In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Pamela Toler, an author who writes history for a popular audience. They discuss her book, Women Warriors.  Pamela explains how women have been at the frontlines throughout history, highlighting some fascinating examples along the way.  Pamela her take on the final question. Join the members' community at Patreon for Pamela's answer to an exclusive bonus question about her favourite women warriors. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Episode 81 - On Women Warriors | The Dead Prussian Podcast

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Mick chats with the defence analyst, author, and soldier-scholar Dr Jim Storr about command structures and operational planning. They discuss Jim's book, Something Rotten: Land Command in the 21st Century. Mick and Jim also discuss the history of the growth of land command headquarters and the prevalence of process in current military operations.  Jim provides a considered answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Episode 115 - On Something Rotten | The Dead Prussian

Over the past few weeks, we have recorded interviews with guests for the 2024 seasons The Dead Prussian and On Rome podcasts. We have also been recording episodes for our host-read narrative shows Battles and Enemies of Rome, which are currently premium-only shows that will be open-access in 2024. Below are some of the initial topics for you on our 2024 seasons.   Coming to The Dead Prussian: - Land Command in the 21st Century - Operational Air warfare - Theory of Irregular Warfare - Strategic Narratives and Warfare - Mission Injury (to be recorded)   Coming to On Rome: - Varrus and the Battle of the Teutoberg - Cleopatra's Daughter - AD69 - the year of Four Emperors   Coming to Battles (currently available on The Dead Prussian Premium): - The Battle of Culloden - The Battle of Stirling Bridge - The Battle of Marathon - The Battle of Gaugamela - The Battle of Alessia - The Battle of the Milvian Bridge - The Battle of Lepanto - The Battle of Jena-Auerstedt   Coming to Enemies of Rome: - Carthage - Hannibal - Mithradates - Parthia - Arminius - Germania - Vercingetorix - Gaul - Boudicca - Macedonia

Preview of our 2024 Season!

Mick chats with war veteran and soldier-scholar Lieutenant Colonel Amos Fox on the Principles of War. They discuss his 2021 paper ,  On the Principles of War Reorganizing Thought and Practice  for Large-Scale Combat Operations. Mick and Amos also discuss the history of the development of the Principles of War and their (mis)application in Professional Military Education.  Amos provides a practitioners answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crack on here. Apple Premium Subscribers can access the extended version of this episode through the Apple Podcast App.

Episode 114 - On Reimagining the Principles of War | The Dead Prussian

 Announcing On Rome Season 1 Kickstarter Campaign!   Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with the On Rome podcast. Over 12 episodes, we will delve into the hidden stories of renowned Roman personalities, battles, literature and landmarks across the empire, unveiling histories often concealed from view. It's more than a travel guide; it's a journey into the heart of Rome's legacy.     Each episode will see our award-winning host, Mick Cook, speak to the experts about the fascinating aspects of the most influential empire the world has known, uncovering little-known stories and learning about captivating heroes (and villains).     We're running a Kickstarter campaign for Series 1, bringing you 12 exciting episodes with bonus material recorded on location across the empire, including sites in Brittania, Espania, Gaul, and the eternal city herself.     Each episode requires detailed planning, in-depth research, recording, and editing.  Hollow Street Media is a small, independent production studio that relies on listener support to thrive and continue to bring our audience high-quality digital content. Your support will not only bag you some great merch and access to premium content but will also ensure the success of our debut season and demonstrate your belief in the power of learning from history's lessons and untold tales. 

Announcing On Rome Season 1

In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and business leader Dr Kate Devitt from Better Beliefs. They discuss her upcoming chapter on Meaningful Command in a future where autonomous systems are ubiquitous in military forces. Mick and Kate also discuss the ethical underpinnings of human interaction with emerging technology in the context of armed conflict. Kate provides a pragmatic answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crack on here. Apple Premium Subscribers can access the extended version of this episode through the Apple Podcast App.

Episode 81 - On Women Warriors | The Dead Prussian Podcast

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