The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime, follow the incredible stories of those that received them and the battles that forged their actions.
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The tower of power..... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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From Singapore to Kabul
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This episode explores the Japanese Malayan Campaign in WW2 and explains why it was critical to Australia , USA and a young man in Afghanistan in 2006 Warning, There is actual combat soundscapes so please if suffering from PTSD , be aware and listen at your own discretion. Go gently my friends. Credits Eric Bogal, Complaints dept, Fox newsreels, Mr …
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One of the most versitile tanks of the second world war --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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ApologyPod : The A12 Matilda II
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"The Queen of the Battlefield" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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As a young LT on his first posting , Horace gives us a graphic and full account of his flight from Isandlwana. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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At the beginning of the war, the Char B1 was considered the mightiest Tank on earth...... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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The little Czech tank that thought it could. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Looking like it was made of cardboard box, come listen to Bruce and Paul talk about this remarkable machine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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ApologyPod : Tank Genesis Pt 2
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The Tanks Continue to Roll --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the origins of the main BattleTank --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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The Battle of Isandlwana
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Listed as one of the British Empire's darkest days, we trace what happens on that bleached plain in Zululand --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Zulu : the Gathering storm
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The Zulu wars , what caused them and why. Join Paul and Alfred as they discuss this and the fabric of Zulu society. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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The First Battle of El Alamein
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With with their backs against the wall, the british forces fight a desperate and bloody battle to save Egypt and the whole middle East from being crushed under the tread of Rommel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Operation Mercury: Charles Upham, Pt 1
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New Zealand's greatest soldier , and British Empires most decorated soldier of WW2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Operation Marita : The Aegean showdown
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Confusion, Chaos, Diggers and Panzers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Facing off an entire company german stormtroopers during the germans last desperate thrusts to end the war in the germans favour, Joseph Keables smoking Lewis gun said "NO"! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Vimy Ridge. Canada stands tall
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we have an episode that I think any Canadian would love to listen too, fingers crossed. Also we have the voices of soldiers present at Vimy ridge to keep me honest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Bill Speakman was the man of the moment when the chinese wanted his hill. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Albert Jacka: The Australian Achilles
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Albert Jacka was one of Australia's finest soldiers who while gaining great acclaim was never able to be make this stick with his superiors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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The Ghurkas! Nothing else need be said for them, and Gage Gale was one of their toughest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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Join Paul as he explores Luke O'connors Career as he grasps glory for king and empire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-hardbottle/message
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