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“A great episode covering the tragic but inspiring story of the Lothian and Border Horse Yeomanry in WWII. Would love a more detailed podcast on their role as part of the 79th Armoured Division on D-Day and Antwerp. Wondering if there are any surviving accounts of what it was like to serve in a...”Read full review »
Argyletraveller2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/10/24
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“An excellent podcast, focusing on obscure and fascinating aspects of British military history.”
Liz Truss Fans via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/28/24
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“In South Africa 🇿🇦 great background information about to visit the Zulu Museum thanks 🙏🏾from bus full of mostly older women from UK 🇬🇧”
yolche via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/24
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“Excellent series of podcasts that both set out the strategic/political and operational context for the actions but often also convey the human side via first hand accounts.”
Georgemc63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/24
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“This show has open my ears to a lot of battles I knew nothing about and very educational but in a entertaining way”
Milllwallpppp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/24
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“Covers a wide range of topics, really interesting information, my favourite podcast 👍👍👍”
quite averagely good via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/24
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“I LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!”
Verdi186 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“Look the perspectives and stories of a era not represented enough. I learn so much from the stories and people who are a big part of the British army.”
pep786 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“Love listening to this very informative,please do Crimean war”
davie 78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/26/23
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“Easy listening and very informative. Enjoying all the podcasts. Favourite is the Peninsula Wars”
Sharpeshooter62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/23
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“Recently found this pod, absolutely great listening. Give it a try starting with the Anglo/Zulu wars.”
Willy•Wilson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/23
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“Excellent content!!! Completely addictive interesting history!”
Button your tunic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“Only recently discovered this amazing podcast and have to admit that I have become a little bit obsessed. Great story telling, really interesting guests. Can wait to listen to more”
Tomcai74 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/04/23
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“Hello from the United States. I have been very intrigued by Wellington’s Peninsula campaign for a long time and a fan and collector of Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe’s series. This podcast is exactly what I was looking for.”
Seth .B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/22
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“The British Empire fought a lot of wars across the globe, some large, but many local obscure colonial affairs. This is a great podcast looking all of this history. What I like is hearing the stories from the perspective of those who were there, as the host often relays these accounts. Love...”Read full review »
Grifman1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/22
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“Good to kick back and listen to history and sharpe. Or at work where I listen while building Volvo trucks!”
Sir Cardigan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/22
“I’m a huge fan of this show. One of the very best history podcasts I’ve found. You have a fan in the US. Airborne!”
82ndAirborneVet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“Love the show. Been listening since the beginning and Christian tells an amazing story. Keep up the great work, mate!”
Le_baron-79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/22
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“Have recently been looking for a podcast like this and it’s perfect for me. Love my history of Britain and their small war exploit’s during the 19th century. Keep up the good work !!!”
GH Exton via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/25/22
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“Fascinating series.”
NJFW1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/22
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“Really enjoying this podcast. Thank you”
Simon198778 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/16/22
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“Loved the recent podcast where the podcast did a deep dive into the life of Lord Kitchener. Often seen as just a caricature on a poster it’s amazing to learn the details of his extraordinary career and how it affected his life. Equal attention given to topics as varied as the Zulu war and...”Read full review »
Kalquien via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/22
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“Great content and nice delivery, good voice, at least to someone who’s not a Brit 😂. Sounds like kind of a bad dude himself which combined with being a good story teller works out swimmingly for a war podcast.”
🕵🏼♂️history detective via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/22
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“This is brilliant, a great podcast, very interesting, stories are well told with enthusiasm, a genuine historian at work!”
