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Khaki Malarkey

Khaki Malarkey

By Khaki Malarkey

Killer interviews, with killer authors, on (literally) killer topics.

A weekly podcast exploring the most exciting military history books to hit the shelves, covering every area, period and topic of conflict.

Hosted by Olivia Smith and Phoebe Style.
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A Knight and a Spy 1410 - with Simon Fairfax

Khaki MalarkeyFeb 02, 2021

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Conquistadores - with Fernando Cervantes

Conquistadores - with Fernando Cervantes

For this week’s episode we were joined by author of ‘Conquistadores’, Fernando Cervantes, who unpicked some of the myths surrounding Conquistadores and the Spanish conquest of the New World. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Mar 15, 202234:07
Napoleon and Russia in 1812 - with Jesse Alexander

Napoleon and Russia in 1812 - with Jesse Alexander

Join us as we speak to Jesse Alexander about his new documentary with Real Time History, on Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia in 1812. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Mar 08, 202242:56
Poland in WWII - with Jennifer Grant

Poland in WWII - with Jennifer Grant

Join us as we speak to expert Jennifer Grant about the Polish Armed Forces between 1939 and 1947. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Mar 01, 202240:39
The Wolf Age - with Tore Skeie

The Wolf Age - with Tore Skeie

In this weeks episode we chat to Tore Skeie, author of ‘The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Feb 22, 202231:46
War of Empires - with Rob Lyman and Lucy Betteridge-Dyson

War of Empires - with Rob Lyman and Lucy Betteridge-Dyson

This week we have not one but two fabulous guests - join us as we speak to Rob Lyman about his new book ‘War of Empires’ and hear from Lucy Betteridge-Dyson about her Grandad’s experience in the Arakan. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Feb 17, 202201:03:33
African History - with Luke Pepera

African History - with Luke Pepera

For this week’s episode we were joined by the lovely Luke Pepera, a historian, writer and broadcaster specialising in pre-colonial African history. A fascinating and eye-opening episode! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Feb 08, 202243:47
Army Girls - with Tessa Dunlop

Army Girls - with Tessa Dunlop

Join us as we speak to the wonderful Tessa Dunlop about her new book ‘Army Girls’, telling the stories of real women who served in the Second World War. If you’d like to get in touch you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and OliviaSmith12). **Editors note: Around 36 minutes Tessa is talking about the story of ‘Olive’ but gets muddled with the name of one of our hosts, Olivia. Apologies for any confusion caused.**
Feb 03, 202246:42
Pulp Vietnam - with Gregory Daddis

Pulp Vietnam - with Gregory Daddis

Join us as we talk to the wonderful Gregory Daddis about his book on war and gender, ‘Pulp Vietnam’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Jan 25, 202229:46
Back to Action

Back to Action

A short and sweet episode to introduce our third season of Khaki Malarkey - thanks for coming back! This season we plan to go global, so expect military history from all corners of the world over the coming months. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Jan 18, 202211:18
Gulf War Comms - with Lt.Col. John Kirby

Gulf War Comms - with Lt.Col. John Kirby

As today is the anniversary of the launch of the Gulf War’s Operation Granby, please enjoy this special episode with Stephen Manson and Lieutenant Colonel John Kirby. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12). Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142).
Jan 14, 202201:12:55
The History Tellers

The History Tellers

Join us for our final episode of S2 - you’re in for a real treat! We are joined by The History Tellers, who - you guessed it - told us some of their best history stories. We’ll be back with new episodes in January 2022. Until then, if you’d like to get in contact you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Nov 30, 202148:32
Attagirls - with Paul Olavesen-Stabb

Attagirls - with Paul Olavesen-Stabb

Join us as we speak to Paul Olavesen-Stabb about his book ‘Attagirls’, based on true stories of the women who flew planes in the Second World War. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Nov 23, 202123:45
Armoured Vehicles - Ramsdell Group

