Podcasts about spring offensive

The Fall of Saigon marked the official end of the Vietnam War. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, bringing about the unconditional surrender of the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule. In early 1975, North Vietnam launched the Spring Offensive, a massive military campaign aimed at defeating South Vietnam. U.S. forces had largely withdrawn after the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, which were supposed to ensure peace and political resolution. However, fighting resumed almost immediately, and by March 1975, North Vietnamese forces began sweeping through the Central Highlands with little resistance. City after city fell—Ban Me Thuot, then Hue, then Da Nang. The South Vietnamese military, riddled with corruption, low morale, and logistical failures, crumbled quickly. By mid-April, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) had surrounded Saigon. Panic gripped the city. Over two million residents—government officials, soldiers, and civilians—feared brutal retribution from communist forces. The U.S., which had drastically reduced its presence in Vietnam, prepared to evacuate remaining American personnel and as many South Vietnamese allies as possible. The evacuation was codenamed Operation Frequent Wind. It began in earnest on April 29, as NVA shelling closed Tan Son Nhut Airport. Helicopters became the only viable means of escape. U.S. Marine and Air America helicopters shuttled people from the U.S. Embassy and other buildings in Saigon to ships offshore in the South China Sea. Scenes of desperate Vietnamese civilians scaling embassy walls, clinging to departing helicopters, and crowding onto rooftops became iconic images of the war's chaotic end. During the final days, U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin remained in denial, delaying evacuation and worsening the chaos. Only about 7,000 Vietnamese were airlifted out in time. Tens of thousands more were left behind. On the morning of April 30, the last U.S. Marines guarding the embassy were airlifted out under fire. At around 11:30 AM, North Vietnamese tanks crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace. President Duong Van Minh, who had been appointed only days earlier in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peaceful handover, surrendered unconditionally. The war was over. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City, and the South Vietnamese government ceased to exist. Tens of thousands of former South Vietnamese officials, military officers, and intellectuals were sent to reeducation camps. A mass exodus of refugees began—many fled by boat, leading to the “boat people” crisis in the late 1970s and 1980s. The Fall of Saigon was not just a military collapse but a symbol of the United States' failure to achieve its objectives in Vietnam despite years of fighting, enormous casualties, and massive financial investment. It left a deep scar on American foreign policy and military planning and redefined how the U.S. approached future conflicts. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

We open today's episode by updating our initial way-too-early Georgia Football offensive depth chart projection with developments coming from spring practice and the additions from the spring transfer portal window. We break down the two-deep at every position and explain why the Georgia offense will be more LOADED than EVER in 2025. After that, we break down the latest transfer portal additions for UGA Basketball and recap another big NFL Draft performance for the Dawgs. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UKRAINE; RUSSIAN SPRING OFFENSIVE, ANATOL LIEVEN, QUINCY1855 CRIMEA

Good evening: The show begins in Ukraine, expecting a Russian spring offensive. 1855 British Army Crimea CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor FIRST HOUR 9-9:15 - Ukraine: Russian Spring Offensive. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 - NATO: Doubting the US. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:30-9:45 - PRC: NVDA to Beijing. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 - NASA: Jared Isaacman, Administrator. Jeff Faust, SpaceNews.com SECOND HOUR 10-10:15 - #NewWorldReport: Ecuador Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:15-10:30 - #NewWorldReport: Bukele in the White House. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:30-10:45 - #NewWorldReport: Panama, Brazil, Argentina. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:45-11:00 - #NewWorldReport: Mario Vargas Llosa. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 - 1865: The Confederate Secret Service. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:15-11:30 - 1865: Mosby's Rangers. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:30-11:45 - 1865: Booth and the Secret Service. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:45-12:00 - 1865: The Trial. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." FOURTH HOUR 12-12:15 - Reverse Kissinger No Go. Cliff May, FDD 12:15-12:30 - #Cosmos: Isolated Black Hole Discovered at 5,000 Light Years. Ken Croswell, Science News. 12:30-12:45 - MrMarket: Hall-Rabushka Tax Regimen. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 12:45-1:00 AM - Manitoba Nickel Mining St 18: David Henderson, Hoover

