The Dead Warrior Society
Exploring history's greatest soldiers, warriors, and armies throughout the ages. The Dead Warrior Society uses contemporary accounts of what actually happened from those who saw it as well as scholarly research.
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Episodes
18 episodes
Robert Rogers: Hero or Villain?
In this episode we briefly discuss the exfiltration out of Canada by the Rangers after the destruction of St. Francis. Unlike the other legs of the expedition, the exfil was an unmitigated disaster. However, the meat of the episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:13
The Rangers Raid on St. Francis
Welcome to this episode of the Dead Warrior Society Podcast, where we dive deep into the infamous Raid on St. Francis, led by Robert Rogers and his Rangers. While this event has been widely discussed in history, many accounts of the raid are ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:07:35
The Rangers Invade Canada and the Battle on Snowshoes
In this episode of the Dead Warrior Society Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Robert Rogers and his Ranger Task Force as they face unimaginable challenges during their mission across the wilderness of Lake Champlain, a treacherous...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:58
TAKE YOUR REVENGE: The Rangers Prepare for the Raid Against St. Francis
In this Episode of the Dead Warrior Society, we examine the events leading up to the St. Francis Raid and the volunteers who joined the Ranger's ranks for the near suicide mission. We also take a look at the various controversies surrounding th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:35
The Most Formidable Tribe in the New World
In this episode we discuss the main fighting force of the French during the French and Indian War: The Abenaki. Often described as a peaceful people who were merely traders and recent Christian converts in the mid 17th century, the reality and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:32
Guerrilla Warfare in North America: Robert Rogers Activates His Rangers
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex history of the French and Indian War, framed within the larger context of the Seven Years' War. We break down the key players, strategies, and turning points of this critical conflict between colon...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:18
History's First Tier 1 Unit: Robert Rogers and the Evolution of His Rangers
In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating history of Robert Rogers and the formation of his legendary Ranging Companies just before the outbreak of the French and Indian War. Known for their ruthless effectiveness and unique style of war...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:24
The Rise of European Asymmetrical Warfare in North America
In this episode of The Dead Warrior Society, we set the stage for a deep dive into one of history’s most intriguing military figures: Robert Rogers and his legendary Ranger Companies. Known for their brutal and effective use of asymmetrical war...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:30
Sparta's Revenge at Amphipolis: Brasidas's Legacy Part III
Welcome to The Dead Warrior Society, where we explore the most pivotal moments in history through the lens of warfare, strategy, and leadership. In this episode, we delve into the Final Battle of Amphipolis (422 BCE) — a decisive clash between ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:39
Sparta's Guerrilla War Against Athens: Brasidas's Legacy Part II
In this episode we discuss Brasida's asymmetrical war against the Athenians in Northern Greece. The Spartan General's campaign is so effective, that he is able to bring the Athenians to the negotiating table to talk terms and agree to an armist...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:39
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The Rogue Spartan: Brasidas's Legacy Part I
In this episode of the DWS podcast, we explore the military exploits of the Spartiate Brasidas. He was, without a doubt an absolute rebel and in some cases insubordinate. However, it was his rebellious nature that made him the most effective Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:50
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Corruption, Betrayal, and Suicide - The Demise of King Cleomenes I of Sparta
In this episode we explore the second half of Cleomenes I career as a King of Sparta in the late 6th and early 5th century. His blatant corruption and wild betrayal against Sparta play a part in his downfall but ultimately during this time his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:04
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The Schizophrenic Sociopathic Spartan King - Cleomenes I
In the is episode we explore the checkered history of King Cleomenes I of Sparta. He was both ruthless and sick and more than willing to destroy both his enemies and allies to keep a chokehold on the Spartan throne.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:07:11
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Sparta's Teenage Asymmetrical Warriors - The Krypteia
In this episode we discuss the secret group of Spartan youths known as the Krypteia: an elite cohort of students from the Agoge who would deploy into Messenia to hunt down and assassinate problematic Helots.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:37
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The Spartan Agoge Pt. II - The Myth of Spartan Pederasty
In this episode we explore one of the most pervasive modern myths about Sparta and their educational system, Spartan Pederasty.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:02:06
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The Spartan Agoge Part I - Fitness, Discipline, and Obedience
In this episode of the Dead Warrior Society Podcast, we dive into how the Spartan's prepared their boys for war within the compulsory Spartan education system, the Agoge.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:32
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