Prime and Load!
Welcome to the Prime & Load Podcast!
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the pivotal wars, battles, strategies, and figures that shaped the 18th century. From the rise of powerful empires to the dramatic shifts in military tactics, we delve into the stories behind the soldiers, commanders, and innovations that altered the course of history. Whether you’re a military history buff or just curious about this transformative period, we’ll guide you through the battles, conflicts, and the evolution of warfare that defined an era.
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Latest Episodes
A Guide to the Holy Roman Empire: Habsburgs, Electors, and the Reichsarmee
Episode Resources & Quick LinksRecommended Reading: The Holy Roman Empire in the 18th Century and Wurttemberg in the 18th Century by Peter Wilso...
A Year in Review: Our Favorite Moments and the Road Ahead
It has been an incredible twelve months of deep dives, research, and podcasting. Today, Lee, Alex, and Andrew are taking a step back from the 18th century to take a personal look at everything that has happened with Prime & Load ov...
The Jacobite Rising VI: The Battle of Culloden
Episode Resources & Member LinksUnlock the Ful...
Snow and Iron: The Battle of Mollwitz
In the spring of 1741, the Austrian high command looked at the Prussian Army and saw a joke. To the battle-hardened veterans of the Habsburg Empire, Frederick II’s men were nothing more than a parade-ground army obsessed with perfect drill, but...
A Failure of Command: The British Disaster at Cartagena
Decades before the American Revolution or the Seven Years' War, the British Empire assembled an armada of over 180 ships and 30,000 men. Their target: the Spanish stronghold of Cartagena de Indias. It was the largest expeditionary force the Bri...
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