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

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May 16, 2020 • 36min

Firepower 49: Hamel and Amiens Questions and Answer

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This panel is hosted by Dr Tim McKenna and features discussion with Ellen Creswell, Dr Meleah Hampton, MAJ GEN Paul Stevens, RAA (Retd) and Air Commodore Mark LAX, RAAF (Retd) 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.
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May 16, 2020 • 18min

Firepower 47: The Amiens Offensive

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. MAJ GEN Paul Stevens highlights the evolution of artillery tactics as they were in 1918.  How was artillery controlled in the advance? 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.
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Apr 25, 2020 • 19min

Firepower 46: The Fireplan from Hell

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Dr Meleah Hampton. 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.
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Apr 20, 2020 • 17min

Firepower 45: Technological Testing at the Battle of Hamel

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Ellen Creswell. 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.
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Mar 20, 2020 • 26min

50 - The Birth of Australian Special Forces

This is the first part of our study of the raid on Salamaua. We look at the genesis of SF in the Australian Army.  Why were they formed in the first place?  What was the detailed planning process that saw the formation of the Independent Companies and what were the likely tasks that they would undertake. 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.
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Mar 1, 2020 • 22min

Firepower 44: Western Front - The Spring Offensive and Villers Brettoneux Plenary Session

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Professor Peter Stanley. 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.
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Mar 1, 2020 • 20min

Firepower 43: The man who killed the Red Baron

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by MAJ Darryl Kelly RAA (Retd). 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.
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Mar 1, 2020 • 22min

Firepower 42: French Artillery to 1918

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Dr Elizabeth Greenhalgh. 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.
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Mar 1, 2020 • 16min

Firepower 41: Villers-Bretonneux

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Dr William Westerman. 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.
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Mar 1, 2020 • 17min

Firepower 40: The German Spring Offensive

This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series.  This session is presented by Dr 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.

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