Great British Battle Commanders
Great British Battle Commanders
Podcast Description
How much does leadership shape the outcome of a battle? What makes for successful command? These questions lie at the heart of this new podcast series hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, from the creators of the award-winning Sitrep.Mike discusses the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, Boudica, Admiral Lord Nelson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with a range of guests including ‘Sharpe’ writer Bernard Cornwell and General Lord Richards.This thought-provoking series for BFBS Forces News is based on Mike’s book ‘Great British Commanders.’
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The podcast focuses on military leadership and strategy themes, exploring topics such as the command styles of Admiral Lord Nelson, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, and Queen Boudica. Specific episodes delve into the intricate strategies used during pivotal battles and the leaders' decision-making processes, with episodes featuring insights from historians and military experts.
How much does leadership shape the outcome of a battle? What makes for successful command? These questions lie at the heart of this new podcast series hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, from the creators of the award-winning Sitrep.
Mike discusses the leadership of the Duke of Wellington, Boudica, Admiral Lord Nelson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with a range of guests including ‘Sharpe’ writer Bernard Cornwell and General Lord Richards.
This thought-provoking series for BFBS Forces News is based on Mike’s book ‘Great British Commanders.’
BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Admiral Lord Nelson with Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes, author of several books on Nelson and his Navy, and senior lecturer in war studies at RMAS. The interview is recorded in Nelson’s cabin on HMS Victory in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Nelson Glossary
Cuthbert Collingwood Admiral and Second in Command at Trafalgar.
John Jervis Earl of St Vincent, Admiral and Commander at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
George Towry Captain, involved in the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Thomas Troubridge Captain, involved in the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Ralph Abercromby General, mortally wounded at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801.
Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve French Admiral and overall Commander of the Combined Fleet at Trafalgar.
Frederico Gravina Spanish Admiral and Second in Command at Trafalgar.
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