Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

On this episode Joe and Nick talk about Battles that never actually happened! From the Great LA air raid to the Battle of Kransebes, where Joseph II Austrian Army supposedly routed itself. We apologize for the audio issue that pops up about 20 minutes in. We have no idea what is causing it, but we are working to fix it. If anyone knows what might cause random static through the microphone please let us know! Follow the podcast on twitter @lions_by Follow Joe on twitter @jkass99

On our 10th episode we go to our Emails to answer all the questions that have been sent to us over the last couple of week. Nick finally admits reenacting is cosplay, Joe loses his damn mind about Vietnam, and Nick nearly has a heat stroke. Follow the podcast on twitter @lions_by Follow joe on Twitter where you can watch him laugh at russian bots @jkass99 Follow nick on twitter for weird memes @nickcasm1

Episode 9 brings us our first guest! Tom is an Officer in the United States Army Armor Corps, history graduate, and anonymous shitposter on twitter. On this episode Joe and Tom talk about the stupid history of German WW2 armor development and how it went from revolutionary to comically insane in a short amount of time. We also discuss the myths and legends surrounding German tanks and battlefield prowess that has managed to follow the soldiers of the 3rd Reich for nearly 100 years after their fall. We end the episode talking about the stupid things we manange to get ourselves into on #natsec twitter and how we have both managed to have a run in with General Abrams. Follow the podcast on twitter @lions_by Follow Joe on Twitter @jkass99 Follow Tom on twitter @tomlovestanks

On this episode we talk about the Bonus Army! A rag tag Army of unarmed WW1 veterans to marched on DC to demand the money they were owed. If you think the government has a level headed reaction to this you must be new to our show. Joe gets emotional and goes on a communist rant while Nick fails in his attempts to reel him back to reality. Follow the Podcast on Twitter @lions_by Follow Joe on Twitter @jkass99 Follow Nick on Twitter @nickcasm1

On our seventh episode we jump back in time to The Great Game. The British Empire invades Afghanistan and puts the most truthworthy idiot to ever be promoted general in charge. Nick has a hot take on the smell of 18th century men's genitals and Joe is left question what the hell a post-prostitute ritual bath is. Like, share, and review us on Itunes for the Glory of the British East India Company. Follow Lions Led By Donkeys on Twitter. Follow Joe on Twitter. Follow Nick on Twitter.

On this episode we talk about the Second French Intervention in Mexico. France makes an attempt at regime change in Mexico. Hilarity ensues. Rate and review us for the glory of Emperor Max! Follow the podcast on Twitter. Follow Joe on twitter Follow Nick on twitter

On this episode we talk about Pavel Grachev, the Russian Minister of Defense who ordered the storming of Grozny while piss drunk during the First Chechen War. Follow Lions Led By Donkeys on twitter. Follow Joe on twitter Follow Nick on twitter

The episode delves into Sergeant Yakov Pavlov and his infamous stronghold during the Battle of Stalingrad, humorously critiquing historical narratives. The hosts share absurdities of war, likening the German Wermach to Star Trek Red Shirts. They dissect the chaotic conditions of the trench warfare, featuring snipers and the grim realities faced by soldiers. There's also amusing commentary on military weapons and uniforms, blending dark humor with historical insights, and a look into the life of a significant Soviet military figure.

On episode three we talk about Bill Millin, the Mad Piper of Sword Beach and how sometimes you just have to fight fascism without wearing underwear. We touch on Nick's time storming the beaches of Normandy for the glory of My Chemical Romance and the joys of waterlogged wool clothes. Share, rate, and review us on Itunes for the glory of the Black Parade. Follow the show on Twitter Follow Joe on Twitter Follow Nick on Twitter

Dive into the life of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, whose privileged background shaped his controversial military career. The discussion humorously highlights Haig's struggles with math and his questionable decisions during WWI's brutal battles, like the Somme. Explore his legacy, marked by heavy casualties and outdated tactics, as well as the emotional toll on families like Rudyard Kipling's. Misjudgments and mismanagement are dissected, revealing the complex realities of leadership during one of history's darkest times.