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States.   On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War breaks down what's driving the new surge in combat—and what could come next.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump announces a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. We'll look at the reasons behind the reversal, and how the markets reacted to the news. Ukraine's military chief confirms Russia's spring offensive is underway, with heavy activity centered in the northeastern Sumy region. After slashing foreign aid, the Trump administration is now quietly reinstating several emergency programs, including food assistance. And in today's Back of the Brief: Beijing pushes back against claims that Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Delphi Economic Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 1,141.Today, as Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi declares that Russia's spring offensive has already begun, we look at the shifting drone strategy adopted by Moscow. Then we reflect on why there may be more to the story of Chinese soldiers fighting in Ukraine than meets the eye.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hamish De-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Content Referenced:The Daily T's interview on China and Ukraine with Iain Duncan Smith MP:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-why-hes-right-on-china/id1489612924?i=1000702725694The Telegraph's Ukraine War Live Blog:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/09/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-zelensky-china/ ‘Ukraine is undefeatable: the UK and Europe can help Ukraine prevail with or without Trump' (Hamish in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/07/ukraine-tank-museum-undefeatable-war-putin-russia/Russia's spring offensive has 'effectively already begun,' Syrskyi says (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russias-spring-offensive-has-already-begun-syrskyi-says/ Thousands of UK gas masks being sent to Ukraine (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crldnw5lly6o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rod Babers, CJ Vogel and Jeff Howe break down how Texas will replace four starters on the offensive line, who we're watching in spring and more!  

PREVIEW: UKRAINE: RESOURCES: SPRING OFFENSIVE Conversation with colleagues John Hardie and Bill Roggio, both of FDD, regarding the allocation of resources by Ukrainian forces while Russia advances in Donetsk Oblast. More tonight. 1919 Belgium

In this episode we travel to the Western Front following the story of a typical British soldier between 1916 and 1918, when he was killed in action. We travel from the Somme, to Arras and Passchendaele, before finding the location of where he died during the Lys Offensive in April 1918. What did he experience? How horrific were the conditions at Passchendaele? How did they achieve their objectives at Arras and how was his battalion almost wiped out during the German 1918 Spring Offensive. We find out through the eyes of the soldiers who were there. 

In January 1918, after months of preparation and planning, American troops finally started to arrive in Europe in significant numbers. But the U.S. was still far from combat ready. Its economy was struggling to adapt to the demand for war supplies and the U.S. forces in Europe were still heavily reliant on British and French support. But America and the Allies were running out of time. Germany was preparing to launch an all-out assault on the Western Front in the hope of finally securing victory for the Kaiser.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It finally happened, the Scions crew welcomes Jackson Caudell of All Yellow Jackets of Fan Nation on Sports Illustrated to talk about football's Gold vs. White game, notably our offensive play and the depth we're starting to see at wide receiver. Trivia this week is who has Georgia Tech tied the most in football? Then, Jack and Jake roll through a crucial softball series against Louisville, baseball's surprise series win against #16 Virginia Tech, where golf stands going into their ACC Championship title defense, and quick hits on tennis and volleyball. Subscribe to the pod via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/scions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or add us to your podcatcher using ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/5aa2e7c/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher Radio! We hope you enjoy! Please let us know what you think via email (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fromtherumbleseat@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), on Twitter (@FTRSBlog), on Facebook, or in the comments below! Hosts: Jack Purdy, Jake Grant Guest: Jackson Caudell Production: Jack Purdy Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

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#Ukraine: Expecting a Russia Spring offensive. Colonel Jeff McCausland , USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/28/british-soldiers-help-ukraine-fire-missiles-olaf-scholz/ 1918 Ukraine

This week's episode sees Dan and Spencer continue their journey through the fascinating story of the 1918 Spring Offensive with a look at Operation Georgette, the final phases of the fighting and what it achieved. Books & Links: The Kaiser's Battle; Martin Middlebrook: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Kaisers-Battle-ePub/p/7143?aid=1227 The German 1918 Offensives: A Case Study in The Operational Level of War; David T. Zabecki

In this episode Dan and Spencer explore the build up to, and launching of the famous 1918 Spring Offensive, Germany's last gamble to split the British and the French and emerge victorious on the Western Front. YT: ⁠youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠ Support us: ⁠patreon.com/BattleGuide⁠ E-Mail: podcast@battleguide.co.uk

PREVIEW: From a much longer conversation later tonight about Ukraine with Victor Davis Hanson who observes that the Spring offensive failed; and it is unlikely that a new Spring offensive can crack the Russian defenses,  "It's time to stop the bloodbath," Victor Davis Hanson adds. Rome

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“Every time I have felt annoyed since then at France, this picture comes to mind and my anger softens.” This is the story of the Great War's turning point. After a fourth and failed Spring Offensive operation, German General Erich Luddendorf is ready to make a fifth push. He's making a pincer movement around the city of Reims, and to its west, on the banks of the Marne River, the US 3rd Division finds itself caught in a fight that the French present call worse than Verdun. It's a slaughter, but their tenacity and unwillingness to surrender an inch of soil will earn these Yankees a new nickname: “the Rock of the Marne.” Seizing upon this German failure, Allied Supreme Commander Ferdinand Foch is ready to launch a counteroffensive. Doughboys are once again in the worst of it, fighting to take open fields from entrenched Germans near Soissons. Their sacrifices will help turn the tide of the war, but “sacrifice” is indeed the right word as tens of thousands of these young Americans will meet their end between the Aisne and Marne Rivers. ___ 4 Ways to dive deeper into History That Doesn't Suck Join our growing facebook community Get our weekly newsletter, The Revolution Become part of the HTDS Patreon family Subscribe to Greg's monthly newsletter, Connected History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive begins, we revisit a story we did last winter about some unusual Ukrainian women training to become part of the nation's Army of Drones.