Armoured Vehicles - Ramsdell Group

For this weeks episode, we were filming on location… The Ramsdell Group kindly showed us their Centurion tank and incredible collection of armoured vehicles, and spoke to us about the development of comms in the late twentieth century. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Nov 16, 202101:13:36
Remembrance Day - with Lewis Moody

Remembrance Day - with Lewis Moody

Join us for this week’s special Remembrance Day episode, where we talk about rugby and the Great War with former rugby player Lewis Moody. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Nov 11, 202101:03:38
The Bronze Lie - with Myke Cole

The Bronze Lie - with Myke Cole

In this weeks episode we speak to Myke Cole about his book ‘The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy’ and the myths surrounding Spartan warfare. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Nov 02, 202144:10
Fighting on Film

Fighting on Film

This week we have a podcast crossover for you! We spoke to the wonderful lads from the Fighting on Film podcast about their favourite movies and what makes a good war film. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
Oct 19, 202156:21
The WarFest Special

The WarFest Special

For this week’s episode we have something a bit different… In September, the ‘We Have Ways of Making You Talk’ podcast with James Holland and Al Murray held its first ever WarFest. Phoebe was lucky enough to go along, so tune in to hear what she got up to! P.S. huge thank you to all the listeners who said hello at Warfest - it really was amazing to meet so many of you!!! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Oct 05, 202121:09
The Reckoning - with Prit Buttar

The Reckoning - with Prit Buttar

In this weeks episode we speak to Prit Buttar about his book ‘The Reckoning: The Defeat of Army Group South 1944’ - tune in for an illuminating discussion of the Eastern Front, plus some jaw dropping personal stories. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Sep 28, 202146:30
The Churchill Quiz - with Kieran Whitworth

The Churchill Quiz - with Kieran Whitworth

We’ve got something a bit different this week! The tables were turned and Phoebe &Liv were quizzed by the IWM’s Kieran Whitworth, who has just released ‘The Big Churchill Quiz Book’. Tune in to hear some fun facts about Britain’s best know wartime leader. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Sep 21, 202134:39
Sister in Arms - with Julie Wheelwright

Sister in Arms - with Julie Wheelwright

Want to know about some of the most badass female warriors in history? Well, you’re in the right place! Join us as we speak to Julie Wheelwright about her wonderful book ‘Sisters in Arms: Female Warriors from Antiquity to the New Millennium’. Keep an eye on our social media - you could win yourself a copy! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Sep 14, 202138:46
The Eastern Front - with Waitman Beorn

The Eastern Front - with Waitman Beorn

In this week’s episode we are joined by Dr Waitman Beorn to talk about war and genocide on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Sep 07, 202151:36
Queens of the Crusades - with Alison Weir

Queens of the Crusades - with Alison Weir

And just like that, we’re back from our summer break!! Join us this week as we speak to Alison Weir about her wonderful book ‘Queens of the Crusade’ which explores incredible women like Eleanor of Aquitaine, and her successors. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Aug 31, 202139:27
Chalke Valley History Festival

Chalke Valley History Festival

A bit of a special one this week — this time last month Olivia and Phoebe were at Chalke Valley History Festival, helping out with the Live History events (and drinking lots of beer). Tune in to hear what they got up to… If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Jul 28, 202136:55
The Rhine in ‘45 - with Jesse Alexander

The Rhine in ‘45 - with Jesse Alexander

For this week’s episode Olivia and the fantastic Jesse Alexander discussed history and the media, and spoke about about Jesse’s recent work on a documentary on Allied actions in the Rhine in 1945. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith__).
Jul 20, 202137:02
No Roses On A Sailor’s Grave - with John Henry Phillips

No Roses On A Sailor’s Grave - with John Henry Phillips

Join us as we speak to John Henry Phillips about his award-winning documentary ‘No Roses On A Sailor’s Grave’ - if you’re interested in archeology, diving, or the Second World War, you’re in for a treat! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jul 13, 202133:05
Britain’s War - with Daniel Todman

Britain’s War - with Daniel Todman

Join us as we speak to Professor Daniel Todman about both volumes of his incredible book ‘Britain’s War’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jul 06, 202153:05
#VeteranChats - with Dave Bentley

