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It’s Halloween on Prime & Load! — and we’re diving into the darker side of 18th-century warfare. From French soldiers sent to hunt monsters in the countryside, to Eastern European patrols investigating reports of vampires, to Hessians in America spotting UFOs, these are the stranger campaigns may never read about in the history books.
In this lighthearted but historically grounded special, we explore the real primary sources behind these eerie tales and what they reveal about the fears, folklore, and imagination of the 18th century. Were these stories born from superstition — or something else entirely?
Grab your lantern and musket, and join us for a Halloween march through the uncanny world of military legend.
And don’t forget — share this episode with a friend (if they’re brave enough to listen after dark).
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General Recommended Reading
The Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher Duffy
Infantry in Battle 1733-1783, By Alexander Burns
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It’s Halloween on Prime & Load! — and we’re diving into the darker side of 18th-century warfare. From French soldiers sent to hunt monsters in the countryside, to Eastern European patrols investigating reports of vampires, to Hessians in America spotting UFOs, these are the stranger campaigns may never read about in the history books.
In this lighthearted but historically grounded special, we explore the real primary sources behind these eerie tales and what they reveal about the fears, folklore, and imagination of the 18th century. Were these stories born from superstition — or something else entirely?
Grab your lantern and musket, and join us for a Halloween march through the uncanny world of military legend.
And don’t forget — share this episode with a friend (if they’re brave enough to listen after dark).
Text the show!
Support the show
Join our Newsletter!
Follow is on X
General Recommended Reading
The Military Experience in the Age of Reason, By Christopher Duffy
Infantry in Battle 1733-1783, By Alexander Burns
*All materials are affiliated links that earn the show commission. Using these links helps support the podcast. Thank you.

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