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The History Syndicate Podcast
by Mark Martin
The History Syndicate Podcast is to bring together those with a common interest in history. It is to build a community for anyone to discuss everything and anything history. Whether your research is part of an academic scholarly debate, a museum exhibition, an historical project or personal family history, the syndicate wants to hear and share it with the world. So much work, time and effort placed into discovering, re-evaluating or add to historical knowledge often goes unsaid, unpublished and unheard. It is the syndicate’s desire to provide a relaxed conversational forum where all have equal opportunity to present their knowledge and hard work. Join the syndicate host Mark Martin on The History Syndicate Podcast. Mark is a graduate of history and has enthusiasm for any historical subject. This is his hobby podcast simply because he loves talking history with anyone. Mark wants to build an active community open to all with a common interest i
Episodes
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66. Discussing 'Crusader Storm' with Dr Nicholas Morton
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Dr Nicholas Morton to the syndicate to talk more on the Crusades in the Middle East predominantly in the 12th Century. Discussing the central historical elements of his new book 'The Crusader Storm; A Global History of the Wars For The Middle East', which...
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65. Operation OVERLORD; 'Discussing CSM Stan Hollis Victoria Cross' with Mark Green
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Mark Green to the syndicate. Mark had previously spoken about the Victoria Cross and the VC's of Arnhem, the subject of his previous book. Discussing CSM Stan Hollis, who is famous for the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6th June 1944) had a Territorial...
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64. Discussing Operation OVERLORD; Omaha Beach with Simon Browne
On this episode, Mark welcomes Battlefield Guide Simon Browne back onto the podcast to discuss Omaha Beach on 6th June 1944. One of five beaches utilised by the Allies on D-Day it is arguably the most well known and iconic. Simon introduces the beach and some of the narratives from the battle,...
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63. Discussing 'Nuremberg: The Translator's Tale' with Dr Helen Fry
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Helen Fry to discuss her latest book 'Nuremberg: The Translator's Tale: The Story of Howard Triest, German-Jewish Interpreter of the Nazi War Criminals'. Helen discusses her love for history and how she was inspired as well as what she is achieving via her work…
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62. Discussing 'Charles I' with Dr Mark Turnbill
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Mark Turnbill to discuss Charles I in relation to his book on the monarch 'Charles I's Private Life'. Mark discusses how perspectives can be somewhat harsh on Charles and the situation that he found himself in between essentially three warring factions at the end...
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61. Discussing 'Glider Pilots in Sicily' with Mike Peters
On this episode, Mark welcomes Mike 'Chalky' Peters to the pod to discuss his book 'Glider Pilots in Sicily'. An avid researcher and expert battlefield guide, Mike discusses the nuances of the Glider Pilot Regiment and their actions around the Sicily Op Husky Campaign, which includes Op Ladbroke...
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60. Discussing 'Women who ruled the world' with Dr Elizabeth Norton.
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Elisabeth Norton to the pod to discuss her latest book, 'Women Who Ruled The World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy'. Mark and Beth discuss what is considered as monarchy, what it means to be a ruler and some of the more unknown female monarchs from history....
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59. Visiting the Battlefield of Bosworth (1485) with Ben Mayne
On this episode, Mark revisits the Wars of the Roses with Ben Mayne to discuss teh Battle of Bosworth. The difference this time is that they visit the battlefield on the ground and record their conversation as they walk the terrain of the landmark battle that saw the beginning of the Tudor…
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58. Discussing the Coventry Blitz with Ben Mayne
On this episode, Mark records his first podcast live on location in Coventry to discuss the blitz during the Second World War with the excellent Ben Mayne. Ben works with various guided tours but also the Liberation Route Europe to ensure that individuals are educated and made aware of the not…
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57. Discussing Brigadier-General Hugo Dee Pree with Professor Gary Sheffield
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Professor Gary Sheffield to dicuss his work on Hugo De Pree and his book 'In Haig's Shadow: Brigadier-General Hugo De Pree and the First World War. A consumate professional who chose the Royal Regiment of Artillery as a technical officer and then trained staff...
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56. Discussing Comte d'Erlon's 1st Corps at Waterloo (1815) with Dr Graeme Callister
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Graeme Callister back to the syndicate to discuss the Comte d'Erlon's 1st Corps Attack at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). They discuss what was a Napoleonic Corps, who were the men of 1st Corps, where they came from and what their experience had been been during…
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55. Discussing the Battle of Culloden with Toby McLeod
On this episode, Mark welcomes Toby McLeod back to the syndicate to discuss the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Mark and Toby discuss the battle lines, the tactics and the effect of the outcome of the battle on both personalities and also in general on the troops that fought. From the macro to the...
