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Text the show! Episode Resources & Quick Links Recommended Reading: Fit for Service  by J. Holden and A People's Army  by Fred Anderson   Episode Summary In this episode, hosts Dr. Alexander Burns and Dr. Andrew Bamford deconstruct the "fifth-grade narrative" of April 19, 1775 . They are joined by Jim Hollister and Jared Foss , expert rangers from Minuteman National Historic Par...

Text the show! Join us for the second part of our introduction to 18th century warfare! In this conversation we focus on the tactics and military leadership of the time. This episode helps set the groundwork for all the conversations we'll be having the future.  If you missed Part I check it out to learn about the structure and social order of armies.  Support the show General Recommended Rea...

Text the show! In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we focus on the service of Irish soldiers in foreign service. Dr. Andrew Bamford gives insight into his research about the French Irish Brigades, their lineage, combat history, and what brought them to France in the first place. Dr. Alex Burns tells us about Irish service in Austrian and American service in the 18th century. We also talk about Iri...

Text the show! In this episode, we take some time to contextualize our time period. In part 1 we'll be exploring some of the social aspects of 18th century armies. Who are the men and officers? How are historic conflicts different from modern ones? How do these aspects differ between countries? If you are looking to learn more about the men who fought the battles in the 18th century this is a...

Text the show! Our premier episode! In this episode, we meet our hosts, Alex, Andrew, and Lee, and talk about the amazing time period we'll be focusing on. Whether you're a longtime military history buff or just getting into it, we're thrilled to have you with us. So grab your headphones, sit back, and join us as we explore the military history, strategy, and tactics of the 18th cen...