Compact Warfare

Welcome to Compact Warfare, the podcast where we explore history's most pivotal battles, military strategies, and key moments of conflict in short bite-sized chunks. From ancient skirmishes and medieval sieges to the modern-day theatres of war, each episode delivers a concise and engaging breakdown of the tactics, innovations, and historical figures that shaped the course of warfare. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious listeners alike, Compact Warfare makes understanding the complexities of military history both accessible and captivating, all in the time it takes to make a coffee.

The Reconquista 08/20/2025

Spartan Warfare 08/13/2025

The Falklands War 08/06/2025

The Rise of Gunpowder 07/30/2025

The Viking Raids 07/23/2025

The Siege of Troy 07/16/2025

The Rise of Cyber Warfare 07/09/2025

The War of the Spanish Succession 07/02/2025

Castles and Siege Warfare: Defending the Fortress 06/25/2025

Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars 06/18/2025

The Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm 06/11/2025

The Battle of Lepanto: Christian Europe's Last Great Naval Victory 06/04/2025

The Battle of Agincourt: The Longbow's Deadly Legacy 03/19/2025

War Elephants in Ancient India 03/12/2025

The Korean War: The Forgotten Conflict 03/05/2025

The English Civil War: Muskets, Pikes and the Fall of a King 02/26/2025

The Hundred Years War: England vs France for a Century 02/18/2025

Rome vs Carthage: The Punic Wars Unleashed 02/12/2025

The Cold War: Proxy Wars & The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation 02/05/2025

Gustavus Adolphus: The Father of Modern Warfare 01/29/2025

The Mongol Invasions: Genghis Khan's Unstoppable Army 01/21/2025

The Battle of Kadesh: Chariots, Strategy and the First Peace Treaty 01/01/2025

The Vietnam War: Guerrilla Tactics and a Superpower Stalemate 12/31/2024

The Siege of Vienna - Ottoman Ambitions vs European Defenders 12/18/2024

The Siege of Jerusalem - Bloodshed in the First Crusade 12/11/2024

Hannibal's Masterstroke: Crossing the Alps 12/04/2024

D-Day: The Invasion that Turned the Tide 11/27/2024

The Pike & Shot: Revolutionising Battlefield Tactics 11/20/2024

Knights in Shining Armour: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Cavalry 11/13/2024

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Known World 09/17/2024