Sparky 19 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/21
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“Hardly notice the time go past at work”
john jk kelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/21
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“I love this podcast. It’s well researched, presented well and has just the right level of detail to be interesting without diverting down too many rabbit holes. The topics are varied and I learn new stuff every episode. The presenters voices are amazing as he uses quotes to bring the voices from...”Read full review »
zorgthemerciless via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/28/21
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“I enjoyed the podcasts so much , that I had to start reading the books .I hope I haven't waited too long ,I just turned 71.Fortunately I'm a fast read so I better get at.”Read full review »
Ramp1950 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/21
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“With nuanced detail, Mr. Parkinson does a phenomenal job of creating a narrative that is easy to follow, and thoroughly entertaining. His use of first hand accounts really makes the listener feel like he has “boots on the ground” during some of the British Army’s most prolific (and sometimes...”Read full review »
G_NUTT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast. I found it recommended on Facebook and was hooked. I’ve been reading a lot about the Napoleonic Wars and started listening to the Peninsular series. It is exciting, informative and action packed with first hand accounts of the men who were there. It’s like it was...”Read full review »
LiamTelfer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/21
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“If you enjoy British military history this is the podcast for you, love it told with such enthusiasm!!”
Flashman007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/21
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“An absolutely amazing podcast - it’s so very informative, and covers the vast sweep of these fascinating episodes from history in marvellous detail. Christian’s style is very engaging too, and extremely clear - he has put great work into his research, and uses a multimedia approach to each...”Read full review »
Mickeyboyc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/21
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“It’s a real “cracking” podcast (as they probably say in England).”
JGNH12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
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“What a bloody brilliant podcast series. Well researched and presented to bring these stories to the forefront exposing old mythical views and shedding new light on those historic British Military Events. Looking forward to further feet’s of British military history and fingers crossed for the...”Read full review »
Whyty425 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/21
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“A great pod dealing with the history of the British army through different campaigns.Christian has put together a very professional show.Not to be missed.”
essaymarker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/20/21
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“Really good and in-depth, I am really enjoying it!”
britisharmy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/21
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“Such an enjoyable podcast with history presented in a passionate and enjoyable way. Lots more episodes please!”
JPGrace88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/14/21
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“Great Podcast... really interesting explanations with use of 1st person narrative. Working my through the back episodes and it’s great listening. Please keep up the good work.”
Rory boy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/29/21
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“So many battles I learned about as a child brought to life. Great!”
Whitenknight via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/21
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“High quality and well done podcast. Cheers.”
Derlemke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“I hang out for each episode! Each is well crafted, knowledgeable and told in such a a way as to be entertaining rather than dry like some history podcasts.
As a wargamer, the Red Coat History Podcast has inspired me to paint more figures and to venture into theatres I previously hadn’t.
Bring on...”Read full review »
RandomAussieCheese via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/16/20
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“Really happy to have discovered this channel, been listening to Anglo Zulu wars and read enough books thought it would be a recap - but very pleased to learn so much more. Great style throughout .”
UK-simon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/16/20
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“Well researched, easy to consume and an excellent podcast all around. A must have for any lover of military history. Keep up the great work!”
Guinness1861 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/20
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“This channel has really ignited my passion for British Military history ! I always look forward to more episodes to come !”
Jacob Clewlow via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
10/21/20
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“Well written, well researched, A great way to spend some time. Highly reccomended.”
oldsargecole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
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“Very well done and researched.”
Stoat80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/20
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“Knowing very little on the Zulu wars apart from movies Michael Caine etc!!
Will listen to all these episodes plus have viewed the videos of the battlefields which is just excellent to visualise the terrain etc.
Strongly recommend”
3752 Chris via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/20
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“I absolutely love these podcasts, the Anglo-Zulu war episodes have been fantastic to binge!”
Jake_davies95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/10/20
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“Been working through the Zulu Wars. Happy to keep going, this has been very good!”
Youngish Tom via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/16/20
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“Very informative and in great detail.”
volly fire! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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“Not the conventional high gloss podcast (which is refreshing), but the amount of research and details provided make this podcast very much worthwhile. The Zulu episodes are solid gold and that hooked me into listening to the other stories. Being from Texas I’ve never given a moments thought about...”Read full review »
aardvark6155 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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