Military History Plus

By: Dr Spencer Jones & Prof Gary Sheffield
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  • The Military History plus podcast takes a dive deep into the fascinating world of conflict and its impact on various aspects of society. From the grand sweep of history to the intricate details of individual battles, we explore it all. We also delve into the ways in which war has shaped art, literature, and even hobbies like wargaming and football. www.militaryhistoryplus.com
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Episodes
  • S2E8 – Khaki Elections – General Election special

    S2E8 – Khaki Elections – General Election special
    Jun 28 2024
    Amid Britain's current general election, join Gary and Spencer as they delve into the compelling history of the UK's 'khaki' general elections. In this insightful podcast, they investigate four pivotal 20th-century elections that took place during or after major conflicts, shaping the nation's political landscape in profound ways. Discover how the 1900 general election was influenced by the fervour of the Second Boer War. This election saw the Conservative Party solidify its power, bolstered by a wave of imperialist sentiment and public support for the war effort. Next, they examine the 1918 general election, held in the aftermath of World War I. This election was marked by significant changes, including an expanded electorate due to new suffrage laws. The electorate, weary from the war and yearning for change, propelled Lloyd George's coalition to a decisive victory, reshaping the political scene. The 1945 general election is another focal point, occurring just after the end of World
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S2E7 – Winston Churchill, Pt2 – The Great War

    S2E7 – Winston Churchill, Pt2 – The Great War
    Feb 21 2024
    In this second episode on Winston Churchill and War, Gary and Spencer discuss Churchill’s military experience and leadership during the Great War. They begin by reviewing historical and academic books on Churchill’s career and his time during the Great War. They then move on to explore Churchill’s initial role during the conflict as the First Lord of the Admiralty. However, his tenure was marred by the Gallipoli Campaign, a failed amphibious assault on the Ottoman Empire, for which he faced criticism . Later, he voluntarily resigned and joined the British Army, serving on the Western Front as a battalion commander. His hands-on experience in the trenches provided invaluable insight into the realities of combat and bolstered his political credibility, helping him rehabilitate his reputation and career damaged by the Gallipoli fiasco. After leaving the Western Front, Winston Churchill's role in the Great War shifted to the political arena. He returned to government service and held vari
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • S2E6 – Winston Churchill, pt1 – his early life

    S2E6 – Winston Churchill, pt1 – his early life
    Feb 14 2024
    In this episode, Gary and Spencer delve deep into the early life, career, and complex character of Winston Churchill, an influential and often controversial figure in Britain's military, political and imperial history. This episode is the first of a short series and covers Churchills early life up to the end of the Second South African War (Boer War) in 1901/2. With a keen focus on Churchill's intricate relationship with war, they offer insightful perspectives on his roles as a man, politician, and military leader in his early life. They start out by considering books on Churchill that they feel give an insight to the man and his legacy. Born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, he was the progeny of Lord Randolph Churchill, a prominent Conservative politician, and the American heiress Jennie Jerome. Churchill's formative years were marked by familial tension, with his parents often absorbed in their political endeavours. Largely raised by a nanny, he attended various schools before graduating
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    1 hr and 13 mins

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