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The Redcoat History Podcast

Redcoat History

The podcast for military history geeks and people with a passion for good stories. We focus on British and Commonwealth military history from the birth of the redcoat era through to modern warfare.

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17:18

Peninsular War: The Truth about the Spanish Army

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/04/22

The Peninsular War saw Britain, Portugal and Spain team up in an unlikely alliance against the might of Napoleon's France.These days the Spanish and the British both think they won the war single-handed...But what is the truth? Was Spain a useless ally or were they actually surprisingly helpful? Let's find out. Join my Patreon here - patreon.com/redcoathistory

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72:59

Three of Britain’s Forgotten Military Campaigns...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Now, When people think of the British Army in the age of Napoleon, they usually picture the big stuff - Waterloo. Salamanca. Lines of redcoats smashing French columns. But that was only part of the story. Because the British Army of this era was not just fighting set-piece battles in Spain and Belgium. It was everywhere. Corsica. Egypt. The Low Countries. Strange little expeditions, half-forgotten raids, awkward amphibious landings, sieges, disasters, and operations that now sit in the shadows of

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77:40

The Greatest Combined Arms Manoeuvre Battle of WW2?...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/03/08

In this episode, we speak with historian Jack Bowsher about his remarkable new book Thunder Run: Meiktila 1945, which tells the extraordinary story of the final battles of the Burma Campaign in the Second World War. While most histories end with the famous victories at Imphal and Kohima, the dramatic reconquest of Burma in 1945 is often dismissed as little more than “mopping up.” In reality, it was the culmination of years of hard-earned experience by the British and Indian armies, fighting in one

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53:04

The Forgotten Spaniards Who Fought for Britain in WW2

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/02/22

Today we are talking about Spaniards - Spanish Republicans - the defeated side of the Civil War… men who get driven into exile and scattered across Europe.Some end up in British uniform before the fall of France. Some join the Pioneer Corps and then quietly drift into far sharper corners of the war: commandos, SOE networks, North Africa, Italy, Normandy… even the long road to Berlin. Yet again and again they prove themselves as soldiers. Our guest today is Sean Scullion — a serving British soldier

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56:54

The Army Britain Forgot: London’s Territorials in WW1

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/02/15

The Territorials in WW1 were an important part of the British army, yet they are often forgotten - overshadowed by the Pals battalions of the new army. Well, there is a now new book that examines the vital yet often overlooked contributions of London’s Territorial Force - exploring its unique structure, socioeconomic composition and military operations. In today’s live stream, I talk to two of the authors to find out more. The book can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/4rf2c7l Support British

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11:54

Why Britain’s Army Is NOT a Royal Army

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2026/02/02

Visit Osprey publishing to see their incredible catalogue of military history books - https://www.ospreypublishing.comBritain has a Royal Navy. A Royal Air Force. And yet… a British Army. Not a Royal Army. Why? If you’ve ever tried to find a clear answer, you’ll know how unsatisfying the usual explanations are. Tradition. Regiments. Legal technicalities. All true - and all incomplete. The full reason lies far deeper, in a violent and deeply uncomfortable chapter of British history. To find it, you

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49:20

Britain’s Secret to Winning ‘Small Wars’ - the...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2026/01/26

Mountain guns sound obscure — until you realise they let the British Army haul artillery up goat tracks and into places the enemy thought were safe.In this episode, friend of the show Chris Brice, speaks to a career Royal Artillery officer whose research traces the story from early improvisation to the formal creation of ten Royal Artillery mountain batteries in 1889 — and why this “forgotten” weapon mattered more than most people realise. Subscribe for more British military history, and sign up at

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75:14

A Forgotten War on the Edge of Empire (Live stream)

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2026/01/05

Britain’s empire was built on more than famous battles. In this live Redcoat History discussion, I’m joined by Cam Simpson and Jon Pick to explore Britain’s forgotten frontier wars — from the North-West Frontier of India to Moorosi’s Rebellion in southern Africa. We’ll tackle the myths, the real fighting, and what life was actually like on the edge of empire — then open it up to your questions.Cam's new book can be purchased here - https://amzn.to/3LhZA8S Sign up for my mailing list here -

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45:25

The Incredible History of Canada's Army: 1812-2025

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Canada has a rich military history. Alongside the British they stood toe-to-toe with the Americans in the war of 1812, battled the Boers, shocked the German's on the Western Front in both world wars and proved themselves amongst the world's greatest warrior nations.But do they still have what it takes? In this podcast, I explore both the past and the present of the Canadian army. Are there other nations armies you would like me to look into? I was thinking Australia and also South Africa could be

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84:29

Busting the Redcoat Myths! A Christmas Special

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/12/14

Today I am joined by Dr Chris Brice and the brilliant Daniel Harrington from the Clasps of Courage YouTube channel.Expect honest analysis, good humour, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we make military history content. Have a great Christmas and be sure to buy your gifts here - https://redcoathistory.com/

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80:24

Britain’s “Point of Failure” — The Brigadiers Who...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/12/08

When we think of 1940, we picture Dunkirk, the fall of France and the BEF racing for the Channel. But behind the headlines were real officers making real decisions — the brigadiers. Too senior to ignore, not quite famous enough to be remembered. In this episode, my friend and part-time co-host Chris Brice talks to military historian Dr Phil McCarty about his new book Point of Failure: British Brigadiers in France and Norway, 1940. They explore who these men were, how they were selected, and why some

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17:34

Meet the Regiment the Army Loves to Hate!

