we dive into the remarkable deception campaign that turns the eccentric Dudley Clarkes idea into the most famous and best Special Forces Unit. 

Tom served with the British Army until 1997 leading small teams gathering Intelligence on the Khmer Rouge in the jungles of Cambodia and persuading the Bosnian Serbs to accept peace.

After leaving the military in 1997, he founded the UK’s leading line production company, Salt Film in 2000. He directed his first short film in 2004, and sold his first feature film script in 2006. In 2018, he founded film production company, Dark Wave Film.

To keep up with Toms work his website is here - https://www.tompetch.com/about

My YouTube is here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ


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]]> I am joined today by Tom Petch, Tom is a former SAS Officer who wrote "Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS" we dive into the remarkable deception campaign that turns the eccentric Dudley Clarkes idea into the most famous and best Special Forces Unit. 

Tom served with the British Army until 1997 leading small teams gathering Intelligence on the Khmer Rouge in the jungles of Cambodia and persuading the Bosnian Serbs to accept peace.

After leaving the military in 1997, he founded the UK’s leading line production company, Salt Film in 2000. He directed his first short film in 2004, and sold his first feature film script in 2006. In 2018, he founded film production company, Dark Wave Film.

To keep up with Toms work his website is here - https://www.tompetch.com/about

My YouTube is here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13469016 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0100 3496 35 full true Battle of The Cities, The Eastern Front - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Battle of The Cities, The Eastern Front - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Today i was joined by  Anthony Tucker-Jones who joined me to talk about his book Battle of The Cities. We dive into some of the brutal but pivotal battles for key Cities on the Eastern Front during the Second World War.

A copy of the book can be found here -  https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Battle-of-the-Cities-Hardback/p/23296

Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is an author and commentator who specialises in military history, with more than 50 books to his name. His work has also been published in an array of magazines and online. He regularly appears on television and radio programmes commenting on current and historical military matters.

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]]> Today i was joined by  Anthony Tucker-Jones who joined me to talk about his book Battle of The Cities. We dive into some of the brutal but pivotal battles for key Cities on the Eastern Front during the Second World War.

A copy of the book can be found here -  https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Battle-of-the-Cities-Hardback/p/23296

Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is an author and commentator who specialises in military history, with more than 50 books to his name. His work has also been published in an array of magazines and online. He regularly appears on television and radio programmes commenting on current and historical military matters.

As always the you can support the Podcast by heading over to YouTube and subscribing there! - https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13342932 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3441 34 full false Travels To Normandy And More - With Jon From WW2 Wayfinder Travels To Normandy And More - With Jon From WW2 Wayfinder Hello! Thank you all for being so patient! I am back and today i am joined once again by my good friend Jon from the fantastic YouTube Channel WW2 Wayfinder.

We discuss his trip to Normandy for the anniversary, his flight in a P-51 Mustang as well as his insane growth on YouTube and so much more!

Check out the channels YouTube here - https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

Jon's YouTube can be found here -  https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

The P-51 videos are here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jplRNUnRzk4&t=719s

Thank you all for your patience, I have much more content lined up!

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]]> Hello! Thank you all for being so patient! I am back and today i am joined once again by my good friend Jon from the fantastic YouTube Channel WW2 Wayfinder.

We discuss his trip to Normandy for the anniversary, his flight in a P-51 Mustang as well as his insane growth on YouTube and so much more!

Check out the channels YouTube here - https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

Jon's YouTube can be found here -  https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

The P-51 videos are here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jplRNUnRzk4&t=719s

Thank you all for your patience, I have much more content lined up!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-13271916 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0100 2771 33 full false Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History - With Robin Bartlett Vietnam War Veteran Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History - With Robin Bartlett Vietnam War Veteran In todays episode, I had the privilege and honour of talking to Robin Bartlett,   he kindly recounted his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)  leading his 28-man platoon on search and destroy missions, firefights and helicopter combat assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War, as well as adapting to life as a civilian after the war.

If you'd like to find out more about Robin and you'd like a copy of his incredible book, it can be found here - www.robinbartlettauthor.com


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]]> In todays episode, I had the privilege and honour of talking to Robin Bartlett,   he kindly recounted his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)  leading his 28-man platoon on search and destroy missions, firefights and helicopter combat assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War, as well as adapting to life as a civilian after the war.

