Episode 82 – Henning on Cavalry and Air Power in the Interwar Years
Drs. Jonathan Abel and Bill Nance talk with Dr. Lori Henning about how American and British cavalry reacted to the development of air power. They begin by outlining the rise of air power before and during World War I. They discuss how both countries’ cavalry services incorporated air power in the 1920s. They continue to examine how developments in technology threatened horse cavalry in the 1930s. They conclude by noting that stories of techno-futurist prophets being oppressed by old recidivists in historiography are often exaggerated or outright false.
“History is only a confused heap of facts.” – Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of ChesterfieldHost: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMHDMH Podcast Team: Drs. Jonathan Abel, Mark Gerges, and Bill NanceArtwork: Daniel O. NealMusic: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band
1 Apr 2026
Episode 81 – Kalic and Rafuse on U.S. Presidents in Wartime
Dr. Jonathan Abel and Dr. Bill Nance are joined by Dr. Sean Kalic, Director of DMH, and Dr. Ethan Rafuse to talk about their project on U.S. presidents in wartime. They discuss the themes and trends that emerge from a study of the topic. They dissect the human dimension of the task before the presidents. They conclude with lessons for today’s warfighters.
“History is only a confused heap of facts.” – Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield
Host: Dr. Jonathan Abel, CGSC DMHDMH Podcast Team: Drs. Jonathan Abel, Mark Gerges, and Bill NanceArtwork: Daniel O. NealMusic: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band
1 Mar 2026
Episode 80 – Rebuilding the British Army after 1914
Dr. Jonathan Abel is joined by Dr. Bill Nance to talk to LTC Andy Whitford, PhD, Department of Distance Education, about how the British rebuilt their shattered army after the initial combats in World War I. They outline the British army and its institutions before World War I. They detail the practice of the soldier and manpower policy throughout the war. They conclude by examining how the war and manning policies created a significant legacy in British politics.
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YouTube views
727,740
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
77
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