Episode 90 - On the Aftermath of The Great War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Over the past few weeks, we have recorded interviews with guests for the 2024 seasons The Dead Prussian and On Rome podcasts. We have also been recording episodes for our host-read narrative shows Battles and Enemies of Rome, which are currently premium-only shows that will be open-access in 2024. Below are some of the initial topics for you on our 2024 seasons.

Coming to The Dead Prussian:

- Land Command in the 21st Century

- Operational Air warfare

- Theory of Irregular Warfare

- Strategic Narratives and Warfare

- Mission Injury (to be recorded)

Coming to On Rome:

- Varrus and the Battle of the Teutoberg

- Cleopatra's Daughter

- AD69 - the year of Four Emperors

Coming to Battles (currently available on The Dead Prussian Premium):

- The Battle of Culloden

- The Battle of Stirling Bridge

- The Battle of Marathon

- The Battle of Gaugamela

- The Battle of Alessia

- The Battle of the Milvian Bridge

- The Battle of Lepanto

- The Battle of Jena-Auerstedt

Coming to Enemies of Rome:

- Carthage

- Hannibal

- Mithradates

- Parthia

- Arminius

- Germania

- Vercingetorix

- Gaul

- Boudicca

- Macedonia

In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and business leader Dr Kate Devitt from Better Beliefs. They discuss her upcoming chapter on Meaningful Command in a future where autonomous systems are ubiquitous in military forces. Mick and Kate also discuss the ethical underpinnings of human interaction with emerging technology in the context of armed conflict.

Kate provides a pragmatic answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and author Natalia Wojtowicz about her book, Wargaming Experiences: Notes from a Wargaming Lecturer. Mick and Natalie discuss the intricacies of wargaming and the differences between civilian and military approaches.

Natalia provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with former author Heidi Langbein-Allan about her debut book, Save the Last Bullet, a historical memoir co-authored with her father about his experiences as a boy soldier in Nazi Germany. Mick and Heidi discuss the indoctrination and use, and abuse, of children in Hitler's regime and the profound effect it had on her father as he dedicated his life to fighting fascism.

Heidi provides an insightful answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Associate Professor Matthew Ford about his new, co-authored book, Radical War. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the perception of modern conflict.

Matthew provides a third answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with former U.S. Army Officer, Major (ret'd) John Spencer about his new book, Connected Soldiers. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the way in which connection through technology has affected the experience of conflict.

John provides a fresh answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Australian Army officer Major General Mick Ryan about his new book, War Transformed. They discuss the influences transforming war and the way in which militaries can prepare to meet the challenges of future conflict.

Mick provides a succinct answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Professor Peter Dean and Dr Bec Strating to discuss the recently announced AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Bec and Peter provide their answers to the final question.

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*This episode was recorded live with an internet audience. 

In this episode, Mick chats with Timothy Heck and Brett Friedman about their edited book, On Contested Shores. They discuss amphibious operations throughout history and in the future. 

Timothy and Brett give updated answers to the final question.

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NB: This episode was recorded in 2020.