#VeteranChats - with Dave Bentley

Dave Bentley, veteran of both the army and ambulance service, joins Phoebe to talk about his experiences and why he decided to put them in his book ‘Para-Medic: War and Peace’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jun 29, 202132:06
An Equal Burden: The Men of the Royal Army Medical Corps - with Jessica Meyer

An Equal Burden: The Men of the Royal Army Medical Corps - with Jessica Meyer

Join us as we speak to Jessica Meyer about their groundbreaking book ‘An Equal Burden: The Men of the Royal Army Medical Corps in the First World War’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jun 22, 202151:01
The Beauty and the Terror - with Catherine Fletcher

The Beauty and the Terror - with Catherine Fletcher

Join us as we speak to Catherine Fletcher about their work on the darker side of the Italian Renaissance, chatting all about their incredible book ‘The Beauty and the Terror: The Italian Renaissance and the Rise of the West’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jun 15, 202131:50
#VeteranChats - with Caroline Paige and Val Marden

#VeteranChats - with Caroline Paige and Val Marden

Join us as we speak to RAF veterans Caroline Paige and Val Marden about their service for the first episode of our new segment - #VeteranChats! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jun 08, 202146:03
Khaki Devil - with Taff Gillingham

Khaki Devil - with Taff Gillingham

Join us as we speak to Taff Gillingham about the fantastic work they do though their historical advisory company, Khaki Devil, supplying authentic military props and much more for things like historical films, documentaries and reenactments. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
Jun 01, 202156:33
CWGC - War Graves Week

CWGC - War Graves Week

This week Olivia and Phoebe chat to Megan Maltby, Scott Smith and Max Dutton of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to talk about #WarGravesWeek and highlight the history of the First and Second World War here in the United Kingdom. 


https://www.cwgc.org/our-war-graves-your-history/war-graves-week/

May 25, 202157:49
The Black Prince - with Michael Jones

The Black Prince - with Michael Jones

Join us as we speak to Michael Jones about the Hundred Years War and their book ‘The Black Prince: The King That Never Was’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).
May 18, 202101:04:44
Even More Malarkey

Even More Malarkey

Olivia and Phoebe are back with a brand new season of Khaki Malarkey! For the first episode they are joined by editor Zack to chat about how the previous season went down and what they’ve got to look forward to in Season 2, plus Phoebe and Liv get to answer their quick-fire round. If you’d like to get in touch you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Presented by Olivia Smith (@OliviaSmithHist) and Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle). Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142).
May 04, 202158:52
Ladies of the Magna Carta - with Sharon Connolly

Ladies of the Magna Carta - with Sharon Connolly

Join us as we speak to ­­­Sharon Connolly about their new book Ladies of the Magna Carta: Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century England. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).

Mar 30, 202131:46
Sheriffmuir 1715 - with Stuart Reid

Sheriffmuir 1715 - with Stuart Reid

Join us as we speak to ­­­Stuart Reid about their book Sheriffmuir 1715. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).

Mar 23, 202120:24
The Children of Ash and Elm - with Neil Price

The Children of Ash and Elm - with Neil Price

Join us as we speak to Neil Price about their new book ‘The Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@OliviaSmithHist).
Mar 16, 202138:59
#PhDChat3 - with Emma Forth

#PhDChat3 - with Emma Forth

Join us as we speak to Emma Forth for another instalment of our #PhDChats - Emma is researching  cinema in the UK during the Great War at the University of Edinburgh. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).

Mar 09, 202126:10
The Hundred Years War: A People's History - with David Green

The Hundred Years War: A People's History - with David Green

Join us as we speak to ­­­David Green about their new book The Hundred Years War: A People's History. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (OliviaSmithHist).

Mar 02, 202139:04
Airborne Chaplains in the Second World War - with Linda Parker

Airborne Chaplains in the Second World War - with Linda Parker

Join us as we speak to Linda Parker about her new book, 'Nearer My God to Thee: Airborne Chaplains in the Second World War'. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.

