On this episode, Mark has another coffee and croissant with Brigadier Ian Gardiner RM to discuss his research on the first bombing raids and the reasons for them during the First World War. The threat of the Zepplin bombers from Germany genuinely threatened Britain's Naval superiority during World War One and it is argued that this is what drove the development of bomber and their employment on bombing raids.

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 Brigadier Ian Gardiner RM.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

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On this episode, Mark sits down for a coffee and a croissant with Professor Michael Snape to discuss religion in the British Army via his new release 'Embattled Belief: Religion in the British Army from Korea to Afghanistan'. They discuss the reflective norms of British society being associated with Christianity at least up to the late 20th Century and how this, and the later changes in society, were reflected in the religion of the those who serve and served in the British Army.

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 Professor Michael Snape.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

Published via Acast.

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On this episode, Mark takes a solo coffee and a croissant to muse on a recent visit to the Battlefield of Stow-On-The-Wold, which was the last battle fought in the First English Civil War (1642-1646). He discusses some background, the locations visited and also some of the debate about where the battle may have alternatively taken place.

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.

Edited and produced by Mark Martin.

Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.

Audio: Mixed using Async.

Published via Acast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.