25 episodes

Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school.

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    • History
    • 3.6 • 17 Ratings

Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school.

    Episode 25: When the Irish Invaded Canada with Christopher Klein

    Episode 25: When the Irish Invaded Canada with Christopher Klein

    In this episode host Russell Hillier is joined by historian and author Christopher Klein to talk about the Fenian raids and his book "When the Irish Invaded Canada."
     
    When The Irish Invaded Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/When-Irish-Invaded-Canada-Incredible/dp/0385542607/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GLFH6GF1IXIB&dchild=1&keywords=when+the+irish+invaded+canada&qid=1626358732&sprefix=when+the+irish%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1
     
    The One Soldier Podcast studies military history from Canada and around the world, by talking to authors and veterans about their experiences, books and memoirs.

    • 48 min
    One Soldier Podcast 24: Lord of the Rings Historical Analysis with Professor Gerard McLarney.

    One Soldier Podcast 24: Lord of the Rings Historical Analysis with Professor Gerard McLarney.

    Are the Riders of Rohan akin to Vikings on horseback, or are they Anglo-Saxons?
    Is the battle at Minas Tirith analogous to the Ottoman siege of Vienna?
    Who are the Orcs in our own lives?
    In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Professor of Religious Studies Gerard McLarney, to learn about the myths, war and lessons of Lord Of The Rings.
     

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Episode 23: Rhodesian Light Infantry with John Van Zyl

    Episode 23: Rhodesian Light Infantry with John Van Zyl

    In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by John Van Zyl, veteran of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and creator of the Fighting Men of Rhodesia Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfQx5rjmSc&t=6s
    John talks about growing up in Colonial Africa, the Rhodesian Bush War and what it's like to lose your country.
    Background
    in the 1960's Rhodesia was a prosperous country, with high employment, a strong currency and little crime. Ten years later and it was all gone. By 1980, Rhodesia had vanished off the map. History is a demanding teacher and the lesson is that things can fall apart quickly, regardless of what country you call home. 
     

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Episode 22: Battle of Cut Knife Hill

    Episode 22: Battle of Cut Knife Hill

    In this episode, host Russell Hillier examines the 1885 Metis Rebellion and the battle of Cut Knife Hill through the diary of Lieutenant R.S. Cassels.
    Cassels chronicles the actions of Toronto's Queens Own Rifles, as they embark for war and engage Cree warriors throughout the Saskatchewan prairie in the last of the great North American "Indian Wars."

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 21: Alberta Independence with Paul Hinman

    Episode 21: Alberta Independence with Paul Hinman

    In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Paul Hinman, two time Alberta MLA and current leader of the Wildrose Independence Party. 
    Paul Hinman joined the podcast to talk about pandemic lockdowns, the fight against globalism and the need for Alberta to cut ties with the rest of Canada. 
    You can follow Paul Hinman on twitter @PaulHinmanWIPA

    • 52 min
    Hunting Taliban with Chuck Prodonick

    Hunting Taliban with Chuck Prodonick

    In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Chuck Prodonick, veteran of Bosnia, Kosovo and the Afghan war.
    Chuck joined the podcast to talk about hunting Taliban in Kandahar province and shares some behind the scenes stories during the making of "The Bards of War" documentary. 
    You can follow Chuck on twitter: @DeplorableNorth

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

rmmhayes ,

Gritty and real

An insight into a world that thankfully most of us do not have to experience. Great story and narration.

KamikazeCanuck150 ,

That deescalated quickly

Started off as an interesting war podcast that descends into conspiracy theories and dipping its toes into treason.

courtyratesdisney ,

COVIDIOT

He doesn’t understand how infectious disease spreads and posts mis information on twitter

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