Aspects of History Oliver Webb-Carter

The Gurkhas are a highly professional unit within the British Army who hail from the foothills and mountains of the Himalayas, in northern India and Nepal. They have fought in both the British and Indian armies in many wars, but today we discuss their role in the Second World War with the author of a new novel, The Jungle War, Hannah Watson. Robert Lyman, historian of the period, joins too to provide some historical insight.
Gurkha and Jungle War Links
The Jungle War
The Gurkha Museum
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Kohima Educational Trust
Hari Budha Magar
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On the 3rd April 1882, Jesse James put aside his guns and noticed a picture on the wall had acquired dust. He stood on a chair and with duster in hand began to clean. Behind him Robert Ford drew his revolver and shot James in the back of the head.
This event provides the title for the film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Sam Rockwell.
Filmmaker Tim Hewitt joins to discuss the movie, the story of Jesse James, Brad, Oscars and plenty more.
Links
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford on Wikipedia
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford on IMDB
Interview with Brad Pitt
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Tim on X
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On the 20th September 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Moluccas, the collection of islands containing nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon that promised vast wealth for those who could trade. So began the race between Spain and Portugal, who would soon be joined by the Dutch and English, but the native peoples paid a terrible spice. Roger Crowley joins to discuss his new book, Spice.
Roger Crowley Links
Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World
Roger on X
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On the 6th June 1944 the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy in the battle to free occupied Europe from the Nazi jackboot. Nearly 3 million men took part in the operation, on land, sea and in the air.
Joining to discuss are two highly respected and distinguished historians, Gordon Corrigan and Philip Blood.
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Maps
DDay Map
Breakout Map
Gordon Corrigan Links
The Second World War: A Military History
Blood, Sweat and Arrogance: The Myths of Churchill's War
Gordon on Substack
Philip Blood Links
Hitler's Bandit Hunters: The SS and the Nazi Occupation of Europe
Birds of Prey: Hitler's Luftwaffe, Ordinary Soldiers, and the Holocaust in Poland
Philip on Substack
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Ollie on X
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In the early hours of 6th June 1944, D-Day, a small squad of SAS troopers parachuted into SE France to begin the Special Forces part of Operation Overlord, the invasion of Nazi occupied Europe. It was the most successful SF operation of the Second World War and set the template that would be followed by Delta, SEALs and other SF for years to come.
Joining to discuss is Tom Petch, author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS.
Tom Petch Links
Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS
Tom on X
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China has eyes on Taiwan, and how can we in the West respond? Should we respond? What about our intelligence services and military capabilities? Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent, joins to discuss his new thriller which envisages an invasion of the small island by its larger neighbour.
This episode is thanks to the Chalke History Festival, the UK's Number 1 history festival. 
Frank Gardner Links
Invasion
Frank at the Chalke History Festival, sponsored by Aspects of History
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