Military Historians are People, Too! · Brian Feltman and Bill Allison

S4E17 Jennifer Wellington - University College, Dublin

·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Jennifer Wellington reveals why this military history podcast is anything but academic.

This episode features host Bill and guest Jennifer Wellington, a historian from University College Dublin, discussing military history and recent travel. The conversation centers on Bill's recent group trip to Vietnam and broader reflections on historical tourism. Bill recounts leading a diverse tour group of twelve Brits, several Australians, a New Zealander, and some Americans through Vietnam. One Australian member was a Vietnam War veteran who served there in 1969. Bill describes the trip as marvelous and highlights the friendliness and generosity he experienced in Southeast Asia. He mentions struggling with a twelve-hour time difference and waking at 4:30 AM due to jet lag after returning about a week and a half prior. The tour was organized with the Cultural Experience in the UK, specifically thanking tour director Susie Cooper. Bill's group was well-behaved and provided a good mix of nationalities, making the experience enjoyable overall. He is already lined up to lead a similar trip to Vietnam again next year. Bill strongly recommends visiting Vietnam or anywhere in Southeast Asia for its beauty and culture. The episode's tone is informal and conversational, beginning with casual banter and personal anecdotes. The style is relaxed and digressive, focusing on shared experiences rather than a strict academic format. Listeners who enjoy personal travel stories within a military history context will appreciate this episode. Those seeking a focused, scholarly discussion of a specific historical topic might find it less engaging.

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