The History Syndicate Podcast

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 not on the Waterloo Campaign, but the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars writ large? Discussions on the attack itself, deserters, the formation the Corps adopted and what happened during the attack.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.
With guest Dr Graeme Callister.
Edited and produced by Mark Martin.
Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.
Audio: Mixed using Async.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.
With guest Toby McLeod.
Edited and produced by Mark Martin.
Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.
Audio: Mixed using Async.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 rising happened. This includes the campaign in 1745-6, such as the Battles of Prestonpans and Falkirk, the turn around at Derby and then onto the moors near Inverness in Scotland. A complicated period in British history where Mark and Toby seek to establish a understandable background to later discuss what happened at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.
With guest Toby McLeod.
Edited and produced by Mark Martin.
Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.
Audio: Mixed using Async.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Holocaust documented to ensure that it was never forgotten alongside providing the evidence and documentation for the trails of those responsible. He discussed how the discovery of Ohrdruf Camp, the first by US Forces in April 1945, impacted Gen Eisenhower when he went to see it. Alongside seeing the destruction that the Second World War caused as well as the impact of having to lead and make decisions that resulted in the destruction, the impact on Gen Eisenhower was profound leading him to be determined that such events could never be allowed to happen again. This episode was a fascinating insight from a different angle into the mind of one of the most known about characters from World War Two.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.
With guest Dr Jason Lantzer.
Edited and produced by Mark Martin.
Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.
Audio: Mixed using Async.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 being a clear passion, Erin discusses her research with an empathy for others who have served on operations overseas. Additionally, their expereince around the Holocaust also allowed the conversation to delve further into the topic of the soldier experience in the Division.

From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.

The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.

Hosted by Mark Martin.
With guest Erin Faith Allen.
Edited and produced by Mark Martin.
Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.
Audio: Mixed using Async.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.