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

S4E19 Matthias Strohn - Centre for Historical Analysis & Conflict Research and University of Buckingham

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Brian and Bill discuss hitting 100 episodes soon, revealing the scale of their military history interviews.

This episode features an interview with military historian Dr. Matthias Strohn from the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research. Hosts Bill and Brian, who are approaching their 100th interview, engage in a casual conversation with their guest. The discussion centers on Dr. Strohn's professional background and his analytical approach to military history. The conversation covers the role and methodology of the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research. Dr. Strohn explains how historical analysis is applied to contemporary conflict and strategic studies. He discusses specific historical case studies used to inform modern military thinking. The hosts inquire about the challenges of drawing parallels between past and present conflicts. Dr. Strohn references various historical conflicts without naming specific wars or battles in this excerpt. He outlines the interdisciplinary nature of his work, blending history with other fields. A notable insight is the practical application of historical scholarship to current geopolitical and security issues. Dr. Strohn emphasizes the importance of avoiding simplistic historical analogies. The method of using history as a tool for critical thinking, rather than for providing direct lessons, is highlighted. The personal anecdote about the hosts' difficulty remembering all past guests underscores the podcast's extensive archive. The tone shifts briefly to personal matters as the hosts offer condolences for family pet losses. The episode maintains a relaxed and conversational tone throughout the interview segments. The style is informal, featuring friendly banter between the hosts alongside the scholarly discussion. Listeners interested in the practical utility of historical study for modern strategy would find this episode valuable. Those seeking a highly structured or purely narrative military history might find the conversational digressions less engaging.

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