If you'd like to find out more about Robin and you'd like a copy of his incredible book, it can be found here - www.robinbartlettauthor.com


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12926324 Fri, 26 May 2023 17:00:00 +0100 3802 32 full false Chaplains In The Second World War - With Ian Pegg Chaplains In The Second World War - With Ian Pegg I am joined by Ian Pegg (@cluelesspegg on Twitter) and we discuss The Royal Army Chaplains Department, from the start of the War, to the Beaches of Dunkirk, Normandy, Bergen Belsen and everything in between. 

Thanks to Ian for his time and i hope you all enjoy this one!

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]]> I am joined by Ian Pegg (@cluelesspegg on Twitter) and we discuss The Royal Army Chaplains Department, from the start of the War, to the Beaches of Dunkirk, Normandy, Bergen Belsen and everything in between. 

Thanks to Ian for his time and i hope you all enjoy this one!

Don't forget over on YouTube we have a wide collection of videos for you all as well!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12823177 Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:00 +0100 2920 31 full false Update On The Podcast (Its Good News!) Update On The Podcast (Its Good News!) Hello everyone! Thanks for sticking with the Podcast!

For those of you after my links and emails to get in touch they are here!

Twitter - @afewminshistory

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For those of you after my links and emails to get in touch they are here!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12735877 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0100 192 30 full false RAF and USAAF In Europe - With James Jefferies RAF and USAAF In Europe - With James Jefferies In todays episode i am joined by Historian James Jefferies, and we discuss the war in the air from an RAF and USAAF point of view. 

We discuss how the tactics changed throughout the war with the invention of new technology, more manpower and bigger resources. 

If you'd like to get in touch with James his Twitter handle is - @jamesjhistory 

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]]> In todays episode i am joined by Historian James Jefferies, and we discuss the war in the air from an RAF and USAAF point of view. 

We discuss how the tactics changed throughout the war with the invention of new technology, more manpower and bigger resources. 

If you'd like to get in touch with James his Twitter handle is - @jamesjhistory 

As always my YouTube channel is - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12428683 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2953 29 full false Exploitation or Preservation of Historical Sites? Exploitation or Preservation of Historical Sites? I am joined by my friend Jon from the YouTube Channel - WW2 Wayfinder

We discuss his fantastic YouTube video which shows the fencing off of the Bois Jacques area in the Ardennes, of the Band of Brothers Easy Company Fame!

We discuss the reasoning behind this and give our own personal view points on the situation.

The video that we chatted about in the Podcast - https://youtu.be/_UOCb3VhXeU

If you want to check out Jon's superb YouTube channel the link is here - https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

Jon's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ww2wayfinder

My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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]]> I am joined by my friend Jon from the YouTube Channel - WW2 Wayfinder

We discuss his fantastic YouTube video which shows the fencing off of the Bois Jacques area in the Ardennes, of the Band of Brothers Easy Company Fame!

We discuss the reasoning behind this and give our own personal view points on the situation.

The video that we chatted about in the Podcast - https://youtu.be/_UOCb3VhXeU

If you want to check out Jon's superb YouTube channel the link is here - https://www.youtube.com/@WW2Wayfinder

Jon's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ww2wayfinder

My YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12369958 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 2488 28 full false Bomber Command Overview - With Dr Matthew Powell Bomber Command Overview - With Dr Matthew Powell I am joined today by Dr Matthew Powell, an Air Power Historian. 

We discuss RAF Bomber Command as a whole from its inception in 1936 through to the end of the Second World War.

If you'd like to get in touch with Matthew he can be found here - 

Twitter - @tac_air_power
Email - matthew.powell@port.ac.uk


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]]> I am joined today by Dr Matthew Powell, an Air Power Historian. 

We discuss RAF Bomber Command as a whole from its inception in 1936 through to the end of the Second World War.

If you'd like to get in touch with Matthew he can be found here - 

Twitter - @tac_air_power
Email - matthew.powell@port.ac.uk


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12339643 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:00:00 +0000 3706 27 full false America The Interwar Years - With Michael G. Stroud America The Interwar Years - With Michael G. Stroud In todays episode, i'm joined once again by historian Michael G. Stroud.

This is part one of a series on America in the Interwar period, we discuss Isolationism, the slowing down of arming the military and everything inbetween!

If you'd like to see more of Michaels work, you can find him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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]]> In todays episode, i'm joined once again by historian Michael G. Stroud.

