Communism, islands, dominos, Vietnam, Democrats being called commies.  Its all here.

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How the theory of war is being applied today to Iran through an American doctrinal lens.

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The painful introduction into ground fighting in the pacific theater.

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A brief discussion on the background and failings of some of the big names of WW2.

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The Monroe Doctrine gets more muscular in the first part of the 20th century.

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What does it mean.  Are we winning, losing?

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The Saxon leader of French Armies whose theories eclipsed Vauban, but are largely forgotten today.

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The Architect of Iron and his influence.

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Who is winning, losing, and what does the endstate look like/

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The Roman Romantic of War in his words and historical context

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The tutor of Turenne and Gustavus deserves further mention.  The Gangster of Love and the Lowlands.

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The Swedish Great gets a closer look.

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Whats happening, whats gonna happen, and what are the historical precedents?

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The royal revered by revolutionaries.  Operational art and the transition of mercenaries to nationalistic professionals.

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The decade long pacification of Gaul as seen through the eyes of Julius Caesar.

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A simple run down of arguable the greatest general in history and why, perhaps most importantly, his maxims of war are largely ignored.

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From the Halls of Montezuma...  America spanks Mexico so hard, the butt hurt continues today.  The decisive campaign that forged a coast to coast nation and set the conditions for an even more brutal civil war only 20 years later.  With bonus California and Texas independence.

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Our nation's first overseas adventure and introduction to Islam inspired warfare.   To the Shores of Tripoli and why the Navy matters.

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Laying out the current events and why the Insurrection Act might be invoked.

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Mahan in practice, the end of centuries of Spanish rule, and the rise of American dominance.

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Had to do it!

Somaliland, Minnesota, Venezuela, and the Military Industrial Complex all at war!  

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Debunking the arguments for and against our current pro-Israel stance.

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Grants Operational triumph and the beginning of the end of the confederacy.

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Happenings around the world.

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General Jackson takes a trip into popular culture

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One of the most famous battles in history, and why even the great Napoleon fails occasionally.

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A breakdown of our latest failure in shipbuilding, the Constellation Class Frigate, what the various types of ships are, and how we can do better.

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The first major victory of the revolution and the rise of the citizen Army

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Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold defeat Burgoyne and rally a world behind revolution.  

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America's submarine force, China's attempts to counter it, and what to do with a problem like Columbia.

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The end of Swedish dominance and the rise of a new Russia

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The Duke of Marlborough's great victory and the setting of the sun king's success.

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Of bastards and daughters, pirates and counts, and why you shouldn't neglect your naval commanders

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The state of the negotiations and what are the chances for peace

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President Trump loves the guard, but his love is very different from that of a square.

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The tale of the maiden dressed in myth and history and why her story still resonates, and matters, today.

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The shortest possible overview of one of history's longest running wars.  An the introduction of the beginning of its end.

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More off the cuff discussions, Qatar attack, truth and fiction in Gaza, the motivation of misleading and the murder of Charlie Kirk

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The decisive battle which shaped the English speaking world and all of civilization.  With a special nod to the neglected naval aspect.

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Unscripted and out of control.  How to restructure DoD to win wars

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Charles the Hammer versus the Ummayids in a winner take all battle for Europe's soul..Or Something

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The first one hundred years of the Jihad and civil war within the Ummah

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Why this most decisive battle wasn't, why that doesn't really matter, and why everything you know about famous battles is wrong and thats OK, too

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Why the hell are these guys shelling each other and why do I blame Donald Trump

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The culminating point of the Roman Empire and the creepiest way to die.

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The beginning of the end of Carthage, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the forgotten Nero we should all remember.

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The end of the Achaemenids and the rise of Alexander and the Hellenistic Era

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Peace in the Congo, is it real?

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An analysis of the latest battle in the conflict between Israel and Iran and what it might mean for the future.  

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Hear about the bullshit and lies surrounding this perhaps over rated battle, with bonus Warhammer40K pop soundtrack intro.

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Whats going on, who are the winners and losers.  What does Israel want and how can they get it.  Will America be involved militarily?  No answers, but lots of guesses.

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Rommel and Montgomery have a cripple fight in the desert.

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A historical and legal analysis of the feud between The President and the Governor of California over the proper use of the National Guard.

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The lessons of insurgency applied to the successful counter-insurgency against the American indians

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How do you hit a bullet with a bullet?  What will Golden Dome look like?  All this and much more!

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A brief understanding of China's nuclear deterrence strategy and why missile defense makes them nervous.

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Why does anyone care and, more importantly does anyone care enough to use nuclear weapons.

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The overlooked allied introductory masterpiece of World War 2 and the opportunity to bash the French, just a little bit.  Bonus pedantic logistics discussions.

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

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

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

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

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

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A brief description and discussion of the Rhodesian Fireforce.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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A discussion of the origins of the current Ukrainian conflict.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The very basics of nuclear deterrence.  MAD, 1st Strike, 2nd Strike, kilotons, megatons and SLBMs OH MY!

First Strike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL0FE6f1o9Q

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

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

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

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

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A quick definition of the 4 domains of war.

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

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

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A definition and foundational discussion of war

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