The tower of power.....
This episode explores the Japanese Malayan Campaign in WW2 and explains why it was critical to Australia , USA and a young man in Afghanistan in 2006
Warning, There is actual combat soundscapes so please if suffering from PTSD , be aware and listen at your own discretion. Go gently my friends.
Credits Eric Bogal, Complaints dept, Fox newsreels, Mr Haigh
One of the most versitile tanks of the second world war
"The Queen of the Battlefield"
As a young LT on his first posting , Horace gives us a graphic and full account of his flight from Isandlwana.
At the beginning of the war, the Char B1 was considered the mightiest Tank on earth......
The little Czech tank that thought it could.
Looking like it was made of cardboard box, come listen to Bruce and Paul talk about this remarkable machine
The Tanks Continue to Roll
Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the origins of the main BattleTank
Listed as one of the British Empire's darkest days, we trace what happens on that bleached plain in Zululand
The Zulu wars , what caused them and why. Join Paul and Alfred as they discuss this and the fabric of Zulu society.
With with their backs against the wall, the british forces fight a desperate and bloody battle to save Egypt and the whole middle East from being crushed under the tread of Rommel
New Zealand's greatest soldier , and British Empires most decorated soldier of WW2
Facing off an entire company german stormtroopers during the germans last desperate thrusts to end the war in the germans favour, Joseph Keables smoking Lewis gun said "NO"!
we have an episode that I think any Canadian would love to listen too, fingers crossed. Also we have the voices of soldiers present at Vimy ridge to keep me honest.
Bill Speakman was the man of the moment when the chinese wanted his hill.
Albert Jacka was one of Australia's finest soldiers who while gaining great acclaim was never able to be make this stick with his superiors.
The Ghurkas! Nothing else need be said for them, and Gage Gale was one of their toughest.
Join Paul as he explores Luke O'connors Career as he grasps glory for king and empire.