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Mark Flowers

My goal is to tell stories that you won't usually find in history books. My passion is military history, and I've been studying for nearly sixty years. I tell stories about people caught up in war; the men and women at the sharp end of the spear. My podcasts support my work and provide an avenue to present more content about America's wars in the mid- to late-20th century.

Episodes

  1. 01/12/2020

    To be a Marine in World War II

    In this episode of the Fix Bayonets, we’ll look back nearly 80 years to examine the world of the World War II Marine.

    33 min

  2. 29/10/2020

    Desert Shield II – deploying the armored force

    This is the second episode too the Fix Bayonets podcast looking back at Operation Desert Shield in 1990. I share some of my memories of that time and what the deployment meant to Soldiers in The Army's heavy armored forces

    13 min

  3. 17/10/2020

    Flamethrower up! A short story of Marines on Iwo Jima

    This is a short story I wrote to illustrate one aspect in the experience of the World War II Marne.

    28 min

  4. 27/09/2020

    Uncovering Veterans' Stories

    Many veterans want to tell their stories, but don't know how to start. Families often want to know about what their relatives did in the service. It's too late to find out after your veteran has passed. In this episode, I offer some perspective on how to converse with veterans about their experiences, why it can be hard for them to open up, and tips for conducting positive interviews.

    22 min

  5. 18/09/2020

    Desert Shield 1 – the Iraqi threat

    This is the first of several episodes I'll be presenting over this 30th anniversary of the Gulf War. In this episode, I examine the role that the Iran-Iraq War played in Saddam Hussein's decision to invade Kuwait. I provide an analysis of the two warring armies in the Iran-Iraq War, how they adapted, and the techniques each used to gain battlefield superiority. I also look at the Iraqi Republican Guards, which conducted the invasion. I close the episode with an overview of the U.S. Army of the 1980s. All the best, Mark

    16 min

  6. 13/09/2020

    Buddies – a short story

    This is a fictional short story based on my research into the life of World War II Marines. It tells about three buddies heading for the next amphibious operation.

    16 min

  7. 08/09/2020

    Military suicide – Fight to live

    I'm a combat veteran and the son of a combat veteran who committed suicide. I've had too many friends and battle buddies who killed themselves. This is my inaugural episode of the Fix Bayonets podcast – Military history you didn't learn in school. I'm dedicating this episode to the service members and veterans who are fighting to live. There is always hope. If you care about our service members and veterans, I hope you'll check out this episode. It's that important. Never forget, Mark

    21 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

My goal is to tell stories that you won't usually find in history books. My passion is military history, and I've been studying for nearly sixty years. I tell stories about people caught up in war; the men and women at the sharp end of the spear. My podcasts support my work and provide an avenue to present more content about America's wars in the mid- to late-20th century.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Flowers
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Mark Flowers
  • Show Website
    Fixbayonets.us