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/12/02

The RAF Regiment - ask any squaddie and they’ll give you a sneer, a joke, or a tall tale about babysitting airfields. But the truth? The RAF Regiment has been fighting - and dying - in deadly and dangerous places since its formation. But what is the RAF Regiment, what’s the history and what is the unit’s role now? Let’s find out. Get your free eBook - https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ Support the Study of British Military History - https://www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory

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85:16

After Dunkirk: Britain’s Forgotten Fight For France...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Today we have something fascinating - After Dunkirk, job done… right? Not quite.While Britain cheers the “miracle,” more than a hundred thousand of our lads are still in France — fighting, improvising, and trying not to be rolled up by Rommel. The 51st Highland Division digs in at St Valery. Alanbrooke rows with Churchill down a crackly phone line, the RAF keeps flying and the Navy pulls off two more evacuations most people have never heard of. Today we’re unpacking the 18 desperate days after

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18:34

The Spartans of Africa? The reality of the Zulu army...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Visit Osprey publishing to see their incredible catalogue of military history books - https://www.ospreypublishing.com/ Historians often refer to them as the Spartans of Africa. The Zulus famously destroyed a British force at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879. But what do we really know about that victorious warrior army? In today’s video I’m going to walk you through their training, tactics, and organisation.Did they have guns? And could they really run fifty miles a day and fight a battle at the

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75:49

The Great War’s Forgotten Rulebook: How the British...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/11/03

How did the British Army go from the muddle of the Boer War to the professionalism of 1918?In this episode, historian David Keable-Elliot talks to the show about The Doctrine of the British Army — the forgotten Field Service Regulations that shaped everything from tactics to training. It’s the story of how a rulebook turned chaos into coherence, and helped Britain win the First World War. Thanks to Dr Chris Brice for organising and conducting this interview. Join the Patreon -

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25:18

Don't mess with Bootnecks! 360 Years of Britain's...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Who and What exactly are the Royal Marines? And what is there history? They’re not the Army. They’re not sailors. And yet somehow they’ve ended up in every war, every landing, every corner of the planet — from storming French ports in the 1700s, to yomping across the Falklands with eighty-pound packs, to creeping up beaches today with drones, fast boats, and sniper teams.Join my mailing list here - https://redcoathistory.com/newsletter/ Sign up for Patreon here -

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32:19

The Many Faces of Richard Burton: Britain’s Wildest...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Soldier, scholar, explorer, spy, shagger!A man who spoke twenty-nine languages—plus a dozen more dialects.A man who carried the scars of a spear wound through both cheeks and still managed to insult people afterwards. He was a man who was fascinated by the dark and mysterious corners of the world and of the human psyche. Today we are going to Learn about one of Britain’s greatest explorers, an extreme character - complex and unconventional . . .sirs ma’am’s ladies and gents I give you the one and

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67:55

Victorian Crusaders: Britons Who Fought for the...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Today, we’re really diving into an obscure niche. . . Rome in the 1860s — a decade of revolution, nationalism, and, oddly enough, British and Irish Catholics signing up to fight for the Pope.Our guest is historian Nicholas Schofield, author of Victorian Crusaders: British and Irish Volunteers in the Papal Army, 1860–70. It’s a story of faith, politics, and some very unlikely Redcoats in baggy Zouave trousers. The book is published by Helion and here is the link to buy -

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46:57

Guerrillas, Redcoats, and Empire: Understanding...

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/09/08

How do you beat an enemy who refuses to fight by the rules? From ambushes in the forests of North America to the frontier wars in Africa, the British Army faced enemies who fought small, fast, and ruthless. We now call it asymmetric warfare — the clash between the strong and the weak, the lion and the fly.In this episode of Redcoat History, I sit down with Dr Jacob Hagstrom — former U.S. Army officer and author of Asymmetric Warfare (Cambridge University Press). We explore how Redcoats

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50:45

The British Empire’s Regulars 1880-1914

The Redcoat History Podcast ·

2025/08/25

This week I’m joined by historian Wendell Schollander to discuss his new book The British Empire’s Regulars 1880–1914. We dive into the lives of the men who fought and marched across the globe in Britain’s name – English, Sikhs, Scots, Gurkhas, Ibos, Zulus and many more – showing how these diverse soldiers were anything but anonymous pawns. Wendell brings their stories to life, explaining the unique contributions of each group and why their service was vital to the empire’s survival.Wendell's book

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