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  • Wounded Tiger - With Martin Bennett

    Wounded Tiger - With Martin Bennett
    2024/11/14

    I was joined today by Martin Bennett, an author who has wrote the superb "Wounded Tiger" the true story of the pilot "Mitsuo Fuchida" who led the Pearl Harbor attack on the United States in December 1941, whose life was changed by an American prisoner and by a girl he never met.

    The book covers several important topics, including faith, loyalty and forgiveness, all which are incredibly relevant in todays world.

    Martin is currently in talks to secure funding to take "Wounded Tiger" to the big screen.

    For more information on Wounded Tiger and Martin, the link for the website can be found here - https://www.woundedtiger.com/

    To get a copy of Martins book, the link is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wounded-Tiger-T-Martin-Bennett/dp/0991229010

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    26 分
  • “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army

    “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army
    2024/11/07

    This is an audio upload from my YouTube Video - “Britains Greatest General”

    If you where to ask the average Britain on the street, to name a British military leader from days gone by, names like, Montgomery, the Duke of Wellington and Nelson are bound to crop up,

    Chances are that few people would name, or even have heard of the man who is the subject of todays video, a man who turned the fortune of an entire army around, who helped saved India from the Japanese, and who, in my opinion is Britains greatest general, Bill Slim!

    If you wish to watch the video version, it can be found here - Britains Greatest General - “Uncle” Bill Slim and The 14th Army
    https://youtu.be/f2GO5g1Eh3g

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  • Returning A Fallen Soldiers Diary 56 Years Later - Peter Mathews Vietnam War Veteran

    Returning A Fallen Soldiers Diary 56 Years Later - Peter Mathews Vietnam War Veteran
    2024/08/29

    I was honoured to be joined by Peter Mathews, Peter is originally from The Hague in The Netherlands, but found himself taking part in America's War in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star after saving a critically wounded soldier.

    Peter spent a year in country with the 1st Cavalry Division and towards the end of his tour found a diary belonging to a Vietnamese Soldier on Hill 724 after the battle of Dak To, the diary remained in Peter's possession until the 2020's when it was finally reunited with the fallen soldiers remaining relatives.

    Come and hear this incredible story on the Podcast.

    Peters website can be found here - http://myyearinvietnam.com/

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    56 分
  • Churchill and The Cold War - With Anthony Tucker-Jones

    Churchill and The Cold War - With Anthony Tucker-Jones
    2024/08/26

    Today i was joined by Podcast Regular Anthony Tucker-Jones, join us as we discuss an often overlooked part of the life of Winston Churchill, his role in the The Cold War.

    We discuss Operation Unthinkable and the plan to attack the Soviet Union, his relationship with the Royal Family, the conflicts around the world and so much more.

    Thank you once again Anthony for joining me, and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give the Podcast a 5* Review!

    The link for Anthonys book can be found here -
    https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Churchill-Cold-War-Warrior-Hardback/p/50765

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  • Vietnam War Veteran Interview - With Jerry Glazer

    Vietnam War Veteran Interview - With Jerry Glazer
    2024/08/11

    I was joined today by Jerry Glazer, Jerry is a veteran of the Vietnam War, being drafted into the Army shortly after graduating from College.

    Jerry never intended to be a soldier, much less lead a special Operations Team, fighting for survival in war

    He served in Special Ops with Airborne Units, 1st Cav, the Marines, and Special Operations Groups.

    The missions took him and his unit deep into enemy territory, he and his men were ghosts. Shadows of anonymity; smoke and mirrors. Mist creeping in jungles, unseen, silent, and pushing the limits of our mortality.

    Jerry has written a memoir of his time in Vietnam, which is due out in November, i shall be chatting to Jerry again when it comes out, in the meantime, a link to Jerrys website can be found below, with the first chapter of the book!

    https://www.vietnamjerry.com/





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  • A Suspicion of Spies: The Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - With Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE

    A Suspicion of Spies: The Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - With Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE
    2024/07/08
    I was joined today by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE. We spoke about his upcoming book about the life of the most extraordinary man - Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale.

    A 17-year-old Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale is working for his father, taking submarines from Vladivostok to St Petersburg for the Russian Imperial Navy. He takes a submarine out for sea trials along with a naval dockyard crew he’d never met before. Spotting a group of German ships, he gives the order to attack and sinks four of them.For this action he is awarded by Tsar Nicholas II the Order of St. Stanislav and the Order of St. Anne, imperial Russia’s highest knighthood for military valour and ‘bravery in battle’.

