Category Archives: History

Pete Hegseth, Medievel Warrior

Posted on July 18, 2026 by odeboyz

Pete Hegseth is secretary of state for war but seems to have an almost medieval view of war. His ‘No Quarter’ instruction is only really applicable on a battle field, which more-or-less don’t exist in 2026. American war crimes as … Continue reading →

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The USA’s siege of Cuba: 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by odeboyz

Since February 2026 the USA has blockaded Cuba. The idea is that they will be starved into submission. Medicine, oil and food are all prevented from entering Cuba. Obviously this means that the most vulnerable will die first. The USA … Continue reading →

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Donald Rumsfeld’s philosophic insights and Iran

Posted on July 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Rumsfeld’s *Known, Knowns* speech goes down in history as one of the greatest statements of warfare. In just a few lines he demonstrated that all war is a gamble. This podcast uses those words to analyse the Iranian war in … Continue reading →

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Sir Francis Drake’s Piracy and 400 years of Compound Interest

Posted on July 8, 2026 by odeboyz

For I trace the beginnings of British foreign investment to the treasure which Drake stole from Spain in 1580. In that year he returned to England bringing with him the prodigious spoils of the Golden Hind. Queen Elizabeth was a considerable … Continue reading →

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Putin’s magic wears off: 2016 the Donbas

Posted on June 27, 2026 by odeboyz

The 2014 attack on the Crimea was an overwhelming success. Putin’s advisors fell over themselves to say that he was a genius and naturally he believed them. In 2016 Russia attack the eastern Ukrainian region, the Donbas. This is populated … Continue reading →

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Bob Paisley’s European Cup Team Talk: 1977

Posted on June 27, 2026 by odeboyz

In the dressing room, Paisley reminded the Liverpool players that the last time he’d been in Rome was in a tank at the end of the Second World War. Source Jon SpurlingGet It On (2022) p217

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Warfare changed forever

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iran War and the Ukraine War have changed warfare forever. This means that the entire arms Industry is now obsolete. The F-35 costs about $70m each and they are useless in the current war environment. British contracts for new … Continue reading →

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Cunk at her sparkling best

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz
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Grace Dent reviews Oudh 1722 London SE1

Posted on June 13, 2026 by odeboyz

“Oudh 1722’s a la carte menu opens with a lamb shorba, a traditional Awadhi welcome broth poured over finely chopped lamb tartare. Then spherical servings of gol guppa (you might know them by another moniker, pani puri)…..” Only Londoners love … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Foreign Policy is *Normal*

Posted on June 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Trump is not an exceptional in his foreign policy. He is normal. The USA has spent trillions of dollars trying to impose their will on countries round the world. The litany of shame began in Iran in 1953, then Vietnam, … Continue reading →

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