The Dead Prussian Podcast

In this episode, Mick chats with Professor Peter Dean and Dr Bec Strating to discuss the recently announced AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Bec and Peter provide their answers to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Clausewitzian poet, Olivia Garard. They discuss the recently published edited work, An Annotated Guide to Tactics.  Olivia discusses Clausewitz's lesser-studied works and how they can complement professional military education. 

Olivia provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with the Australian Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell. They discuss the recently published doctrine on the philosophy of Leadership in the Australian Defence Force, ADF Leadership.  General Campbell also discusses the future challenges facing the leaders of the Australian Defence Force. 

General Campbell provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Ofer Fridman from King's College London about his new book, Strategiya: The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy. They discuss core texts that have shaped Russian strategic thought, as well as the influences of Western Individualism and Eastern Collectivism. 

Ofer gives a fascinating answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Timothy Heck and Brett Friedman about their edited book, On Contested Shores. They discuss amphibious operations throughout history and in the future.

Timothy and Brett give updated answers to the final question.

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In this episode, Rich chats with Australian veteran, writer, and digital content producer Mick Cook. They discuss Mick's experiences using new media to drive conversations on war. Mick also discusses the challenges of using creative practices to connect audiences with the experiences of war.

Mick gives a unique answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Australian author Nigel Featherstone. They discuss Nigel's book, Bodies of Men. Nigel also discusses the challenges of using creative practices to connect audiences with the experiences of soldiers at war.

Nigel gives an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with writer and former war correspondent, Damien Lewis. They discuss Damien's career as a war correspondent and his recently published book, Churchill's Shadow Warriors: The Race to Develop Radar, World War II's Invisible Secret. Damien discusses technology development in the Second World War as well as war's addictive qualities.

Damien gives a unique answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Nora Bensahel and Lieutenant General (retired) David Barno their new book recently published, Adaptation Under Fire. They discuss how militaries change during wartime.

Nora and David give their answers to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Boston University's Dr David Carballo, an archaeologist and author. They discuss David's research on Meso-America and his recently published book, Collision of Worlds: A Deep History of the Fall of Aztec Mexico and the Forging of New Spain. David explores the conquest of the Aztec empire and its impact on Meso-America and Spain.

David gives a unique answer to the final question.

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