Great British Battle Commanders
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<p>How much does leadership shape the outcome of a battle? What makes for successful command? These questions lie at the heart of this new podcast series hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, from the creators of the award-winning Sitrep.</p><p>Mike discusses the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, Boudica, Admiral Lord Nelson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with a range of guests including ‘Sharpe’ writer Bernard Cornwell and General Lord Richards.</p><p>This thought-provoking series for BFBS Forces News is based on Mike’s book ‘Great British Commanders.’</p>
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10/31/2024
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Recent Episodes
November 25, 2024
NELSON: Legend Forged in Battle, with Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes.
Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes dissect Admiral Lord Nelson's leadership and strategy, revealing the key factors that forged his legendary status in naval history.
November 18, 2024
MONTGOMERY – Unbeatable and Unbearable? With Professor Michael Clarke and General Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff.
<p>BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with the former Chief of the Army and former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Lord Richards. The interview is recorded in the D-Day Map Room at Southwick House, outside Portsmouth, which was the nerve centre for Operation Overlord.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Glossary for Audio</p><p>General Dwight D Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander 1944-1945</p><p>Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, Deputy Supreme Commander to Eisenhower</p><p>Field Marshal Herbert Plumer, British First World war general</p><p>Field Marshal Alan Brooke, Chief of the Imperial General Staff in 1944</p><p>Field Marshal Lord John Gort, Commander of British forces in France, 1940</p><p>Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck, British general</p><p>Field Marshal Harold Alexander, British general </p><p>General George S. Patton, US general</p><p>General Frederick E. Morgan, British general</p><p>General Omar N. Bradley, US general </p><p>Field Marshal William J. Slim, British general </p>
November 11, 2024
BOUDICA - Warrior Queen, with Professor Michael Clarke and Philip Wise, Heritage Manager for Colchester Museums.
<p>BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni. The interview is recorded in Colchester Castle, Essex, which was built on the foundations of the Roman Temple that was sacked and burnt by Boudica’s forces in AD 60.</p>
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- What is Great British Battle Commanders?
<p>How much does leadership shape the outcome of a battle? What makes for successful command? These questions lie at the heart of this new podcast series hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, from the creators of the award-winning Sitrep.</p><p>Mike discusses the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, Boudica, Admiral Lord Nelson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with a range of guests including ‘Sharpe’ writer Bernard Cornwell and General Lord Richards.</p><p>This thought-provoking series for BFBS Forces News is based on Mike’s book ‘Great British Commanders.’</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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