Feb 23, 202130:38
Rome: A History in Seven Sackings - with Matthew Kneale

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings - with Matthew Kneale

Join us as we speak to Matthew Kneale about his book, 'Rome: A History in Seven Sackings'. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.

Feb 16, 202126:46
One Day in August - with David O’Keefe

One Day in August - with David O’Keefe

Join us as we speak to David O’Keefe about his new book ‘One Day in August: Ian Fleming, Enigma, and the Deadly Raid on Dieppe’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.
Feb 09, 202147:29
A Knight and a Spy 1410 - with Simon Fairfax

A Knight and a Spy 1410 - with Simon Fairfax

Join us as we speak to Simon Fairfax about his new book ‘A Knight and a Spy 1410’ (Nielsen, 2020). If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.
Feb 02, 202137:08
Marcus Agrippa: Right Hand Man of Caesar Augustus - with Lindsay Powell

Marcus Agrippa: Right Hand Man of Caesar Augustus - with Lindsay Powell

In today’s episode, Phoebe and Liv are joined by Lindsay Powell (Twitter: @Lindsay_Powell) to talk about his 2015 book ‘Marcus Agrippa: Right Hand Man of Caesar Augustus’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.
Jan 26, 202101:11:28
The Castle in the Wars of the Roses - with Dan Spencer

The Castle in the Wars of the Roses - with Dan Spencer

In today’s episode, Liv and Phoebe talk to Dr Dan Spencer about his new book ‘The Castle in the Wars of the Roses’. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.
Jan 19, 202133:04
The Song of Simon de Montfort - with Sophie Ambler

The Song of Simon de Montfort - with Sophie Ambler

Join us as we speak to Sophie Therese Ambler about her new book, The Song of Simon de Montfort: England’s First Revolutionary. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.

Jan 12, 202152:36
Life in the Redcoat

Life in the Redcoat

In today’s special episode, Olivia is joined by historians Andrew Bamford, Robert Griffiths, Alex Burns and Zack White to talk about their new edited collection, Life in the Redcoat (Helion, 2020). For an exclusive discount on the book, use the code LITRC20 at helion.co.uk (valid 1 month from the episode publish date). Khaki Malarkey is a military history review podcast featuring authors of the latest military history books. To get in touch, find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Hosted by Olivia Smith and Phoebe Style. Edited by Zack O’Leary.
Jan 05, 202152:30
Single Ship Actions of the War of 1812 - with Nicholas James Kaizer

Single Ship Actions of the War of 1812 - with Nicholas James Kaizer

Phoebe and Olivia talk to the brilliant Nicholas James Kaizer about his new book ‘Revenge in the Name of Honour: the Royal Navy's Quest For Vengeance in the Single Ship Actions of The War of 1812’. For an exclusive discount on this book, go to helion.co.uk and use the code ‘RINOH20’ - call it a Christmas treat! (Valid for 1 month from 15/12/20) If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Presented by Olivia Smith and Phoebe Style. Edited by Zack O’Leary.
Dec 15, 202038:50
Romans at War - with Simon Elliot

Romans at War - with Simon Elliot

Join us as we speak to Simon Elliot about his new book, Romans at War. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary. Hosted by Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith.

Dec 08, 202044:20
A Bomber Wireless Operator's Story

A Bomber Wireless Operator's Story

Jane Gulliford-Lowes joins us to discuss her book Above Us The Stars: 10 Squadron Bomber Command - The Wireless Operators Story. We talk about her personal connections with the book's subject, and the process discover why Halifax bombers is a reverse TARDIS, is better than the Lancaster, and why wireless operators were great party planners.


Khaki Malarkey is a military history review podcast bringing you interviews with the most exciting military historians on their latest discoveries, and book releases. Where possible we also try to get you a discount on the titles we feature. Presented by Zack White, Phoebe Style and Olivia Smith, the podcast is affiliated to the British Commission of Military History. You can get in touch with the team on twitter @KhakiMalarkey.

Dec 01, 202041:22