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History Book Club

Welcome to the History Book Club - the club for all lovers of history, presented by Oliver Webb-Carter, formerly of Aspects of History. Oliver interviews authors of the best historical writing, to draw out the stories that you"ll be interested in. Every month will also feature the History Film Club, as historian Roger Moorhouse and director Tim Hewitt join to discuss a historical movie. Get in touch if you want a particular area of history to be covered, because at the History Book Club, members

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Operation Biting with Max Hastings

History Book Club ·

2024/06/22

On a cold and dark night in February 1942, a company of paratroopers dropped on snow covered occupied France - their target: the Würzburg radar. Max Hastings joins to discuss the thrilling raid, the personalities involved and its impact on the British bombing effort. Max Hastings Links Operation Biting: The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler’s Radar Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on

56:51

Film Club: The Longest Day (1962)

History Book Club ·

2024/06/19

Concluding our 80th Anniversary D-Day celebrations, Tim Hewitt joins Ollie to discuss the 1962 classic starring John Wayne, Mel Ferrer, Robert Wagner, Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan, Henry Fonda, Richard Todd, Kenneth More, Sean Connery, Curd Jurgens and a host of other Hollywood stars.But is it any good? And should Cornelius Ryan have been allowed to write the screenplay? And, what about the CGI? All these questions, and more, are answered in this month's Film Club. Links The Longest

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History Book Club ·

2024/06/14

Introducing “Zelensky, Ukraine & Intelligence” – with Simon Shuster from SpyCast.Follow the show: SpyCast SummarySimon Shuster (X, Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Simon is a senior correspondent at TIME. What You’ll LearnIntelligence Zelenskyy’s career pre-Presidency Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion Ukrainian public opinion of Zelenskyy Zelenskyy’s relationship with Ukrainian intelligence Reflections Contagious

60:43

Film Club: The Assassination of Jesse James by the...

History Book Club ·

2024/06/14

On the 3rd April 1882, Jesse James put aside his guns and noticed a picture on the wall had acquired dust. He stood on a chair and with duster in hand began to clean. Behind him Robert Ford drew his revolver and shot James in the back of the head.This event provides the title for the film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Sam Rockwell. Filmmaker Tim Hewitt joins to discuss the movie, the story of Jesse James, Brad, Oscars and plenty more. Links The Assassination

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History Book Club ·

2024/06/13

Introducing Season 2 Episode 5 - AI and the Future of Retail from Technically Speaking: An Intel Podcast.Follow the show: Technically Speaking: An Intel PodcastSince the dawn of civilization, there have always been markets where people gather to purchase essentials and luxuries. But shopping has evolved dramatically since the days of the early bazaars, and the advent of new AI technology will shape the future of retail even more by making shopping easier, seamless and exciting for customers. Intel

40:19

The Spice Race with Roger Crowley

History Book Club ·

2024/06/08

On the 20th September 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Moluccas, the collection of islands containing nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon that promised vast wealth for those who could trade. So began the race between Spain and Portugal, who would soon be joined by the Dutch and English, but the native peoples paid a terrible spice. Roger Crowley joins to discuss his new book, Spice.Roger Crowley Links Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World Roger on X Aspects of History

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D-Day: Operation Overlord with Gordon Corrigan and...

History Book Club ·

2024/06/06

On the 6th June 1944 the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in the battle to free occupied Europe from the Nazi jackboot. Nearly 3 million men took part in the operation, on land, sea and in the air.Joining to discuss are two highly respected and distinguished historians, Gordon Corrigan and Philip Blood. Do get in touch if you have comments. Maps DDay Map Breakout Map Gordon Corrigan Links The Second World War: A Military History Blood, Sweat and Arrogance: The Myths of Churchill's

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