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The guest today is former soldier Neale Smiles and on this episode we have an extensive discussion on military simulation and training, particularly within the British Army. It explores the evolution of simulation technologies, including virtual reality and augmented reality, and their application in training soldiers at various levels, from individual skills to large-scale battle group operations. The conversation highlights the benefits and limitations of different simulation methods and the challenges of procurement and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, Neale touches upon the importance of data analytics in simulation and contrasts the approaches of different nations in utilising these technologies for military preparedness.

No Desert Island Dits as Neale has been on previously.

Pod note: The mystery innovative country Neale was referring to just before speaking about the Danes was of course the Netherlands.

LINKS DISCUSSED DURING THE EPISODE

1. Challenger LDT (@9:30) https://youtu.be/S9-Eghtai3s?si=9jE6zWJ056XPSz4a

2. Version 2 Tank Sim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZ1F7jTSMA

3. Version 3 Tank Sim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FM_KQH-p8

4. Air Defence. https://youtu.be/AuGWljxH_kw?si=MNXQYX9TiyoPVhUJ

5. Leeroy & QBO - https://youtu.be/mLyOj_QD4a4

6. Leo1A5 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/09/08/to-train-ukrainian-troops-the-danish-military-had-to-borrow-leopard-1-tanks-from-three-museums/

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The guest today is Kim Read who was previously on pods 49 and 79 when we discussed the International Long Range Recce Patrol School and the East German Army.

On this episode we talk about the Provisional Irish Republican Army's (IRA) campaign against British forces in Germany during the Troubles. The discussion highlights the increased threat and vulnerability experienced by soldiers and their families stationed there, who became soft targets for attacks. It also touches on the impact on daily life, increased security measures, and the psychological effects of living under constant threat. The conversation further compares the motivations and tactics of the IRA with those of soldiers, as well as drawing parallels with other terrorist groups like the Red Army Faction in Germany, and reflects on the lasting impact of these events and the challenges of achieving true reconciliation.

No Desert Island Dits this episode as Kim has been a guest previously. The film we discuss is "Yesterday's Enemy" starring Stanley Baker, Guy Rolfe, Leo McKern and Gordon Jackson.

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The guest today is former Royal Logistic Corps soldier and author James Lee. James was my guest on podcast 38 where we discussed his first book about his tour in Afghanistan called "Licking The Taliban’s Flip Flop". In this episode we discuss his second book about his tour in Bosnia and Croatia in the 90s "Sleeping In The Ditch With Slobodan Milosevic".

James's book choice on Desert Islands Dits is "The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to The Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. My choice is James's book "Sleeping In The Ditch With Slobodan Milosevic".

Offer code to get 25% off James's book is TUSP25.

Get in touch with James at:

Author Website

https://www.jamesleeauthor.co.uk/

Book Store

https://james-lee.sumupstore.com/

Flying Website

https://www.buddysaviation.club/

WHERE TO GET OUR DESERT ISLAND DITS BOOK CHOICES

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"BUY ME A COFFEE"

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