Coming up on the syndicate… 22 Oct - Op MANNA (WW2) with Frank Plesak 29 Oct - The Teutonic Order (1190-1291) with Dr Nicholas Morton 5 Nov - History and Wargame Desgin with Alessio Cavatore Check them out over the next few weeks wherever you get your pods!

From Private Soldier in the militia to General in the Continental Army in one promotion - Gen Nathanael Greene’s story is told via @salinabbaker.bsky.social ‘s Novel ‘The Line Of Splendor’ This week’s ep discusses the novel and Gen Greene’s experience of the #AmericanRevolution (1765-1783)

Super interesting ep this week with @salinabbaker.bsky.social about Gen Natanael Greene and her book ‘The Line of Splendor’, tackling his life during the #AmericanRevolution Out this Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts

👋 If you missed it this week - check out @historyniall.bsky.social discussing the London Underground during #WW1 and #WW2 💬 Who knew that during the Zepplin Raids of the #FWW people used the Underground for shelter as well and this is where it first started Have a fab weekend 👋

👋 This week’s ep with @historyniall.bsky.social was so interesting and with a huge depth of detail from his research 💬 📖 To follow on from the subject, his new book ‘Underground 1801-1902’ coming in Jan 26 as the first of two volumes 📕 Really looking forward to reading it 👌 #Underground

👋 On today’s ep - The Shelters of the London Underground in Two World Wars #WW1 & #WW2 with @historyniall.bsky.social 💬 great discussion on the reasons why the underground was used and the innovations made 🎧 Listen where ever you get your pods 🎙️ #FWW #SWW

This week on the pod - ‘The Shelters of the #LondonUnderground in Two World Wars’ with @historyniall.bsky.social Who knew more people sheltered in the Underground in the #FWW than the #SWW? Out Wednesday wherever you get your pods #WW1 #WW2

Fab to have recorded an ep with the wonderful Wendy Holden about her recent book release ‘The Teacher of Auschwitz’ discovering all about the experience of Alfred ‘Fredy’ Hirsch Ep will be released later this year Recording photo via Podcastle

"The most dangerous were the first and last five trips. During the whole war, 51% of aircrew were killed on operations, 12% were killed or wounded in non-operational accidents and 13% became prisoners of war or evaders. Only 24% survived the war unscathed."

Back at Ep 13 we discussed with Andre Dellovoet about the Unsung Heroes of #Waterloo (1815) - focussing on the Dutch-Belgium contingent Battle at #Quatres-Bras The documentary premier is this weekend in Veghel. #Napoleonics An updated perspective! Image provided by Andre

👋 💬 with Nick Skinner from @toofatlardies.bsky.social on the pod about Sharp Practice - the ambiguous nature of friction in #wargaming is a key component surrounding unpredictable moments in conflict - in this game, it even has an effect on movement! #Napoleonics 🎧 wherever you get your pods

This week - a chat with @toofatlardies.bsky.social Nick Skinner about how Airfix gets everyone into wargaming! Coming up: The Shelters of the London Underground in #WW1 & #WW2 with @historyniall.bsky.social Gen Greene Op MANNA #SWW And #TeutonicKnights… An exciting & eclectic mix this month

On today’s ep - Nick Skinner from @toofatlardies.bsky.social discusses #historical #wargaming and how it can give insights into #history A particular deep dive into some games also, including Chain of Command 2 #WW2 and Sharp Practice #Napoleonics Listen wherever you get your pods!

Tomorrow’s pod ep release: #Historical #Wargaming and ‘The Lard’ with Nick Skinner from ‘Two Fat Lardies’ Fabulous fun talking the combination of favourite subjects, we discuss the merits of historical wargaming and what got Nick into it… …Out tomorrow Recorded on PodcastleAI

👋 The Herefordshire Light Infantry deployed to Suvla Bay during the #Gallipoli campaign in #WW1 with circa 1000 men on strength, albeit replacements came in, circa 900 became casualties for various reasons 🎧 Listen to their story on this week’ ep with Andy Taylor 🎙️ #history

👋 #VCs last week with Mark Green to Andy Taylor talking the #Herefordshire Light Infantry completing their first overseas deployments this week - both link in #Anglo-BoerWar (1899-1902) and relate way back to ep4 - lessons from the war with @historian1914.bsky.social 💪 Do give them a listen 🎧

On today’s release - The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum spoken about by Andy Taylor Fascinating to know from first hand knowledge from veterans about Suvla Bay during the #Gallipoli landings in 1915 during the #FWW / #WW1 ! Catch this wherever you get your pods. #History

This week we’re speaking with Andy Taylor from the Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum about their roles in the #Anglo-BoerWar, #FWW and #SWW Fascinating, even talking about the capture of Admiral Doenitz car pennants Out tomorrow

If you missed it - discussing the #VictoriaCross this week, centred on the #SWW / #WW2 #Arnhem 1944 actions, but Mark Green also talks about its institution and the intro of posthumous awards to individuals like Lts Melville and Coghill Fascinating. Have a fab weekend.

