A Few Minutes of History

I was joined by Ricky D. Phillips (@RDPHistory on Twitter) we spoke in depth about the life of one of the worlds most famous Warships The Belgrano, we spoke about its life during the Second World War as USS Phoenix until its sinking in 1982 as The Belgrano. If you'd like a copy of Ricky's new book it can be found here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&bbn=266239&rh=p_27%3...

I was joined this week by Robert Riggs, an American Investigative Reporter, Riggs was an embedded reporter with the Army unit that led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. His assignments have included covering the White House, Congress, Pentagon, and State Department during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush.  Among the three Alfred I. duPont Columbia Journalis...

In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria and the rest of China in 1937. The Chinese airforce was in a parlous state and needed a capable commander they got one, in the form of an American, Clair Lee Chennault, who brought along 100 Pilots that successfully stopped the Japanese Airforce despite being heavily outnumbered, in less advanced aircraft and thousands of miles from home. My partnership with Wartim...

I am joined today by Tom Petch, Tom is a former SAS Officer who wrote "Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS" we dive into the remarkable deception campaign that turns the eccentric Dudley Clarkes idea into the most famous and best Special Forces Unit.  Tom served with the British Army until 1997 leading small teams gathering Intelligence on the Khmer Rouge in...

Today i was joined by  Anthony Tucker-Jones who joined me to talk about his book Battle of The Cities. We dive into some of the brutal but pivotal battles for key Cities on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. A copy of the book can be found here -  https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Battle-of-the-Cities-Hardback/p/23296 Anthony Tucker-Jones, a former intelligence officer, is an author and...

Hello! Thank you all for being so patient! I am back and today i am joined once again by my good friend Jon from the fantastic YouTube Channel WW2 Wayfinder. We discuss his trip to Normandy for the anniversary, his flight in a P-51 Mustang as well as his insane growth on YouTube and so much more! Check out the channels YouTube here - https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory Jon's YouTube can...

In todays episode, I had the privilege and honour of talking to Robin Bartlett,   he kindly recounted his extraordinary combat experiences as a 22-year-old 1st Lieutenant in the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)  leading his 28-man platoon on search and destroy missions, firefights and helicopter combat assaults into hot landing zones at the height of the Vietnam War, as well as adapting to life as...

I am joined by Ian Pegg (@cluelesspegg on Twitter) and we discuss The Royal Army Chaplains Department, from the start of the War, to the Beaches of Dunkirk, Normandy, Bergen Belsen and everything in between.  Thanks to Ian for his time and i hope you all enjoy this one! Don't forget over on YouTube we have a wide collection of videos for you all as well! Send us Fan Mail

Hello everyone! Thanks for sticking with the Podcast! For those of you after my links and emails to get in touch they are here! Twitter - @afewminshistory Instagram - @afewminutesofhistory LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-corfield-94980b1ab Email - afewminutespod@outlook.com Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode i am joined by Historian James Jefferies, and we discuss the war in the air from an RAF and USAAF point of view.  We discuss how the tactics changed throughout the war with the invention of new technology, more manpower and bigger resources.  If you'd like to get in touch with James his Twitter handle is - @jamesjhistory  As always my YouTube channel is - https://www.youtube...

I am joined by my friend Jon from the YouTube Channel - WW2 Wayfinder We discuss his fantastic YouTube video which shows the fencing off of the Bois Jacques area in the Ardennes, of the Band of Brothers Easy Company Fame! We discuss the reasoning behind this and give our own personal view points on the situation. The video that we chatted about in the Podcast - https://youtu.be/_UOCb3VhXeU If you...

I am joined today by Dr Matthew Powell, an Air Power Historian.  We discuss RAF Bomber Command as a whole from its inception in 1936 through to the end of the Second World War. If you'd like to get in touch with Matthew he can be found here -  Twitter - @tac_air_power Email - matthew.powell@port.ac.uk Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode, i'm joined once again by historian Michael G. Stroud. This is part one of a series on America in the Interwar period, we discuss Isolationism, the slowing down of arming the military and everything inbetween! If you'd like to see more of Michaels work, you can find him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/ Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode I am joined by Eric Lee who wrote the fascinating book "Britain's Plot To Kill Hitler: The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE.  Come and listen as we discuss some of the most outrageous plots to assassinate the German Furher. If you'd like a copy of Eric's book it can be found here - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Britains-Plot-to-Kill-Hitler/p/21109 A li...

Operation Market Garden was an Allied plan that in theory would of dealt a lethal hook into the heart of industrial Germany. In reality however, the Operation was a grand failure and potentially set the Allies back further. Me and Anthony Tucker-Jones discuss the Operation in detail.  Send us Fan Mail

Was Hugo Boss Adolf Hitlers tailor? Did he design the infamous uniforms of the Waffen SS or was it a myth that became popular after the war? Well in todays episode we discuss this! Send us Fan Mail

In today's episode, i was joined by American Historian and friend of the Podcast, Michael Stroud. We dicussed the Battle of Amien in 1918, and debate whether the battle should be held in higher standing in the historical world? If you'd like to contact Michael or view his work his Linkedin is here; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/ Send us Fan Mail

Flying Officer Lloyd Trigg is the only member of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, to be awarded the Victoria Cross on the recommendation of the enemy.  Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode, i am joined by Anthony Richards as we discuss the fantastic true story of the Christmas Truce, with some amazing first hand accounts from the men who where there! I want to a special thanks to Greenhill Books and Pen and Sword for arranging this interview. Anthony's book is linked here and i highly recommend it!  https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-True-Story-of-the-Christm...

The Third Battle of Ypres became known for the utterly horrendous conditions the men who fought, lived and died in the area faced.  In todays episode, we discuss the background of the battle and why it lasted so long and cost well over 500,000 men their lives.  Send us Fan Mail

"THE NAVY IS HERE" cried HMS Cossacks boarding party as it raided the German ship The Altmark  on the hunt for prisoners of war!  Come and hear the fantastic story of Royal Navy bayonet wielding Sailors as they clashed with their German foe in February 1940! Also the books i speak about at the end of this podcast are linked here -  Life and Death on the Eastern Front - https://www.pen-an...

January 1879, the British launch an attack on Zululand, aiming to defeat the Zulu army and claim their lands. However, the British suffered a huge defeat at Isandlwana, and now 4000 Zulu's are making their way to the mission station at Rorkes Drift to destroy the small British Garrison stationed inside.  Todays episode discusses that battle! Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode, i am once again joined by Anthony Tucker-Jones to discuss The Waffen SS.  We break down the differences between the Waffen SS and the rest of the SS. The numerous foreign volunteers and what drove them to join the SS. And much, much more! Send us Fan Mail

In todays episode. I discuss the superb miniseries Band of Brothers.  In todays episode I discuss the incredible work that went on behind the scenes to bring this work of art to life!  Send us Fan Mail

One of the most notorious and evil Nazi doctors of World War II, Josef Mengele known as The Angel of Death, performed gruesome medical experiments on thousands of prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp.  YouTube -  https://youtube.com/channel/UC4y2VEewZpgwxfHFwT0TVsQ TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@afewminutesofhistory?_t=8VwHaKiCNwz&_r=1 Send us Fan Mail