This is part one of a series on America in the Interwar period, we discuss Isolationism, the slowing down of arming the military and everything inbetween!

If you'd like to see more of Michaels work, you can find him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12077679 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 2915 26 full false Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler - With Eric Lee Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler - With Eric Lee In todays episode I am joined by Eric Lee who wrote the fascinating book "Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE.

 Come and listen as we discuss some of the most outrageous plots to assassinate the German Furher.

If you'd like a copy of Eric's book it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Britains-Plot-to-Kill-Hitler/p/21109

A link to Eric's website can be found here for more of his content - ericlee.info/blog/

Twitter - @erictlee

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]]> In todays episode I am joined by Eric Lee who wrote the fascinating book "Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE.

 Come and listen as we discuss some of the most outrageous plots to assassinate the German Furher.

If you'd like a copy of Eric's book it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Britains-Plot-to-Kill-Hitler/p/21109

A link to Eric's website can be found here for more of his content - ericlee.info/blog/

Twitter - @erictlee

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-12053528 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000 1811 25 full false Operation Market Garden - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Operation Market Garden - With Anthony Tucker-Jones Operation Market Garden was an Allied plan that in theory would of dealt a lethal hook into the heart of industrial Germany.

In reality however, the Operation was a grand failure and potentially set the Allies back further.

Me and Anthony Tucker-Jones discuss the Operation in detail. 

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]]> Operation Market Garden was an Allied plan that in theory would of dealt a lethal hook into the heart of industrial Germany.

In reality however, the Operation was a grand failure and potentially set the Allies back further.

Me and Anthony Tucker-Jones discuss the Operation in detail. 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11892224 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 3419 24 full false The Hugo Boss Story The Hugo Boss Story Was Hugo Boss Adolf Hitlers tailor? Did he design the infamous uniforms of the Waffen SS or was it a myth that became popular after the war?

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]]> Was Hugo Boss Adolf Hitlers tailor? Did he design the infamous uniforms of the Waffen SS or was it a myth that became popular after the war?

Well in todays episode we discuss this!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11877433 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 593 23 full false Battle of Amiens - With Michael G. Stroud Battle of Amiens - With Michael G. Stroud In today's episode, i was joined by American Historian and friend of the Podcast, Michael Stroud.

We dicussed the Battle of Amien in 1918, and debate whether the battle should be held in higher standing in the historical world?

If you'd like to contact Michael or view his work his Linkedin is here;

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]]> In today's episode, i was joined by American Historian and friend of the Podcast, Michael Stroud.

We dicussed the Battle of Amien in 1918, and debate whether the battle should be held in higher standing in the historical world?

If you'd like to contact Michael or view his work his Linkedin is here;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11838501 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000 2219 22 full false Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg - RAF VC Winner Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg - RAF VC Winner Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg is the only member of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, to be awarded the Victoria Cross on the recommendation of the enemy. 

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]]> Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg is the only member of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, to be awarded the Victoria Cross on the recommendation of the enemy. 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11817984 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000 249 21 full false The Christmas Truce - With Anthony Richards The Christmas Truce - With Anthony Richards In todays episode, i am joined by Anthony Richards as we discuss the fantastic true story of the Christmas Truce, with some amazing first hand accounts from the men who where there!

I want to a special thanks to Greenhill Books and Pen and Sword for arranging this interview.

Anthony's book is linked here and i highly recommend it! 


https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-True-Story-of-the-Christmas-Truce-Hardback/p/19277

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]]> In todays episode, i am joined by Anthony Richards as we discuss the fantastic true story of the Christmas Truce, with some amazing first hand accounts from the men who where there!

I want to a special thanks to Greenhill Books and Pen and Sword for arranging this interview.

Anthony's book is linked here and i highly recommend it! 


https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-True-Story-of-the-Christmas-Truce-Hardback/p/19277

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11735066 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2406 20 full false Passchendaele Passchendaele The Third Battle of Ypres became known for the utterly horrendous conditions the men who fought, lived and died in the area faced. 

In todays episode, we discuss the background of the battle and why it lasted so long and cost well over 500,000 men their lives. 


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]]> The Third Battle of Ypres became known for the utterly horrendous conditions the men who fought, lived and died in the area faced. 

In todays episode, we discuss the background of the battle and why it lasted so long and cost well over 500,000 men their lives. 


