The Battle of Ia Drang was the first conventional conflict between American forces and North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. For days the two sides met at the foot of the Chu Pong Massif – giving and receiving death, pain, and disfigurement. It’s a battle made famous in the film We Were Soldiers. It’s… Continue reading We Were Soldiers: The Battle of Ia Drang /// 77
The Battle of Ia Drang – Historical Atlas
Maps and Illustrations: (Hasset, 2021) References: Albright, J., Cash, J.A., & Sandstrum, A.W. Seven firefights in Vietnam. Appy, C. Patriots: The Vietnam War remembered from all sides. Caldwell, J.D. (2018). Anatomy of a victory: Why the United States triumphed in World War II, fought to a stalemate in Korea, lost in Vietnam, and failed in… Continue reading The Battle of Ia Drang – Historical Atlas
Zero Dark Thirty: The Manhunt for Osama bin Laden /// 76
For more than a decade after the September 11th attacks, the United States of America devoted a seemingly limitless amount of time and resources to finding one man – Osama bin Laden. This is the story of that manhunt. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war… Continue reading Zero Dark Thirty: The Manhunt for Osama bin Laden /// 76
Zero Dark Thirty: A Historical Atlas of the Hunt for Osama bin Laden
The following maps and images provide key details about the global manhunt for Osama bin Laden and Operation Neptune Spear – the special forces raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan detailed in episode 76. Maps: Owen, 2012 Tables and Photographs: bin Laden in 1998 (Bergen, 2012) References: Kill bin Laden: a Delta Force… Continue reading Zero Dark Thirty: A Historical Atlas of the Hunt for Osama bin Laden
Chris Kyle – Greatest American Sniper /// 75
Today’s episode recounts the life and death of Chris Kyle – the greatest American sniper in United States history. It’s the final episode of a two part series. It’s 2000 yard shots; it’s death; it’s confused anger and groundless indignation – mixed together into one potent podcast. It’s also the definitive podcast history of Chris… Continue reading Chris Kyle – Greatest American Sniper /// 75
American Sniper: Chris Kyle and the Battle of Fallujah /// 74
Chris Kyle was the greatest sniper in American history. The subject of the book and film American Sniper, this is the definitive biographical podcast regarding his life, the controversy surrounding his actions, and his battles. It’s also the story of the Second Battle of Fallujah – one of the bloodiest battles the United States has… Continue reading American Sniper: Chris Kyle and the Battle of Fallujah /// 74
American Sniper: Chris Kyle – An Historical Atlas
The following maps and illustrations serve as a complement to episode 74 of Battlecast detailing the history of Chris Kyle – America’s greatest sniper and the Second Battle of Fallujah. American Sniper: Chris Kyle – A Life in Photos American Sniper: Chris Kyle References: Chris Kyle: American Sniper by Alexis Burling The life and legend… Continue reading American Sniper: Chris Kyle – An Historical Atlas
The Colonized Strike Back: The Battle of Adwa /// 73
On March 1, 1896 one of the most important events in Western imperial history took place; it was the Battle of Adwa. In this one decisive battle, Ethiopia defeated Italy and threatened to drive the Italians into the sea. Crushed by the Ethiopians, Italy’s entire foreign policy was upended for decades. Hundreds of thousands of… Continue reading The Colonized Strike Back: The Battle of Adwa /// 73
The Battle of Adwa Historical Atlas and Images
The following maps and illustrations serve as a complement to episode 73 detailing the history of the Battle of Adwa. References: The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in the age of Empire by Raymond Jonas (2011). Battle of Adwa edited by Paul Milkias and Getachew Metaferia (2005).
The End of the Last Battle: Berlin, May 1945
This is the concluding episode of the definitive history of the Battle of Berlin and the fall of Nazi Germany. You can find parts one through ten at the following links: episode ten, episode nine, episode eight, episode seven, episode six, episode five, episode four, episode three, episode two, and episode one. Download episode 72… Continue reading The End of the Last Battle: Berlin, May 1945
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