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Britain and Portugal...It’s the longest continuing alliance in global history… and Winston Churchill said it was an alliance “without parallel in world history”.
In today’s Podcast we will explore some forgotten conflicts like that of 1762 . . .then we’ll take a look at how the two armies fought side by side in the Peninsular war and take a deep look at the Battle of Bussacco - the battle that forged the Portuguese army.
We’ll then examine the role of the "Pork and beans" as they were known on the western front in the First World War.
It’s fascinating stuff.
Stay tuned till the end to find out how The Portuguese also played a part in Britain’s Falklands campaign in 1982.
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This episode is a detailed look at the history of Maori soldiers, especially in the two world wars. German Field marshal Erwin Rommel allegedly said of them, "Give me a Maori Battalion and I will conquer the world." But what is the full history and just how effective were they? let's find out. 
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His life was straight from the pages of a swashbuckling novel…
Some even say he was the inspiration for Harry Flashman…
Do you know who it is?
It's Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby of the Royal Horse Guards.
Built like a brick outhouse, strong as an ox, brave as a lion…I could keep going on but I think let’s get stuck in to today’s interview with John Hawkins.
John’s written a two volume history of Burnaby’s life and really knows his stuff.
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In today's episode, I examine which regiment is the oldest in the British army...
It's not as straight-forward as you may think. 
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The 9th Cape Frontier War is almost completely forgotten. But today's guest presenter Cam Simpson has been doing a lot of research on the little known Battle of Umzintzani.
It was a desperate fight deep in rural South Africa - it's a fight rich with valour, excitement and tragedy.
Cam is the author on numerous books about military history and they can be purchased via this link - https://amzn.to/3WjBkGA 
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Why is the British army (man for man) so damn good and why has it been so effective over the centuries?
In today's episode we explore the unique regimental system.
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