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54. Discussing the Jacobite Rising and the Road to Culloden (1745-46) with Toby McLeod
On this episode, Mark welcomes Toby McLeod onto the syndicate to discuss the road to the Battle of Culloden (1746) and the Jacobite Rising of 1745. On this first episode, they discuss the rival sides, the domestic backgrounds and the international conflict that provided the cauldron in which the...
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53. Discussing Dwight D Eisenhower and the Holocaust with Dr Jason Lantzer
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Jason Lanzter from the Butler University, Indiana, USA to discuss Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's engagement with the impact of the Holocaust. His book Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust: A History illustrates the topic superbly. He discusses how Gen Eisenhower wanted...
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52. Discussing the United States 42nd Division in WW2 with Erin Faith Allen
On this episode, Mark welcomes Erin Allen to discuss the United States Army 42nd (Rainbow Division). Speakings about the Division's origins around the First World War, its deployment and then subsequent deployments to the European theatre during the Second World War. With the soldier experience...
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51. Discussing the history of urban warfare and the doctrine of the 'Home Guard' in WW2 with Stu Lyle
On this episode, Mark welcomes Stu Lyle to discuss the history of urban warfare with a deep dive into the formation of the Home Guard and their role in the development of Urban Warfare doctrine. Mark and Stu discuss the variations of urban warfare, how it has evolved and how there are a number a...
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50. Discussing 'Crusader Armies' with Dr Steve Tibble
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Dr Steve Tibble to discuss his book 'Crusader Armies' where he dispels many of the macro popular perspectives of "The Crusades". That the reasons why the armies fought, how they fought and how they were motivated may not be as obvious as it seems yet far more...
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49. Discussing '1945:The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World' with Phil Craig
On this episode, Mark welcomes Phil Craig to discuss his book '1945: The Reckoning: War, Empire and the Struggle for a New World'. In this conversation, Phil discusses with Mark the wider thematic points around 1945 and the world that emerged from the Second World War. This includes the...
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48. Discussing interned Pilots and Air Crew in neutral countries during the Second World War with Andrew White
On this episode, Mark welcomes Andrew White onto the podcast to discuss WW2 Pilots and Aircrew in neutral countries. An often overlooked niche of the Second World War, Andrew discusses the nuances of airmen being held in neutral countries and the different approaches various neutral countries…
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47. Discussing 'Expectation of Valor: Planning for the Iraq War' with Dr Kevin Benson
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Kevin Benson, a retired Colonel from the US Army who was a key planner for Operation Cobra II, the US led Invasion of Iraq in 2003. Mark and Kevin discuss his book titled 'Expectation of Valor: Planning for the Iraq War'. Kevin discusses how the book is to…
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46. Discussing The Rise of Henry Tudor with Nathen Amin
On this episode, Mark welcomes Nathen Amin to the syndicate to discuss the establishment of the Tudor dynasty in England through the efforts of Henry VII. A deep understanding and discussion expertly led by Nathan into the Wars of the Roses. Henry VII was the 'outsider' for much of the clash...
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45. Discussing 'The Assassins and Templars: A Battle in Myth and Blood' with Dr Steve Tibble.
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Steve Tibble to discuss his new book 'The Assassins and Templars: A Battle in Myth and Blood'. Fascinated by the topic, Mark quickly likes to dig into the actual history of the Assassins and Templar's with Steve to establish where these groups predominantly came...
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44. Discussing 'Jungle Warrior: Britain's Greatest SOE Commander' with Richard Duckett
On this episode, Mark welcomes Richard Duckett to discuss his latest book about Lt Col Edgar Peacock DSO MC and Bar called 'Jungle Warrior: Britain's Greatest SOE Commander'. Set against the backdrop of the Second World War in Burma, Richard illustrates how Edgar was driven by a strong sense of...
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43. Discussing 'The Teacher of Auschwitz' with Wendy Holden
On this episode, Mark welcomes Wendy Holden to the podcast to discuss her recent book 'The Teacher of Auschwitz'. The novel, based on the experience of 'Fredy' Hirsch, a German Jew who grew up loving nature, sport and supporting youth movements, who then had to flee from the Nazis but…
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42. British Recruiting in The First and Second World Wars with Dr Harry J Sanderson
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Harry J Sanderson to the podcast to discuss the British approach and public perspectives to recruiting or volunteering for military service in the First and Second World Wars. Their discussion begins with the perceptions of Victorian society on military service…
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41. The Gunners at Passchendale (1917) with Simon Shephard
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Simon Shephard to the syndicate to discuss 'The Gunners' aka the Royal Regiment of Artillery at the Battle of Passchendaele (1917) aka 3rd Ypres. Simon expertly leads on discussing the strategic context, to the ground and then into the nuances of the battle...
