Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
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Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
Military Revolution in Northeastern Europe, 1558-1721
Militärhistoria
1 hour 8 minutes 18 seconds
2 years ago
Military Revolution in Northeastern Europe, 1558-1721
Between 1558 and 1721, Sweden, Denmark, Muscovy / Russia, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Prussia-Brandenburg competed for power and influence in a series of wars dubbed "The Northern Wars" by our guest professor Robert Frost. We discuss how these states handled the challenge of new military technology and tactics, growing armies, skyrocketing military spending, and combat against opponents with varying capabilities in different climate and terrain, in in a process called military revolution. It would transform the societies and warfare alike, creating the fiscal-military state, the precursor of modern states. This first of military revolutions is by it is seen by its supporters as an prerequisite for major military and political change ever since.
Militärhistoria
Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
