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The Battles of History

The Battles of History

By Taabish Nadeem

In this podcast, I will be discussing battles thought history in depth. The tactics, units involved, people in command and more. Join us as we are taken back to times of great courage and ferocity in The Battles of History podcast.
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Evolution Of The Tank (F.T. Narayan Sengupta, the author of The Used Tank Guide)

The Battles of History Aug 31, 2020

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Evolution Of The Tank (F.T. Narayan Sengupta, the author of The Used Tank Guide)

Evolution Of The Tank (F.T. Narayan Sengupta, the author of The Used Tank Guide)

Announcement: More episodes are on their way and I'm writing a book on alt-history! Coming soon.  Don't Forget to support me by visiting my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historyinsound Also, visit my website at https://taabishnadeem1.wixsite.com/historyinsound And my Anchor account at https://anchor.fm/HistoryinSound And if you want to support me on Anchor go to https://anchor.fm/historyinsound/support Special Shoutout to Ben Coppersmith for the support of $1 a month. It helps me grow my Podcast for the Future but most importantly the present. Today's episode is on the evolution of tanks from the early concepts of the Tank to the WW1 developments.  My Guest for today is Narayan Sengupta, the author of The Used Tank Guide which you can find here: http://www.peachmountain.com/5star/The-Used-Tank-Guide-of-World-War-I-and-World-War-II.asp https://www.google.com/books/edition/Disaster_at_Dieppe/5yZBDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQvbf_p7XrAhUooXIEHVBbDgkQiKUDMA96BAgMEAQ https://www.amazon.com/Used-Guide-World-Military-Stuff/dp/197827565X Taabish Nadeem… Narayan Sengupta, the author of The Used Tank Guide, lives in Atlanta. WWI (1914-1918) is perfectly timed with the invention of the tank We’ll sweep through what is a tank, its precursors, and WWI’s key models. Necessity is the mother of invention Tank catalyzed by the unique circumstances of WWI What’s a tank? A motorized, armored and armed vehicle with caterpillar treads. Precursors (da Vinci, Jan Žižka) https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/hussite-war-wagon.html Da Vinci’s was in some sense a very elaborate doodle. Impractical. Wheels. Long overhang. Only one weapon fires in one direction. Defensive. Chinese in 119 BC and more famously Jan Zizka’s (Yan Zhishka) is more interesting, but was a dead end, which begs the question of why? Wheels need roads. Defensive weapon. Etc. Not as good as alternatives. Not necessary to have these armored wagons. Early attempts (massive casualties, trenches, rolling personal shields – too cumbersome and heavy w/ a rifle (limited firepower); armored cars) Holt tractors for artillery could go cross country Mother, Little Willie Mark I St. Chamond/Schneider Mark II-V A7V German behemoth Whippet Renault FT
Aug 31, 202050:27
The Spanish Flu of 1918 (compared to COVID-19) F.T Benjamin Kitchings (The History Voyager)

The Spanish Flu of 1918 (compared to COVID-19) F.T Benjamin Kitchings (The History Voyager)

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Special Shoutout to Ben Coppersmith for the support of $1 a month. It doesn't sound like a lot but it really helps. Thank you so much.

It helps me grow my Podcast for the Future but most importantly the present.

Hello, y'all sorry about me being late with this episode. I am currently in Pennsylvania with Family on a vacation to take some time and relax for a bit (of course with safety and masks). Hope you enjoy this episode.  

The Pandemic of 1918 is something we hear of a lot recently and that may be due to the new Pandemic called Coronavirus of 2019 or COVID-19 for short. The Pandemic is often compared to the recent pandemic and here in this episode, we explore the ins and outs of the Spanish Flu and how it compares to now.  The Pandemic from 1918 didn't just have only one wave but actually 4. Spaning from 1918 (or before that according to some) to the 1920s

The Spanish Flu was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus. Lasting from February 1918 to April 1920, it infected 500 million people–about a third of the world's population at the time–in four successive waves. The death toll is typically estimated to have been somewhere between 17 million and 50 million, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. 

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/local/retropolis/coronavirus-deadliest-pandemics/

https://www.worldcat.org/title/pale-rider-the-spanish-flu-of-1918-and-how-it-changed-the-world/oclc/1090305029

https://www.jstor.org/stable/44447656?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

http://historiallinenyhdistys.fi/muinaiset_sivut/julk/taudit99/

https://www.worldcat.org/title/spanska-sjukan-den-svenska-epidemin-1918-1920-och-dess-internationella-bakgrund/oclc/22451542

https://www.noted.co.nz/health/1918-flu-centenary-how-to-survive-a-pandemic/

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/acop-aos082806.php

and more links that can be found on my website

1918: The Spanish Flu of 1918 (compared to COVID-19) F.T Benjamin Kitchings (The History Voyager)

Aug 16, 202001:10:00
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Human History (F.T. The Pod Must Not Be Named) (Explicit)

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Human History (F.T. The Pod Must Not Be Named) (Explicit)

Don't Forget to support me by visiting my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historyinsound

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And if you want to support me on Anchor go to

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Special Shoutout to Ben Coppersmith for the support of $1 a month. It doesnt sound like a lot but it really helps. Thank you so much.

It helps me grow my Podcast for the Future but most importantly the present.

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"Hitler was a fascist leader and wiped out the world's 3% population. Does that make Sir Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin angels? Ever thought the people we’re celebrating lived the lives that we might condemn today? Discussing the lies of a history textbook in this episode, the hosts do not spare the Father of Nations even. Above a symbol, these leaders were a product of their time. Listen to Sammy, Maddy, and Taabish talk about the most celebrated humans in history."

"Seems like we have always looked at a nation's forefathers with rose-colored glasses of politics. Sammy and Maddy are back to unveil the symbolism of a human, yet with another guest Taabish. From Sir Winston Churchill to Christopher Columbus, hear them discuss the goodness and the ugliness of the most celebrated leaders of human history. Here’s a glimpse of the latest episode of The Pod Must Not Be Named."

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cfz07PvOlzzVBnUKC2LJj?si=wOUdbtRRSFSk6jJJ7n78WA

Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZjQyMGUyYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw&ep=14&episode=M2RhN2UyMzEtMjdjYS00YTEzLWFhNTgtMzRlNDkzZTU4NDE3

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pod-must-not-be-named/id1514014328?uo=4

1940: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Human History (F.T. The Pod Must Not Be Named) (Explicit) 

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German Colony of Togoland
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Battle Of Mulhouse
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The Battle Of Liege Part 2

The Battle Of Liege Part 2

This is Episode 2 of Season 1 of the Battles of History Podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing where we last left off with the German attack of the forts and the city of Liege. We will also be covering the defenses in the eyes of the Belgian people and the army. we will also cover the siege of the city itself. As a bonus, we will be going into the Civilian casualties of the battle and invasion of Belgium. Lastly, we will be talking about the subsequent operations and aftermath of the battle. Thank you for supporting me and this podcast. See you all next week.

1914: Battle of Liege

May 04, 202036:16
Battle of The Liege Part 1

Battle of The Liege Part 1

The Battle of The Liege was the first-ever battle of world war 1. This engagement was full of assault and adventure, courage and defiance, and more. Join me as I explore the Battle of The Liege.

August 1914: Battle of Liege

Apr 26, 202024:17