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40. History and Wargame Design with Alessio Cavatore
On this episode, Mark welcomes Alessio Cavatore previously of Games Workshop where he designed supplement games for the brand and more recently with his own company River Horse games. As the co-designer for Warlord Games' World War Two game Bolt Action, Mark was very keen on interviewing Alessio...
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39. Discussing the Teutonic Order (1190-1291) with Dr Nic Morton
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Nic Morton onto the syndicate to discuss the Teutonic Order, in particular, the Teutonic Knights who crusaded in the Middle East but also in Northern Prussia, modern day the 'Baltic States'. A complex and diverse population interacting in the 'Crusader States'...
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38. 'The Hunger Winter' and Operation MANNA - Humanitarian Relief in Holland 1945 with Frank Pleszak
On this episode, Mark welcomes Frank Pleszak back to the syndicate to discuss Operation Manna that took place in Holland beginning in April 1945. Coupled with Operation Chowhound from the USA and Operation Faust, humanitarian aid was delivered by air and road into Holland to prevent starvation...
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37. Discussing 'The Line of Splendor'; General Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution with Salina B Baker
On this episode, Mark welcomes Salina B Baker to the syndicate to discuss General Nathanael Greene via her historical fiction book, 'The Line of Splendor'. A deep dive into the American Revolution and War of Independence they discuss the seminal moments in General Greene's life, including his...
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36. The shelters of the London Underground in two world wars with Niall Devitt
On this episode, Mark welcomes Niall Devitt to discuss the shelters of the London Underground during the First and Second World Wars. Niall was proudly raised from a London Underground railway family and studied history for five years at King's London. A tour de force on the subject combining his...
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35. Historical Wargaming and 'The Lard' with Nick Skinner
On this episode, Mark welcomes Nick Skinner from the 'Two Fat Lardies' to the syndicate to discuss historical wargaming. While trying to understand what 'the Lard' actually is, they both discuss how wargaming can be used to understand the past alongside what soldiers felt as they went through…
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34. The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum with Andy Taylor
On this episode, Mark welcomes Andy Taylor to discuss the Herefordshire Light Infantry. With a heritage dated back several hundred years, established as a militia due to the threat of invasion to the British Isles, this band of rifle volunteers, marksmen and motivated individuals, formed the core...
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33. The Victoria Cross and Arnhem VCs (1944) with Mark Green
On this episode, Mark welcomes Mark Green to discuss the Victoria Cross and particularly those awarded for the Battle of Arnhem (17th-26th September 1944) during the Second World War as discussed in his book 'Arnhem VCs'. They discuss the background to the Victoria Cross from it's investiture…
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32. Footnote No Longer Pt 3: The mistaken air raid in Besancon and subsequent SOE operations during the Second World War with John Cresswell
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Jon Cresswell to the syndicate to discuss the third part of the Second World War story of Besancon in occupied France. Previously, Jon had discussed the women in blue (Ep 10) and the Liberation of Besancon (Ep 20). This story sits between those two events. It…
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31. Discussing Korea: War Without End with Dr Rob Lyman
On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Robert Lyman the co-author of a recent release 'Korea: War Without End'. They discuss the origins of the Korean War (1950-1953) that resulted from the in-balance between the hubris of rising and withdrawing powers in the Korean peninsular post the Second World…
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30. Discussing Charlecote Mill with Karl Grevatt
On this episode, Mark welcomes Karl Grevatt from Charlecote Mill and he is the miller at the still functioning flour mill in Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire. It's known that there was a mill servings the local area in the Domesday book (1086) and although many of the mill's records were burned, many...
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29. The Battle of Bosworth 22nd August 1485 ending The Wars of the Roses with Ben Mayne
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Ben Mayne to discuss the Battle of Bosworth Field 22nd August 1485 on the 540th anniversary of the battle. The discussion ranges from the background to the War of the Roses, mentions of some of the other significant battles, the road to Bosworth and a talk...
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28. The importance of the wrist watch to the First World War, aka World War One, with Dr Eric Hollister
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Dr Eric Hollister to the podcast and they discuss the importance of the wrist watch during the First World War. Eric had previously been on the podcast on Ep 12 While you were Sleeping, Pearls of wisdom from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. They...
