A Few Minutes of History
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
Email me at - afewminutespod@outlook.com
Twitter - @afewminshistory
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Episodes
60 episodes
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...
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Episode 60
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1:00:35
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 w...
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Episode 59
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41:17
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 Britis...
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Episode 58
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27:03
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 p...
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Episode 57
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26:24
“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 ...
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Episode 56
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10:02
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. Pe...
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Episode 55
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56:21
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...
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Episode 54
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1:03:01
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 f...
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Episode 53
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1:12:01
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, ta...
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Episode 52
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1:06:55
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 t...
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Episode 51
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45:04
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...
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Episode 50
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1:16:50
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...
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Episode 49
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51:33
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 ...
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Episode 48
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55:06
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 ...
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Episode 47
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6:31
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...
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Episode 46
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32:11
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 t...
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Episode 45
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1:11:23
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 fa...
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Episode 44
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50:38
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 channe...
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Episode 43
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19:45
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...
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Episode 42
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1:07:34
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 Purp...
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Episode 41
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1:00:01
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 mai...
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Episode 40
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59:56
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...
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Episode 39
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51:02
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 ...
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Episode 38
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53:12
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, a...
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Episode 37
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53:07
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 successf...
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Episode 36
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