Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

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Discover the bizarre and captivating tale of the Makin Raid during WWII, where a Marine officer blended Maoist strategies with American combat tactics. Learn about the brutal training and ethos that defined Carlson’s Raiders as they prepared for one of history's strangest military missions. Experience the chaos of landings fraught with unexpected defenses, fierce close-combat encounters, and the moral complexities of warfare, culminating in a tale of survival and bravery that left an indelible mark on military history.

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The horrors continue! part 2/3 Sources: Anthony Arthur. The Tailor King: The Rise and Fall of the Anabaptist Kingdom of Munster Peter Vansittart. The Siege. Paul Ham. New Jerusalem: The short life and terrible death of Christendom's most defiant sect

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Support the show on Patreon and get the rest of the series right now: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lionsledbydonkeyspodcast7424 What starts as a rational critique of the Reformation turns into a wild, sex crazed, blood thirsty, and heavily armed cult ruled by a man who thinks he can cure blindness by spitting in someone's eye while mass executions take place via comically oversized anime sword. The Anabaptists of Munster eventually turn everyone against them from Martin Luther to the Catholics to their own believers who simply like their wives. Content Warning: Everything, throughout the series. Part 1/3 Sources: Anthony Arthur. The Tailor King: The Rise and Fall of the Anabaptist Kingdom of Munster Peter Vansittart. The Siege. Paul Ham. New Jerusalem: The short life and terrible death of Christendom's most defiant sect

Explore the tumultuous events of Bacon's Rebellion, where discontent colonists rallied against a corrupt governor in their quest for land and freedom. Delve into the contrasts between indentured servitude and slavery, and how economic pressures drove settlers to breach crown limits. Learn about Nathaniel Bacon's rise to power, his aggressive militia actions, and the chaos that ensued. The rebellion's eventual decline due to disease and loss of elite support reveals the fragility of colonial ambitions. A riveting tale of ambition, conflict, and political intrigue awaits!

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