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The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

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Oct 5, 2019 • 25min

44 - The considerations for the defense of Palliers Hill

We discuss the considerations for the defense of Palliers Hill. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Sep 29, 2019 • 23min

Firepower 24: Shell Shock - The precursor to post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

What was Shell Shock and how did it manifest itself in WW1? What treatments were available and how successful were they? GPCAPT Sany McFarlane AO discusses these issues along with the long term impact of Shell Shock and it's evolution in diagnosis and treatment through WW2 and the Vietnam War. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Sep 22, 2019 • 13min

Firepower 23: The French Artillery at Verdun

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by Doctor Roger Lee. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Sep 4, 2019 • 30min

43 - Considerations for the attack on Pallier's Hill

We look at the considerations for the attack as LT Pallier assaults the hill that would come to bear his name. Please visit the show notes, the drone footage of the hill will provide a much better understanding of the terrain and why this was such a difficult mission. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Aug 29, 2019 • 28min

42 - The attack goes in on Pallier's Hill

How did LT Pallier attack this seemingly impossible objective.  A dug in enemy, minimal OS, limited time and very, very difficult terrain?  Please visit the show notes, the drone footage of the hill will provide a much better understanding of the terrain and why this was such a difficult mission. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Aug 14, 2019 • 29min

41 - The Assault on Pallier's Hill

This assault conducted by troops of 9 Pl, C Coy, 2/14 Bn is a classic infantry platoon attack.  Visit the Principles of War website to see maps, UAV footage and more from the battlefield. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Aug 1, 2019 • 26min

Firepower 22: Pozieres Plenary Session

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by BRIG Phillip Winter CSC. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Jul 31, 2019 • 33min

Firepower 21: Jutland and the advent of Over the Horizon Warfare

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and  is presented by Rear Admiral James Goldrick (retd). We look at the technological and tactical advances that led to the Battle of Jutland. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
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Jul 30, 2019 • 18min

Firepower 20: The First Air Observation Posts

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by Air Commodore Mark Lax RAAF, OAM, CSM, (retd). We look at how techniques for the cooperation between air and ground elements were developed in the First World War. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.  
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Jul 30, 2019 • 21min

Firepower 19: LT Thurnhill - Direct firect at Pozieres

Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.  

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