Victoria Cross Podcastleri

The tower of power..... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

This episode explores the Japanese Malayan Campaign in WW2 and explains why it was critical to Australia , USA and a young man in Afghanistan in 2006 Warning, There is actual combat soundscapes so please if suffering from PTSD , be aware and listen at your own discretion. Go gently my friends. Credits Eric Bogal, Complaints dept, Fox newsreels, Mr …

One of the most versitile tanks of the second world war --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

"The Queen of the Battlefield" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

As a young LT on his first posting , Horace gives us a graphic and full account of his flight from Isandlwana. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

At the beginning of the war, the Char B1 was considered the mightiest Tank on earth...... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

The little Czech tank that thought it could. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Looking like it was made of cardboard box, come listen to Bruce and Paul talk about this remarkable machine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

The Tanks Continue to Roll --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the origins of the main BattleTank --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Listed as one of the British Empire's darkest days, we trace what happens on that bleached plain in Zululand --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

The Zulu wars , what caused them and why. Join Paul and Alfred as they discuss this and the fabric of Zulu society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

With with their backs against the wall, the british forces fight a desperate and bloody battle to save Egypt and the whole middle East from being crushed under the tread of Rommel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

New Zealand's greatest soldier , and British Empires most decorated soldier of WW2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Confusion, Chaos, Diggers and Panzers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Facing off an entire company german stormtroopers during the germans last desperate thrusts to end the war in the germans favour, Joseph Keables smoking Lewis gun said "NO"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

we have an episode that I think any Canadian would love to listen too, fingers crossed. Also we have the voices of soldiers present at Vimy ridge to keep me honest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Bill Speakman was the man of the moment when the chinese wanted his hill. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Albert Jacka was one of Australia's finest soldiers who while gaining great acclaim was never able to be make this stick with his superiors. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

The Ghurkas! Nothing else need be said for them, and Gage Gale was one of their toughest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Join Paul as he explores Luke O'connors Career as he grasps glory for king and empire. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paul-hardbottle/message

Simpson's skills were born of decades of experience, a complex man, who could be blunt, but also a proud, moral, compassionate and without pretensionbackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Keith Payne's repeated acts of exceptional personal bravery and unselfish conduct in this operation were an inspiration to all ...his conspicuous gallantry was in the highest traditions of the Australian Armybackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

His valour and leadership were in the highest traditions of the military profession and the Australian Regular Army.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Unflinching loyalty.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

".. by his cool courage and disregard of his own personal safety, this non-commissioned officer saved the members of his section from heavy casualties and was responsible for the successful conclusion of the attack."backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

".. His fearless action and outstanding courage were an inspiration to the whole battalion."backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Reginald Roy Rattey was humble hero and one of the most popular recipients of the timebackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Frank Partridge banana farmer, quiz show champion and Victoria Cross recipientbackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

"Throughout the fighting, which lasted for four days, he set a magnificent example of brave leadership, determination and outstanding courage. He not only showed fighting qualities of very high order but throughout exposed himself to danger without any regard for his own personal safety."backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

"The result of Kenna's magnificent bravery in the face of concentrated fire was that the bunker was captured without further loss . . . His action was an outstanding example of the highest degree of bravery"backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Sir Roden Cutler was a hugely private man who had a very public life.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

It has been speculated Bruce Kingsbury's actions in New Guinea could have changed the course of the war.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

James Gordon won a Victoria Cross in Syria 1941. He was immortalised in a winning archibald prize portrait the next year.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

John Edmondson was the first VC winner of World War 2.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Bill Kibby was killed by machine-gun fire behind enemy lines.backyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

The most highly decorated officer of the war, Sir Hughie Edwardsbackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu

Introduction to a new series looking at the men who have been awarded the Victoria Crossbackyard@your.abc.net.au (ABC Local radio) tarafından oluşturuldu