    Aged 18 he was engaged by Naval Intelligence as an interpreter on account of his language skills, English, Russian, French, Polish and German. He would soon grow into a buccaneering member of the British Secret Intelligence Service in a career spanning forty years which Biffy described as ‘40 years of licensed thuggery.’

    Biffy appears in over 60 books and websites and yet no one has ever written the story of his life. ‘He was rather like a ghost one knew was there but the apparition never stood still long enough for a clear view.’ A Suspicion of Spies is the first ever biography of Biffy and tells the intriguing story of an extraordinary man – suave, sophisticated, genial and rich but also a ruthless and effective spymaster. Following his career, that spanned the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and beyond, A Suspicion of Spies is awash with stories of adventure, bravery, glamour and exoticism.

    Biffy was a lifelong friend of Ian Fleming and many have considered him to be the blueprint for Bond. There is likely some truth in this. The tales of action and intrigue found in this comprehensive biography could be taken straight from the pages of From Russia with Love, which Biffy acted as ‘consultant’ for.

    The link for the book is here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suspicion-Spies-Secrets-Biography-Dunderdale/dp/1999589149/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ulTaQ7hQWRCcsbpV9_Q9tLhCDSFzQ6FEjUlV39cArZmLtn4SyDNRxyJaCkePc3TzqpK1saxQ1QlFOkXK8Jfp61MYygMzVmKXKwNu2ZPIMmGCXYhpjX37ptFB-fkz67bPaFIL2uJq6RuUvlIdA6pLU0gcuD0si7x38CdY3oWyW-_vn_dDCCPtmybGxF95378Ncs0z0E7wH9wSTWJJjw7ayzsfr-GRGBVPfa4p5CPmIJ0.g12W7YnM7rgXEkVJjIPhdFV8XolpjEhej4bIWoQ3Ta0&dib_tag=se&qid=1720374625&refinements=p_27%3ATim+Spicer&s=books&sr=1-2

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  • Hearts of Steel - With Jim Carter

    Hearts of Steel - With Jim Carter
    2024/07/01

    Today i was joined by Jim Carter.

    Jim is an author who wrote the fantastic Hearts of Steel.

    Hearts of Steel explores the time of the Royal Navy from the end of World War 1 to the Battle of Crete in May 1941. During this period the Royal Navy was taking the fight to the German war machine. There were losses, but great victories too. It was a time of developing tactics and a growing realisation that the day of the Aircraft Carrier was now, whilst the sun was setting on the era of the Battleship. The tale is unique, following the service record of an able seaman of the period. However, this is not a biography of a single man. The narrative follows the careers of the ships in which he served, their crews, commanding officers and the development of the Royal Navy as it evolved from the period of sail and canon to oil fired steel castles that could accurately hurl a shell over 12 miles.

    We chatted in depth about Jim's Great Grandfather, and in particular, about HMS Nubian and it's war career.

    Thanks to Jim for joining me.

    The link to Jim's book is here - https://www.jimcarter.online/shop

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    45 分
  • Shot in The Face By The Taliban - Life and War with The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles - With Kieran "Woody" Haywood

    Shot in The Face By The Taliban - Life and War with The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles - With Kieran "Woody" Haywood
    2024/05/13
    Today I was joined by my friend Kieran "Woody" Haywood.

    Woody served for 21 Years in the British Army in The Royal Green Jackets and The Rifles. He saw active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan where he was shot in the face by the Taliban during a firefight.

    We spoke about his life in the Army where he had a varied career that included winning various Boxing Championships, attempting brutal SAS selection and how PTSD has effected him and his post Army life.

    Woody wrote a detailed diary of his time in Afghanistan which I was lucky to get a copy of, he is the process of hopefully getting it published.

    If you where affected by any of the stories in this Podcast, or if Woody's honesty about his struggles with PTSD have encouraged you to wish to take action then I have linked below a few links for mental health support.

    Combat Stress - https://combatstress.org.uk/

    NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

    This episode will also be available on YouTube, Woody has kindly supplied me with some pictures which show some of his wounds and time on tour.

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    1 時間 17 分