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11679669 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 385 19 full false HMS Cossack and the Altmark Incident HMS Cossack and the Altmark Incident "THE NAVY IS HERE" cried HMS Cossacks boarding party as it raided the German ship The Altmark  on the hunt for prisoners of war! 

Come and hear the fantastic story of Royal Navy bayonet wielding Sailors as they clashed with their German foe in February 1940!

Also the books i speak about at the end of this podcast are linked here - 

Life and Death on the Eastern Front - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Life-and-Death-on-the-Eastern-Front-Hardback/p/20382

The True Story of the Christmas Truce - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-True-Story-of-the-Christmas-Truce-British-and-German-Eyewitness-Accounts-from-World-War-I-Hardback/p/19277

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]]> "THE NAVY IS HERE" cried HMS Cossacks boarding party as it raided the German ship The Altmark  on the hunt for prisoners of war! 

Come and hear the fantastic story of Royal Navy bayonet wielding Sailors as they clashed with their German foe in February 1940!

Also the books i speak about at the end of this podcast are linked here - 

Life and Death on the Eastern Front - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Life-and-Death-on-the-Eastern-Front-Hardback/p/20382

The True Story of the Christmas Truce - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-True-Story-of-the-Christmas-Truce-British-and-German-Eyewitness-Accounts-from-World-War-I-Hardback/p/19277

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11596218 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000 419 18 full false The Battle of Rorkes Drift The Battle of Rorkes Drift January 1879, the British launch an attack on Zululand, aiming to defeat the Zulu army and claim their lands.

However, the British suffered a huge defeat at Isandlwana, and now 4000 Zulu's are making their way to the mission station at Rorkes Drift to destroy the small British Garrison stationed inside. 

Todays episode discusses that battle!

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]]> January 1879, the British launch an attack on Zululand, aiming to defeat the Zulu army and claim their lands.

However, the British suffered a huge defeat at Isandlwana, and now 4000 Zulu's are making their way to the mission station at Rorkes Drift to destroy the small British Garrison stationed inside. 

Todays episode discusses that battle!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11528367 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100 219 17 full false The Waffen SS - With Anthony Tucker-Jones The Waffen SS - With Anthony Tucker-Jones In todays episode, i am once again joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones to discuss The Waffen SS. 

We break down the differences between the Waffen SS and the rest of the SS.

The numerous foreign volunteers and what drove them to join the SS.

And much, much more!

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]]> In todays episode, i am once again joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones to discuss The Waffen SS. 

We break down the differences between the Waffen SS and the rest of the SS.

The numerous foreign volunteers and what drove them to join the SS.

And much, much more!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11461418 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100 3289 16 full false Band of Brothers - Behind the Scenes Band of Brothers - Behind the Scenes In todays episode. I discuss the superb miniseries Band of Brothers. 

In todays episode I discuss the incredible work that went on behind the scenes to bring this work of art to life! 


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]]> In todays episode. I discuss the superb miniseries Band of Brothers. 

In todays episode I discuss the incredible work that went on behind the scenes to bring this work of art to life! 


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11442241 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100 182 15 full false Josef Mengele - The Angel of Death Josef Mengele - The Angel of Death One of the most notorious and evil Nazi doctors of World War II, Josef Mengele known as The Angel of Death, performed gruesome medical experiments on thousands of prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp. 

YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8VwHaKiCNwz&_r=1

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]]> One of the most notorious and evil Nazi doctors of World War II, Josef Mengele known as The Angel of Death, performed gruesome medical experiments on thousands of prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp. 

YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8VwHaKiCNwz&_r=1

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11375757 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100 236 14 full false Tanks of Barbarossa Tanks of Barbarossa When the German Army invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, they did so with a wide variety of different tanks. 

In todays episode we discuss those vehicles, and also what the Soviet Union would defend their country with!

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]]> When the German Army invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, they did so with a wide variety of different tanks. 

In todays episode we discuss those vehicles, and also what the Soviet Union would defend their country with!

For a link to the YouTube video for this audio which features pictures of the tanks, click here ⬇️⬇️

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11338033 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100 204 13 full false Battle of the Bulge with Anthony Tucker-Jones Battle of the Bulge with Anthony Tucker-Jones On todays episode, i have a fantastic chat with historian Anthony Tucker-Jones about his latest book "Hitlers Winter: The German Battle of the Bulge". 

