A Few Minutes of History

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 b

I was joined once again by the fantastic Historian Anthony Tucker-Jones to talk about the events of 1945 and the Battle of Berlin.We discuss the fall of the Third Reich, the events of the Seelow Heights, Hitler's descent into madness as well as some of the tragic individual tales from the worlds most turbulent period.Anthony's new book is out soon, to keep up to date with him - htt

I was joined today by Jon from the WW2 Wayfinder YouTube Channel.We discussed his travels to Italy to view the sites at Monte Cassino, Gran Sasso and more, we chat about the incredible difficulties that the Allies and Axis troops faced fighting in Italy.Jon's fantastic channel can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@WW2WayfinderThe Gran Sasso video is here https://youtu.be/qMtqQ

I shall be talking about the only man to be awarded the VC twice during the First World War, his name was Noel Chavasse. His first honour came at the Somme. His second, at Passchendaele, cost him his life.An incredible man who left behind an incredible legacy of how far Medical Staff will go to help their patients. If you’d like to get in touch email me at: afewminutespod@outlook

I was joined today by the Mike Croissant who is a former CIA Officer and Author.Mike's book "Bombing Hitler's Hometown: The Untold Story of the Last Mass Bomber Raid of World War II in Europe" tells the incredible story of the airmen of the Fifteenth Air Force who embarked on a deadly mission to bomb one of Europe’s most heavily defended targets—Linz, Austria—the town Hitler

In todays Podcast, I am joined by Michael G. Stroud once again as we tackle the American Civil War in Part 2 of our 3 Part series.We discuss the likelihood of a Confederate victory, the key battles and so much more! Big thanks to everyone listening and downloading, the Podcast has charted in several countries recently and its amazing to see!The linkto Michaels new book on the Byzan

I was joined today by my good friend and long time collaborator Michael G Stroud.This is Episode 1 in a 3 part series on the American Civil War. Today we discuss the prelude to the American Civil War, why it happened and what factors played a part in the Confederacy breaking away from the union. The Link to Michaels new book on the Byzantium's Twilight can be found below! https://w

Something abit different today, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks to everyone subscribing, listening and downloading, we recently hit the charts in Ireland, and Sri Lanka! So fingers crossed we can keep that up!The YouTube channel is linked below https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ?sub_confirmation=1Email me at - [email protected] you’d like me to chat a

I had the privilege today, to be joined by Colonel Chris Starling USMC (Retired) Chris’s family have a unique story, his father, himself, his brother and his son have all saw combat serving with the 1st Division US Marines, and today we dive into their story! We chat Vietnam, Desert Storm, 9/11 and more as Chris shares what life was like as a Marine during some of America’s mos

Today i was proud to welcome Phil Gioia to the the show. Phil is a veteran of the Vietnam War and a successful author.During his two deployments , Gioia received two Silver Stars for valor, a Bronze Star with “V” for valor, and two Purple Hearts. We chat in depth about his time as a young officer in the 82nd Airborne and the 1st Cavalry Division. Phil recounts everything from f