Get a look inside the secretive world of U.S. Special Ops
America’s Special Operations Forces have become instrumental in the war against radical Islam. But few in America know their story or how they operate. Sean Naylor wants to change that. His new book, ...
28 Okt 201528min
Most of Russia's military still 'rubbish' despite Ukraine, Syria deployments
The annexation of Crimea, the war in eastern Ukraine and the military operation in Syria present the image of a confident Russian President Vladimir Putin willing to expend military power for politica...
20 Okt 201533min
How the machine gun brought modern war to the world
None of the world’s great powers were ready for the carnage World War I. The armies of 1914 looked a lot like the armies of 1814 … but they didn’t go to war with 19th century weapons. The modern world...
14 Okt 201530min
Coming soon, a pizza that stays fresh for three years - courtesy of the U.S. Army
The need for armies, both ancient and modern, to travel long distances to thwart enemies and take territory has made militaries one of the driving factors behind food science.Support this show http://...
30 Sep 201531min
The AK-47, a weapon so simple, even a child can use it - and they do
It’s the world’s most famous weapon, popular with soldiers, insurgents and video gamers alike. As many as 100 million of the world's guns are descended from Mikhail Kalashnikov's original Avtomat Kala...
23 Sep 201528min
Who are Europe’s migrants, and do they pose a threat?
War College talks to author and journalist Robert Young Pelton talks about the waves of immigrants washing up on the shores of Europe and why things have gotten worse in the last few months. Support t...
15 Sep 201530min
Just how strong is Iran’s military?
This week’s War College examines the state of Iran’s conventional military, as well as its guiding strategies. Jason Fields, Matthew Gault and Robert Beckhusen also discuss the likely impact of the nu...
9 Sep 201530min
What a real war in space might look like
There are approximately 1,000 satellites currently in orbit, but how many of them are really weapons in disguise?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2 Sep 201533min
