Point of the Spear | Military History

Robert Child sits down with author, Mark Greaney, to discuss his latest book. The New York Times bestselling author is back with a topical edge-of-your-seat thriller. Someone is eliminating the world’s leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister?

Rob Child sits down with author, Brad Taylor, to discuss his latest book. The New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen.

Canada in the Great War episode 2 of 2. In the conclusion we follow Canadian forces led by Sir Arthur Currie in the last 100 days of World War One.

Canada in the Great War episode 1 of 2. In this installment we follow the rise of innovative Canadian general, Arthur Currie, who never commanded more than 400 men in peacetime. The program covers Canada's entry into WWI including the major battles of the Somme and Passchendaele.

Episode Twelve of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Eleven of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Ten of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Nine of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Join Robert Child for a Special Holiday Episode Christmas 1942. We feature radio news reports from the time and clips from, Command Performance, a War Department radio broadcast to American troops around the world on Christmas Eve 1942. Our main feature is an interview with Danish author Peter Harmsen. Peter is the author of the New York Times best seller Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze and other works. He studied history at National Taiwan University and has been a foreign correspondent in East Asia for two decades  His latest book is called, Darkest Christmas: December 1942 and a World at War. 

Episode Eight of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Seven of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Six of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Five of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Four of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Three of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.” It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode Two of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Episode One of our 12 part series, “Hamilton at War.”It is an immersive, narrative history that follows Hamilton’s life and military service from the Battle of White Plains through to the British surrender at Yorktown. There is much to be inspired by and learned from Hamilton’s life. He was a larger than life founding father whose blueprint for America is the world we live in today.

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Fifteen, "Utah Beach and Conclusion."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Fourteen, "Gold Beach."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Thirteen, "Juno Beach."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Twelve, "Sword."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Eleven, "Pointe du Hoc."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Ten, "The Invasion Omaha Beach."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Nine, "The Airborne."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Eight, "Technology and Deception."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. This is Episode Seven, "Planning and Training."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. IThis is episode six "the Leaders."

Welcome  "D-Day in 90 Minutes," our 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion that turned the tide of World War II. In Episode Five, “The British, the Canadians and Everyone Else” we learn in detail about Allied command structure and armaments and the disastrous practice run for D-Day, Operation Jubilee.

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode Four, "The Americans," we learn in detail about American involvement in the war, the common soldier’s attitude, armaments and even their impact on women in Great Britain. Over 100,000 British women married American soldiers.

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode Three, "The Germans," we learn in detail, more about the defenders; their command structure,  fortifications, equipment, and their state of mind.

Host Robert Child sits down with renowned New York Times bestselling author, Dick Russell to delve into the fascinating life and remarkable journey of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as explored in Russell's latest book, "The Real RFK Jr: Trials of a Truth Warrior."

D-Day in 90 Minutes,  our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. In Episode two, "Strategy and Sacrifice," we examine the crucial decisions of where and when to attack. A great deal was on the line, as any miscalculations could cost the allies tens of thousands of lives.

One of humanity's greatest achievements—the Apollo 11 mission—and the moon landing are the backdrop to the unsung heroes who played a crucial role in bringing the astronauts back home safely. And we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions made by the United States Navy.

Bull Run on July 21, 1861, was the first full-scale battle of the Civil War. The fierce fight there forced both the North and South to face the sobering reality that the war would be long and bloody.

"D-Day in 90 Minutes," our riveting 15-part, weekly podcast series that delves deep into the historic Allied invasion from almost every perspective imaginable. We unravel the logistics, untold stories, strategic maneuvers, and heroic acts that shaped one of the most pivotal events in World War II. In our inaugural episode, "Opening Salvo," we detail the dramatic months leading up to the invasion, examining the painstaking planning, the nerve-wracking anticipation, and the audacious risks taken by the Allied forces. And we recount the harrowing moments that marked the beginning of a mission that would change the course of history.

We commemorate the 27th anniversary of one of aviation's most tragic incidents - the downing of TWA Flight 800. This episode wades into the mystery and controversy surrounding the crash; exploring the unanswered questions that continue to haunt investigators and the public alike.