What’s this—another appearance by historian Rachael Whitbread so soon after coming on the show to tell us about her wonderful book Battle: Understanding Conflict from Hastings to Helmand? Indeed, but for a very special reason. […]
Andy Callan’s name has been around in wargaming for a very long time indeed and many of you will be familiar with his articles, especially concise rulesets, that have appeared in the wargaming press. In […]
It’s always a delight to interview someone who is not Anglo-centric in their experience of wargaming, and my guest today brings a breath of fresh air from the Netherlands to the show. Peter began as […]
Sitting here waiting for the gas company’s emergency callout team to arrive (yellow in the gas flame = not good), whilst the builder works on an ominous crack in the lounge where the bay window […]
I have just read the sad news that foremost military historian of the mid-18th century Christopher Duffy has died, aged 86. I’m sure I speak for a huge number of wargamers, soldiers and history enthusiasts […]
It’s been quite some time since I wrote a major blog post, so it seemed to me the place to start was a reflection/projection piece. It’s searingly honest, as is my wont. Hope you like […]
I seem to be the only one with the book backwards! Nick and Rich brandish their copies of my tome, to which the Lardies so generously contributed. These guys need no introduction, really, and are […]
Dr Graeme Callister is a leading military historian and Senior Lecturer in History and War Studies at York St John University. His accolades include being a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS), Fellow of […]
After a frantic week of work, it’s here: my video and slideshow report from The Other Partizan 2022 which took place last weekend. I’m grateful to Laurence and Tricks for sponsoring my trip and to […]
I am so grateful that being a podcaster allows me to interview some of the best minds in their field, and as you’ll soon realise, Rachael Whitbread is a rising star amongst military historians, particularly […]
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