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Welcome to 5 Minute Warfare, the podcast where we explore history's most pivotal battles, military strategies, and key moments of conflict in around five minutes. From ancient skirmishes and medieval sieges to the modern-day theatres of war, each episode delivers a concise and engaging breakdown of the tactics, innovations, and historical figures that shaped the course of warfare. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious listeners alike, 5 Minute Warfare makes understanding the complexiti ...
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In episode 6 of 5 Minute Warfare, we take a quick but insightful look at the Crusades, the intense series of holy wars that shaped much of the Middle Ages. In just five minutes, we’ll explore the roots of these epic conflicts between Christian and Muslim forces, uncovering the religious motivations, political ambitions, and long-lasting effects of …
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In episode 5 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we take a closer look at one of history's most enduring and debated conflicts—the Trojan War. Was it a true historical event, or simply a myth born from epic poetry and legend? Join us as we unravel the blend of fact and fiction behind the ancient war that inspired Homer’s Iliad, exploring the battle’s …
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In episode 4 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we dig into the grim and relentless realities of trench warfare during World War I. Stretching across the Western Front, these vast networks of trenches became the defining symbol of the conflict, where soldiers faced unimaginable conditions and brutal combat. From the strategies that shaped trench warf…
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In episode 3 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we set sail to 1588 and the naval showdown between England and the mighty Spanish Armada. This high-stakes conflict saw King Philip II of Spain attempt to invade England, only to be met by fierce resistance and tactical ingenuity from Queen Elizabeth I's forces. The defeat of the Armada marked a turning…
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In episode 2 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we head to 1066, when the fate of England was decided at the Battle of Hastings. William of Normandy faced King Harold II in a clash that would forever alter the course of English history. From the dramatic tactics used on the battlefield to the momentous consequences that followed, this battle saw the …
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Welcome to the first episode of 5 Minute Warfare. In this episode, we take you back to 480 BCE, where one of history's most legendary last stands took place at the Battle of Thermopylae. Facing the overwhelming might of the Persian Empire, 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, alongside a small Greek force, defied impossible odds and held the narrow …
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