The Delaware River Campaign of 1777 with James McIntyre
Release Date: 04/21/2024
Ideology and Soviet and American Correspondents during the Cold War with Dina Fainberg
The Strategy Bridge
In this episode we talk with Dina Fainberg about the Cold War ideologies that shaped how Soviet and American foreign correspondents reported on each other’s countries and how their reporting influenced the views of policy makers, commentators, and citizens. Fainberg is an assistant professor of modern history at City University of London and the author of “Cold War Correspondents: Soviet and American Reporters on the Ideological Front Lines.”
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In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we talk with Jason Shaffer about the role of theater during the American Revolution and in 18th Century Anglo-American culture. We look at how theater portrayed the military, expressed the principles of Revolutionary ideology, and the role of propaganda plays during the Revolutionary War. Shaffer is the author of “Performing Patriotism: National Identity in the Colonial and Revolutionary American Theater” and is an Associate Professor of English at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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The Canadian Army on D-Day with Mark Zuehlke
The Strategy Bridge
During the Second World War, Canadian soldiers fought fascism in Europe alongside British and American troops. In this episode, we talk with historian Mark Zuehlke about the Canadian Army’s fight for Juno Beach on D-Day. Zuehlke is the author of “Juno Beach: Canada’s D-Day Victory, June 6, 1944.”
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Militarism in Post-Colonial Africa with Samuel Fury Childs Daly
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In the years after independence, military coups overthrew civilian governments in many new African countries and tried to transform their societies into martial utopias. In this episode of the Strategy Bridge podcast, we talk with Samuel Fury Childs Daly about the ideology of militarism, military dictatorships, and how law both enabled and challenged them. Daly is Associate Professor of History at the University of Chicago and is the author of “Soldier’s Paradise: Militarism in Africa after Empire.”
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Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power with Nicholas Lambert
The Strategy Bridge
Nicholas Lambert joins the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about Alfred Thayer Mahan, his concept of sea power, and the ideas and events that shaped his worldview. Lambert is the author of “The Neptune Factor: Alfred Thayer Mahan and the Concept of Sea Power.”
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Edward Mead Earle and “Makers of Modern Strategy” with Michael Finch
The Strategy Bridge
In 1943, the book “Makers of Modern Strategy” was released and was an immediate success. The editor, Edward Mead Earle, had hoped to offer the public a historical lens through which to understand a world in the midst of a global war. Joining us to talk about the book, its intellectual history, and legacy is Michael Finch. Finch is the author of “Making Makers: The Past, The Present, and the Study of War.”
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From the Rappahannock to Gettysburg with Scott Mingus and Eric Wittenberg
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From June 3-30, 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac moved from their positions along the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg, VA north to Pennsylvania where they met in battle at Gettysburg. In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we talk with Scott Mingus and Eric Wittenberg about some of the key events of this movement. They are the authors of the two-volume series: “If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania”: The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 1: June 3–21, 1863 & Volume 2: June 22 - June 30, 1863....
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The Delaware River Campaign of 1777 with James McIntyre
The Strategy Bridge
Between September and November of 1777, the Continental Army and Pennsylvania State Navy fought to deny the British access to the Delaware River to prevent the Royal Navy from supplying British troops in Philadelphia. In this episode, James McIntyre joins the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about the Delaware River Campaign and his book “A Most Gallant Resistance.” McIntyre is an associate professor of history at Moraine Valley Community College.
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The Geographies of War with Jeremy Black
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Jeremy Black returns to the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about geographical concepts, mapmaking, strategy, geopolitics and his book “The Geographies of War.” Black is Emeritus Professor of History at Exeter University.
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Indigenous Warfare in Eastern North America with Wayne Lee
The Strategy Bridge
In this episode of the Strategy Bridge Podcast, we talk with Wayne Lee about his book “The Cutting-Off Way: Indigenous Warfare in Eastern North America, 1500-1800.” Lee is Bruce W. Carney Professor of History and the University of North Carolina.
info_outlineBetween September and November of 1777, the Continental Army and Pennsylvania State Navy fought to deny the British access to the Delaware River to prevent the Royal Navy from supplying British troops in Philadelphia. In this episode, James McIntyre joins the Strategy Bridge Podcast to talk about the Delaware River Campaign and his book “A Most Gallant Resistance.” McIntyre is an associate professor of history at Moraine Valley Community College.