We discuss the Operation from a German perspective, the ins and outs of the German planning and whether it could of succeeded had things gone differently. 

 

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]]> On todays episode, i have a fantastic chat with historian Anthony Tucker-Jones about his latest book "Hitlers Winter: The German Battle of the Bulge". 

We discuss the Operation from a German perspective, the ins and outs of the German planning and whether it could of succeeded had things gone differently. 

 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11258093 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100 2853 12 full false The Jeep! The Jeep! One of the most easily recognisable and popular vehicles amongst collectors, the Jeep became a symbol of the strength of the USA's production capacity.

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]]> One of the most easily recognisable and popular vehicles amongst collectors, the Jeep became a symbol of the strength of the USA's production capacity.

Come and listen to how it started life as a simple off road vehicle.

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11221451 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100 329 11 full false Einsatzgruppen Einsatzgruppen Who where the Einsatzgruppen? What made these men so feared by local populations of German occupied territories? 

This episode comes with a disclaimer warning due to its graphic nature. 

YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8VB7yA65gBx&_r=1


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]]> Who where the Einsatzgruppen? What made these men so feared by local populations of German occupied territories? 

This episode comes with a disclaimer warning due to its graphic nature. 

YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8VB7yA65gBx&_r=1


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11212072 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100 253 10 full false Blitzkrieg! Blitzkrieg! What was Blitzkrieg?

And why was it so successful in the Low Countries? 

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]]> What was Blitzkrieg?

And why was it so successful in the Low Countries? 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11154111 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100 204 9 full false Ian Fleming Ian Fleming What is the story behind James Bonds creator?
Did he come up with the stories from his war experience?

Come and find out here!

https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ


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]]> What is the story behind James Bonds creator?
Did he come up with the stories from his war experience?

Come and find out here!

https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11134973 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100 202 8 full false Wola Massacre Wola Massacre Todays episode, comes with a disclaimer warning. The content may be considered graphic and some listeners may find it disturbing.

The Wola massacre was a war crime committed by German forces in the district of Wola in Warsaw.

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8Ufz9GtQpBl&_r=1

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]]> Todays episode, comes with a disclaimer warning. The content may be considered graphic and some listeners may find it disturbing.

The Wola massacre was a war crime committed by German forces in the district of Wola in Warsaw.

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8Ufz9GtQpBl&_r=1

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11107512 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100 227 7 full false Battle of Catingy - With Michael Stroud Battle of Catingy - With Michael Stroud In todays episode, i am joined by Michael Stroud who is a Historian from the USA. And we talk about the Battle of Catingy, which was the first offensive action by American forces on the Western Front in 1918!

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]]> In todays episode, i am joined by Michael Stroud who is a Historian from the USA. And we talk about the Battle of Catingy, which was the first offensive action by American forces on the Western Front in 1918!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11056478 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100 2336 6 full false Victoria Cross Winners - Stanley Hollis VC Victoria Cross Winners - Stanley Hollis VC Stanley Hollis won the only VC awarded on D-Day for his incredible actions. Come and listen how!

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]]> Stanley Hollis won the only VC awarded on D-Day for his incredible actions. Come and listen how!

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11041565 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100 197 5 full false Malmedy Massacre Malmedy Massacre The crimes of SS troops are well documented, this is one of those crimes. 

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]]> The crimes of SS troops are well documented, this is one of those crimes. 

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11012201 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100 269 4 full false Operation Greif Operation Greif Otto Skorzeny had become legendary due to his exploits in rescuing Mussolini from the Gran Sasso, during the Battle of the Bulge, he was given his most audacious mission.   

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]]> Otto Skorzeny had become legendary due to his exploits in rescuing Mussolini from the Gran Sasso, during the Battle of the Bulge, he was given his most audacious mission.   

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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-11000524 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100 430 3 full false The Raid on Dieppe The Raid on Dieppe The Raid on Dieppe, was a failed raid on German occupied France during August of 1942. 


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]]> The Raid on Dieppe, was a failed raid on German occupied France during August of 1942. 


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]]> Jake Corfield Buzzsprout-10981102 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100 411 2 full false 303 Squadron 303 Squadron In my first episode, i discuss the role of Polish Pilots in the Battle of Britain, and the difference they made.

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]]> In my first episode, i discuss the role of Polish Pilots in the Battle of Britain, and the difference they made.

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