The Dead Prussian Podcast

Mick chats with revisionist historian and author James Ellman  about the character of, and myths surrounding, General George S Patton Jr. They discuss James' new book, Patton Reconsidered. Mick and James also discuss the importance of understanding the flaws and true characters of famous historical generals such as Patton.   James uses a caveat when answering the show's defining question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Mick chats with author  Bruce McCandless III  about the experiences of a naval commander during the Second World War. They discuss Bruce's new book, an edited memoir, Iron and Fire. Mick and Bruce also discuss the importance of learning from the expereinces of those who fought in global conflicts.   Bruce also sneaks in two answers when answering the show's defining question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Mick chats with journalist and author Jeffrey E Stern about the development of the Paveway guided bomb. They discuss Jeffery's new book on the subject, The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern Warfare. Mick and Jeffrey also discuss the paradox of developing powerful weapons to end war.   Jeffrey provides a lesson in brevity in answering the show's defining question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Mick chats with academic, war veteran and author Dr Andrew Maher about proxy warfare and interstate competition. They discuss Andrew's new book on the subject, Riding Tigers The Strategic Logic of Proxy Warfare. Mick and Andrew also discuss the perceptions of coming conflicts and what lessons we can learn from history on the prediction of the 'next war'.   Andrew provides a cracking answer to the show's defining question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.

Mick chats with academic, official war historian and author Dr Rhys Crawley about the experiences of Captain Orlo Williams as a staff officer in General Headqarters during the Gallipoli Campaign in the First World War. They discuss Rhys' new book, Inside GHQ: The Gallipoli diary of Captain Orlo Williams. Mick and Rhys also discuss common experiences between staff officers from the First World War and the modern battlefield. Rhys also provides insight into the importance of making primary source material widely available.   Rhys provides also provides an answer to the show's defining question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.