Arsenal: Weapons of War

Dr. Jason Edwards
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Arsenal is a military history and technology podcast focused on the weapons, war machines, and military systems that shaped how wars were fought. Each episode examines a specific platform, weapon, vehicle, aircraft, ship, or battlefield system, explaining what it was designed to do, how it worked, where it fit into the fight, and why it mattered. From tanks and aircraft to naval power, artillery, missiles, radar, logistics, and emerging battlefield technologies, Arsenal connects hardware to doctrine, tactics, industry, and human decision-making. Developed by Dr Jason Edwards and Trackpads.com, the show is built for listeners who want clear, serious, and accessible military history with a stronger focus on the machines and systems behind combat power.

  1. 3d ago

    Arsenal: M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer in the Ardennes, 1944–45

    Arsenal: M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer in the Ardennes, 1944–45 follows the United States tank destroyer from icy roads around Bastogne through the last campaigns of the Second World War, showing how speed and a seventy six millimeter gun tried to compensate for thin armor and an open turret. Listeners ride with Hellcat crews as they race to plug gaps in the Battle of the Bulge, hear why the vehicle was created to answer the problem of armored breakthroughs, and get an inside view of its design tradeoffs, crew routines, combat record, and postwar legacy. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    9 min

  2. May 29

    Arsenal: OV-10 Bronco over Vietnam, 1960s–1970s

    Arsenal: OV-10 Bronco over Vietnam, 1960s–1970s follows the twin-boom turboprop into low, circling orbits above jungle firefights, pinned patrols, and tense convoy ambushes during the Vietnam War. The story traces how the Bronco was created to solve the problem of seeing and controlling complex small-unit battles that jets and fragile liaison aircraft could not manage, then walks through its unusual design, cockpit teamwork, and what it was like for pilots, observers, and ground troops who relied on it. Listeners hear how the Bronco fought, what it did well and where it was vulnerable, and how its ideas lived on long after Vietnam. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    15 min

  3. May 28

    Arsenal: AH-1 Cobra in Vietnam, 1967–1973

    Arsenal: AH-1 Cobra in Vietnam, 1967–1973 follows the first dedicated United States attack helicopter from hot landing zones in the Central Highlands to hunter killer missions along the Laotian border in the Vietnam War, showing how this slim gunship reshaped air assault and close support. Listeners hear the Cobra in action over contested valleys, the tactical and strategic problems it was built to solve, the story of its rapid design and production, what it was like to crew and maintain it, and how its combat record led to later anti armor variants and export versions. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and this podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    22 min

  4. May 28

    Arsenal: B-2 Spirit in Stealth Global Strike, Post-Cold War Era

    Arsenal: B-2 Spirit in Stealth Global Strike, Post-Cold War Era follows the flying wing from dark Atlantic crossings to precision strikes over Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, showing how a bomber built for nuclear deterrence became a global conventional scalpel. Listeners hear the Spirit in action over heavily defended airspace, the problem it was designed to solve against dense radar and missile networks, and the design choices that led back to the flying wing. The episode walks through cockpit life on thirty hour missions, crew workflow, and what maintainers face keeping stealth ready for combat. It closes with the B-2’s combat record, evolving upgrades, and long shadow over future bombers. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    24 min

  5. May 28

    Arsenal: Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Desert Storm, 1991

    Arsenal: Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Desert Storm, 1991 follows United States mechanized infantry and cavalry crews as they drive their armored fighting vehicles through the flat, dark expanses of the Gulf War, from tense night contacts on the Saudi and Iraqi borders to hard hitting engagements along famous eastings. Listeners hear how the Bradley was built to solve the problem of outgunned infantry carriers, how designers balanced armor, firepower, speed, and troop space, and what it felt like to fight, ride, and maintain this vehicle under fire. The episode traces its baptism of fire, later conflicts, key strengths and vulnerabilities, and the long legacy of the Bradley family. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    12 min

  6. May 28

    Arsenal: C-130 Hercules in Tactical Airlift, Cold War to Today

    Arsenal: C-130 Hercules in Tactical Airlift, Cold War to Today follows the rugged “Herk” from siege runs into Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War through desert campaigns and disaster relief flights around the world, tracing how a go-anywhere tactical airlifter reshaped how armies move, supply, and evacuate people under pressure. Listeners hear the Hercules in action on rough strips, learn why planners demanded a short-field turboprop, and ride along with pilots, loadmasters, and maintainers as they wrestle with its strengths, limits, and ever-growing family of variants. The episode also explores how this workhorse’s legacy lives on in modern C-130 fleets, museum aircraft, and humanitarian missions. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    11 min

  7. May 28

    Arsenal: EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler in Carrier-Based Electronic Warfare, Vietnam to the 21st Century

    Arsenal: EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler in Carrier-Based Electronic Warfare, Vietnam to the 21st Century follows the Navy and Marine Corps electronic attack lineage from the skies over North Vietnam to Desert Storm, Libya, and today’s contested airspace. Listeners hear how these aircraft fought enemy radars and missiles in action, the problem they were built to solve, how designers turned an attack bomber and a strike fighter into jamming platforms, and what life was like for the pilots, electronic warfare officers, and maintainers who kept them flying. The episode traces their combat record, variants, and lasting legacy. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    33 min

  8. May 28

    Arsenal: F-111 Aardvark in Deep Strike, The Cold War

    Arsenal: F-111 Aardvark in Deep Strike, The Cold War follows a side-by-side crew from low-level night runs over Vietnam through long-range strikes against Libya and precision bombing in the skies over Iraq. Listeners hear how the Aardvark was born from the need to penetrate dense air defenses, how its swing wings, terrain-following radar, and escape capsule shaped the design, and what it felt like to ride that machine at treetop height in bad weather. The episode traces its combat record, evolving variants, and lasting legacy in modern strike aviation. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.

    14 min
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Arsenal is a military history and technology podcast focused on the weapons, war machines, and military systems that shaped how wars were fought. Each episode examines a specific platform, weapon, vehicle, aircraft, ship, or battlefield system, explaining what it was designed to do, how it worked, where it fit into the fight, and why it mattered. From tanks and aircraft to naval power, artillery, missiles, radar, logistics, and emerging battlefield technologies, Arsenal connects hardware to doctrine, tactics, industry, and human decision-making. Developed by Dr Jason Edwards and Trackpads.com, the show is built for listeners who want clear, serious, and accessible military history with a stronger focus on the machines and systems behind combat power.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jason Edwards
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  • Episodes
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