Today’s ep, we were inspired by the recounting of the five #VictoriaCross’ awarded for the Battle of #Arnhem between 17-26 Sep 44 Expertly told with the knowledge from his research and book, it was a pleasure to host Mark Green on pod Enjoy and review whatever you get your pods #History #WW2 #SWW

Tomorrow ep discusses the #VictoriaCross and includes like Lord Roberts, Evelyn Wood and others as well as the actions at The Battle of #Arnhem in 1944 The fab Mark Green even tells the story of what happened when the first recipient was awarded it by #QueenVictoria in 1857

On the 81st anniversary of the beginning of Op #MarketGarden on Wed, this week’s ep welcomes Mark Green to discuss the Victoria Cross and the five relating to the Battle of #Arnhem in 1944 A wonderfully enjoyable chat where Mark Green’s depth of interesting knowledge was so good #SWW #WW2

Who knew a small town such a #Besancon in France would provide so much insight into the #SWW / #WW2? Thanks to Jon Cresswell we have 3 eps: Ep 10: ‘The Women in Blue’ Ep 20: ‘The #Liberation’ Ep 32: ‘The Mistaken Air Raid and SOE’ Footnote in #history no longer Have a fab day

Did you know that in #WW2 / #SWW when Capt Harry Rees launched an #SOE raid on the airplane production factory at Sochaux, they first entered the compound to be invited to play football with the German Guards? Jon Cresswell discusses this on this week’s ep about the nearby town of #Besancon

Today’s release - who knew of the bravery of #SOE officer Capt Harry Ree during #WW2 / #SWW Jon Cresswell discusses one event related to #Besancon in pt 3 of his appearances on the syndicate in today’s released ep A footnote in history no longer View of the fort in Besancon

Tomorrow’s ep returns for part 3 of the story of Besancon during #WW2 / #SWW by Jon Cresswell Part 1 (Ep 10) was ‘The Women in Blue’ about the detainees held there Part 2 (Ep 20) was the #Liberation This part focuses on the #RAF bombing raid and #SOE ops by Capt Harry Ree

Had a fab time chatting the #AmericanRevolution / #WarofIndependence with @salinabbaker.bsky.social through her book ‘The Line of Splendor’ about Gen Nathanael Greene Gen Greene presided over Maj John Andre’s trial, which was most interesting Coming in Nov Recorded via @podcastleai.bsky.social

A new area of #history for us, we’ve recorded an ep ‘Discussing the #TeutonicKnights’ with the excellent Dr @nicmorton.bsky.social So interesting how they were active from the Middle East to the Baltics in the 12th & 13th Centuries Coming soon in Nov/Dec Recorded via @podcastleai.bsky.social

In the face of disaster, General Slim’s leadership was a beacon. He was a constant, reassuring presence during the withdrawal, touring the front and offering encouragement. He famously watched his gaunt troops enter India, defeated but "not disgraced" #Leadership #MilitaryHistory #WW2 #GeneralSlim

👋 Fab books discussed on the pod this week with Dr Rob Lyman about the similarities between the warfighting lessons learned during the #FWW and #SWW, then forgotten as the soldiers returned. Yet in the #KoreanWar (1950-53) they were relearned quickly due to the proximity of #WW2 experience ⚔️

👋 New ep release with Dr Rob Lyman about his co-authored book ‘Discussing Korea: War Without End’ ⚔️ 💬 Rob introduces the causes and lessons from the war on this fascinating ep as an insight into the book 📕 🎧 and review via the profile linktree 🔗 for wherever you get your pods 🎙️ #history

Today in 1715 one of the towering figures of history, Louis XIV, died. His 72 year reign remains the longest verified reign in world history, beating our Elizabeth II by under 2 years. He enlarged France ...... and broke it. His last few years were marked by personal & dynastic tragedy 👇

September marks the month of the Battle of #Inchon (1950) during the #KoreanWar, where Gen MacArthur used amphibious landings to reverse the course of the war This week on the pod, we’re discussing ‘Korea: War Without End’ with its co-author Dr Robert Lyman Out this Weds #history