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25. Discussing the Burma Campaign and 'Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945' during the Second World War with Jack Bowsher
On this episode, Mark welcomes fellow podcaster Jack Bowsher form the Forgotten War Burma WW2 Pod to the syndicate to discuss the Second World War Burma campaign towards Meiktila in 1945. That the Imperial Japanese Army is not finished, indeed, many of the units involved had not been fully part…
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27. Discussing 'Religion and the Western Allies in the Second World War' with Professor Michael Snape
On this episode, Mark welcomes Professor Michael Snape to discuss religion and the Western Allies in the World War. Their conversation takes them from the soldiers of D-Day, to the roots of their beliefs anchored in times such as the British Civil Wars. Mike discusses these linkages into the...
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26. The relationship between history and wargaming with John Stallard
On this episode, Mark welcomes Warlord Games’ John Stallard to the syndicate to discuss the relationship between wargaming and history. John discusses his recollection Brigadier Peter Young and his time in the Sealed Knot, to the writing of historical wargames for the First World War, the Boer…
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24. Discussing 'Black Redcoats: The Corps of Colonial Marines 1814-16' with Matt Taylor
On this episode, Mark welcomes the excellent Matt Taylor onto the pod to discuss his recent book 'Black Redcoats: The Corps of Colonial Marines 1814-16'. This was a fascinating chat that offers a new perspective, derived from the historical contemporary primary sources, about the events around…
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23. Aristocracy, The Titanic and New York: 'The Lost Passenger' with Frances Quinn
On this episode, Mark welcomes Frances Quinn to the syndicate to discuss her historical fiction, The Lost Passenger. A journey of a young woman called Eleanor, who is from an bourgeois family, marries into aristocracy, to a journey on the Titanic that leads to a new life in New York. Frances...
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22. Normandy '44: Discussing Operation CHARNWOOD with Ben Mayne
On this episode, Mark welcomes battlefield guide and Liberation Route Europe UK Team Managing Director Ben Mayne to the syndicate to discuss Operation CHARNWOOD. They discuss the plans and the actions of the Canadian 3rd, British 3rd and 59th Divisions', supported by significant airforce, naval…
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21. Discussing Prince Rupert, Martson Moor and First English Civil War with Mark Turnbull
On this episode, Mark Turnbull from the pod 'Cavaliercast' comes onto the syndicate to discuss Prince Rupert of the Rhine, which is the topic of his recently released book. Rupert is discussed alongside the First English Civil War and the Battle of Marston Moor, as well as his dog boye, his...
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20. Footnote in History no longer: Discussing the Liberation and Battle of Besancon in the Second World War (1945) with Jon Cresswell
On this episode, Mark welcomes back Jon Cresswell to tell the syndicate more of his research related to the French town of Besancon. This time they discuss the Battle of Besancon in September 1944 as the US 3rd Infantry Division fought and liberated the town, supported by the 45 US Division…
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19. Discussing Fall Gelb (1940): The Fallschrimjager on the Albert Canal and Fort Eben-Emael with Mike Peters
On this episode, Mark welcomes Mike Peters, expert on glider operations during the second world war, host of the Mighty Eighth Podcast, co-author of Glider Pilots of Arnhem, The Glider Pilot Regiment and Bomb Group books. Mark and Mike discuss the Fallschrimjager operations on the Albert Canal in...
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18. The Falklands War (1982): Discussing 'The Yompers' with Brigadier Ian Gardiner
This episode contains explicit language and contains recollections of warfare. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode, Mark welcomes Brigadier Ian Gardiner to the syndicate to discuss his experience of the Falklands War (1982) as a company commander in 45 Commando as outlined in his book...
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17. The Lady with the Lamp: Discussing Florence Nightingale with Mrs Yvonne Stone MBE
On this episode, Mark welcomes Mrs Yvonne Stone MBE to the syndicate to discuss Florence Nightingale. With connections to the Bracebridges, a local North Warwickshire family in Atherstone, Florence was encouraged to pursue her passion for the care of others. With their support and that of other...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The History Syndicate Podcast is to bring together those with a common interest in history. It is to build a community for anyone to discuss everything and anything history.
Whether your research is part of an academic scholarly debate, a museum exhibition, an historical project or personal family history, the syndicate wants to hear and share it with the world.
So much work, time and effort placed into discovering, re-evaluating or add to historical knowledge often goes unsaid, unpublished and unheard. It is the syndicate’s desire to provide a relaxed conversational forum where all have equal opportunity to present their knowledge and hard work.
Join the syndicate host Mark Martin on The History Syndicate Podcast. Mark is a graduate of history and has enthusiasm for any historical subject. This is his hobby podcast simply because he loves talking history with anyone.
Mark wants to build an active community open to all with a common interest i
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Mark Martin
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