Made for military professionals, interesting for civilians
The opening for every episode explains that the podcast is intended as a teaching tool for junior officers and NCOs in the Australian military, but I must say: as an American non-combatant, I find the show an interesting glimpse into the thought process and mechanics behind military planning. In particular: I appreciate the host’s objective (and slightly bemused) take on the historical blunders of his own country’s military during the Malaya campaign, and how he highlights the social and egotistical obstacles to effective military planning (planning around the racist assumption that the Japanese would be unable to see at night due to the shape of their eyes for instance) as being equally important to the more by-the-book logistical quandaries of supply lines and allocation of resources. Good stuff for officers in training and military history buffs alike!
Trichotomy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/21/18
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I really love watching war films and this is a great podcast to listen during my commute. Love to listen to more episode soon. Keep them coming!
JM Seals via Apple Podcasts · Philippines · 03/18/18
I’ve listened to all the Long Tan episodes with Dave Sabben. They are excellent insights into not just the battle, but the overall situation encountered by 6RAR in Vietnam.
Gilly the great via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 09/03/19
But find this very interesting.
frenchie frier via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/07/19
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