Saw this small unassuming plaque today and it reminded me of 218 (Gold Coast) Sqd RAF - motto ‘in time’ -who become unofficially known as ‘Weston Super Mare’s Own’ A #WW2 / #SWW family link that will hopefully become an @historysyndicate.bsky.social pod ep #LestWeForget Photo: my own

👋 Great to have recorded a super pod on ‘The #LondonUnderground shelters of #WW1 / #FWW & #WW2 / #SWW’ with @historyniall.bsky.social Who knew that only circa 14% of the London population used the tube as a shelter in WW2? Coming soon…

👋’The rule of thumb’ refers to millers testing the quality of flour and ‘the millers golden thumb’ refers to the old practice to hold flour back for themselves or to overcharge 😮 Who knew? 🤷‍♂️ 🎧 Find out on this week’s ep ‘discussing Charlecote Mill with Karl Grevatt’ 📷 K. Grevatt

👋 Coming soon… 🎙️ Recorded a fabulous pod talking about historical #wargaming and ‘spreading the lard’ with Nick Skinner from @toofatlardies.bsky.social 💬Discussing tabletop gaming, including #WW2 and #Napoleonics to understand #history and events 😝Great fun! 🎧 Recorded via Podcastle.ai

P-51, the Cadillac of the sky. #WW2 #HISTORY

👋 Did you know flour mills used to have protective blessings and markings in the mills to prevent bad tidings? 🎧 Find out all about it on this week’s ep ‘Discussing Charlecote Mill with Karl Grevatt’ #History #Warwickshire 📷’s Courtesy of Karl Grevatt

Fab to have recorded using Podcastle another pod ep with Alessio Cavatore on #history and #wargaming design A bit of #WW2 Bolt Action Game, historical and #Waterloo amongst the convo Coming soon - likely in November

👋 Coming Weds - who knew millers were such centres of the local economy between medieval up to recent times? We discuss Charlcote Mill - mentioned in the #DomesdayBook (1086) and still a working flour mill in #Warwickshire (UK) operated by the fab Karl Grevatt #History

Did you know that the AEF in #WW1 / #FWW had to clear the first trench and be out by 16 minutes? If they had no watch, chances are the barrage, either friendly or enemy, would hit them Fabulous insight from this week’s ep on the importance of the wrist watch and time with Dr Eric Hollister

👋 Two eps this week - great fun and both awesome topics 🎧 If you like listening to what podcast, don’t forget to leave us a review, or simply rate, wherever you get your pods It helps us reach more people to keep the topics coming 💪 Have a fab weekend 👋

#OTD 22 August 1485 - 540 years ago, the #BattleofBosworth was fought Why didn’t Northumberland not engage in the battle? Listen to Mark and @battlefieldben.bsky.social thoughts and much much on an impromptu ep release today Available wherever you get your podcasts

👋 A special week - we’ve had The Importance of the Wrist Watch to the #FWW / #WW1 but we’re also going to have a special anniversary episode for one of the most significant dates in British history! An impromptu ep with @battlefieldben.bsky.social discussing The #BattleofBosworth! Out tomorrow!

👋 The overlooked importance of the wrist watch in the #FWW / #WW1 charts its development from the #AngloBoer-War (1899-1902) converting pocket & pendant watches into wrist watches Today’s ep therefore 🔗’s to Ep 4 British Army Lessons From with Boer War with the fab @historian1914.bsky.social

👋 Ep release day 💬 The wrist watch, so under-appreciated when you think of the development of combined arms battles during #WW1 / #FWW utilising artillery, tanks and infantry and how important the synchronisation of time was, particularly with limited communications available What do you think?💭

👋 This week we’re discussing the ‘Importance of the Wristwatch during the #FWW / #WW1’ with Dr Eric Hollister Out on Weds, you can 🎧 to his previous Ep No. 12 ‘While you were Sleeping’ about the Guest Speaker Programme at the US CGSC, including former President Truman, Gens Bradley and Montgomery

👋 Interested in anything #history? Do you have #historicalresearch or interests that you would like to share? Check out the History Syndicate podcast, listen and join the conversation by getting in touch… …Like, review, share, comment and subscribe.

👋 Also this week - the forgotten war told expertly by @historybowsh.bsky.social discussing Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945 A superb demonstration of taking operational risk in the #SWW / #WW2 by FM Slim - will make all feel that the in-depthstudy Jack resets the narrative @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social