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The Standuphistorian, Crispin Thomas joins others in discussing matters and momentous events from WW2.... more
FAQs about Testimony to History:How many episodes does Testimony to History have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.
February 21, 2026The Battle of the Bulge with Author Charlie Stuart and Joris Nieuwent, The Battlefield Explorer An overview of the Battle of the Bulge –Crispin, Charlie and Joris explore why the battle was a failure for the Germans and a success for the Americans.A very useful top level view of the battle with some great conclusions.Listen to this so you can become an expert dinner party Historian! ...more23minPlay
September 03, 2025The Long Range Desert Group-Its origins and activitiesMy guests on this live show, recorded at the Victory Show in August 2025, are Tom Petch, ex SAS commander and published author (Penguin: Speed, Aggression and Surprise) and Richard Pinches ( The Lone Rat), acknowledged desert expert on the Long Range Desert Group and its history....more37minPlay
September 01, 2025El Alamein with guest The Lone Rat Richard PinchesThe StandupHistorian, Crispin Thomas, talks live with Richard Pinches about El Alamein. Richard is known as the Lone Rat and is a historian and expert on The Long Range Desert Group and all things Desert in the Second World War. This recording was recorded live at The Victory Show in August 2025....more25minPlay
August 26, 2025SAS! Ex SAS commander Tom Petch talks about the formation of the SAS, Dudley Clarke and the LRDGIf You Liked SAS Rogue Heroes (BBC) this is for you. Ex SAS Commander and Author Tom Petch who wrote Speed Agility Surprise ( Penguin Books) recorded this live broadcast with Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, at the 80th Anniversary WW2 Show in Warminster in July 2025....more36minPlay
August 26, 2025Airborne! Neil Barber talks about Pegasus Bridge and The Merville Battery.Airborne expert and Author Neil Barber talks with Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, around the events on D-Day surrounding the action of the 6th Airborne. Namely Pegasus Bridge and the Merville Battery. This podcast was recorded live at the 80th Anniversary WW2 Show in Warminster in July 2025....more31minPlay
August 26, 20256th Airborne Division with Neil Barber. Pegasus Bridge and Merville Battery.Airborne! Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, chats with Airborne expert Neil Barber, about the actions on D-Day at Pegasusu Bridge and The Merville Battery....more36minPlay
August 24, 2025SAS! We welcome Tom Petch and discuss the SAS, Dudley Clarke, Bill Fraser, Paddy Mayne the LRDG and other matters.Tom Petch, ex SAS Commander, and author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise ( Published on Penguin Books) in a live broadcast with Crispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian, at the WW2 80th Anniversary Show in July 2025 in Warminster Wiltshire.This is a live recording. ...more36minPlay
August 23, 2025SOE and Women in Intelligence with Dr.Helen FryCrispin Thomas, The StandupHistorian sits down and chats to Dr. Helen Fry, author and broadcaster, about the women of the SOE.This recording was made live form the WW2 Anniversary show in Warminster, Wiltshire, in July 2025....more27minPlay
June 11, 2025Why do people re-enact?The Standuphistorian, Crispin Thomas, talks to Business leader and Counsellor Dan Slade about what motivates people to re-enact characters from history. A really interesting topic, and one which can stir much debate. Enjoy!...more14minPlay
February 27, 2025Nijmegen and Jumping Jim GavinCrispin Thomas, The Standuphistorian, and Joris Nieuwent, The Battlefield Explorer, chat about Jim Gavin and the 82nd Airborne at Nijmegen.In this short podcast they analyse the key strands in taking the bridge....more10minPlay
FAQs about Testimony to History:How many episodes does Testimony to History have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.