Episodes

  • 010 - British Navy Officers and men of the navy What the British navy is and what it fights for

    010 - British Navy Officers and men of the navy What the British navy is and what it fights for
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    27 mins
  • 009 - British Navy The navy and army transport The navy that flies

    009 - British Navy The navy and army transport The navy that flies
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    27 mins
  • 008 - British Navy Dealing with the submarines The navy and the mine

    008 - British Navy Dealing with the submarines The navy and the mine
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    30 mins
  • 007 - British Navy The grasp of the Mediterranean Sea and land power

    007 - British Navy The grasp of the Mediterranean Sea and land power
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    14 mins
  • 006 - British Navy Sweeping the enemy from the oceans

    006 - British Navy Sweeping the enemy from the oceans
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    13 mins
  • 005 - British Navy The centre of sea-power

    005 - British Navy The centre of sea-power
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    18 mins
  • 004 - British Navy Duties and responsibilities of the sea service

    004 - British Navy Duties and responsibilities of the sea service
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    19 mins
  • 003 - Mountain Warfare Camps Protection of line of communication Defence of post

    003 - Mountain Warfare Camps Protection of line of communication Defence of post
    Jan 17 2026
    Explore two compelling essays that delve into military strategy and tactics. The first, written in 1909 by British officer Wilkinson Dent Bird, discusses the intricacies of mountain warfare based on the British Armys experiences on the Indian frontier, particularly in Afghanistan. The second essay, penned in 1917 by naval historian John Leyland, examines the strategic maneuvers of the British navy during World War I. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of military thought through the lens of two distinct yet interconnected theaters of war. - Summary by David Wales
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    14 mins