Biden and the Globalist politically motivated war in Ukraine is hitting a wall. They are using the Ukrainian people as tools for their agenda and they don’t care how many Ukrainians or Russians have to die. Besides, the elite get even richer during this so the end justifies the means. DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed on The ... The post Russians Smash Spring Offensive, Ukrainians Being Led into a Slaughter appeared first on The New American.

Scoot talks to SOTA Ukraine correspondent Matthew about the "ecocide" Russia is committing against Ukraine, and the beginning of the much-awaited spring offensive

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Ranking Democrat Jim Himes (D-CT-4) sit down together to discuss the reports that the United States had knowledge of an alleged Ukrainian mission to sabotage the Russian Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and comment on the "Spring Offensive" that the Ukrainians have planned.   Later, they weigh in on the allegations made by whistleblowers that the United States is in possession of alien spacecraft and share their thoughts on the bipartisan push for strengthening national security.   Follow Bret on Twitter: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UKRAINE ON THE EVE OF THE SPRING OFFENSIVE by The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center

Is the next phase of the war in Ukraine upon us? Rand Corp. expert Dara Massicot joins host Ravi Agrawal to discuss Kyiv's much-anticipated spring offensive and how Moscow might respond.  Suggested reading: Dmytro Kuleba: 5 Reasons Ukraine Should Get F-16 Jets Robbie Gramer: Ukraine Is Knock, Knock, Knocking on NATO's Door Russia's Boom Business Goes Bust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian officials claim their forces have retaken land around the eastern city of Bakhmut and shot down Russian missiles targeting Kyiv. Luke Harding reports on the state of the war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Welcome to TACTICAL AWARENESS - a Canadian Podcast about Corvus Belli's landmark Sci-Fi Wargame; Infinity N4. Come along with our hosts Ash, Owen and Dan for another Season 1 discussion on foundational topics for Infinity. Spring Offensive is done and dusted and White Company has taken home the event. John Tu joins us to discuss N2A Armies and their resurgence at events across Infinity. Sign up and get the info for the season ender SUMMER SIEGE here: https://infinitytheuniverse.com/games/infinity/its/tournament/19c9bb774-tactical-awareness-summer-siege-2023 Join us on Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/Enqh8MDXdS Add us to your favourite Podcasting App using the RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/cfa52998/podcast/rss Music "Built to Last" by NEFFEX used via Creative Commons

Spring offensive false start

Welcome to TACTICAL AWARENESS - a Canadian Podcast about Corvus Belli's landmark Sci-Fi Wargame; Infinity N4. Come along with our hosts Ash, Owen and Dan for another Season 1 discussion on foundational topics for Infinity. With our venue shifting Spring Offensive two weeks later for an emergency, Owen's flight to Ontario was suddenly without a tournament, so Ash whips one together last minute with a great team of volunteers. After 48hrs of gaming Ash and Owen throw down, let's hear about it! Join us on Discord HERE: https://discord.gg/Enqh8MDXdS Add us to your favourite Podcasting App using the RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/cfa52998/podcast/rss Get access to episodes 5 days early and other perks like listening in to the recording studio on our Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/TacticalAwarenessPodcast Music "Built to Last" by NEFFEX used via Creative Commons

It's on. This April, it's on. All of it. The storms continue to pour. And the biggest storm of all still looms and gathers, as the world watches and braces for it.  The spring offensive in Ukraine. It's coming.  We've all seen it gathering, we've all heard the reports, we'll all watched the pieces come into place…and any day now….or maybe months from now…it will hit. Maybe more like a tectonic earthquake on a faultline than like a storm….it is coming. We just don't know when. But it will be big. The biggest conventional war engagement we've seen since WW2. And as we have for the last year, this show will keep a focus on Ukraine. Because in the midst of all the other storms happening this month, the war in Ukraine is the big one. And as we have for the last year, we're not just gonna track it from a TV screen or from afar. We're gonna take you inside of it.  In our uniquely independent and experienced and authentic way. As only this show can. And with a returning champion. A brave and inspiring guest who joined us almost exactly one year ago this week. But one year ago, he was in Connecticut, trying to get people out of the storm in Ukraine. Working with his wife to get his wife's parents out of the storm—out of Ukraine.  And now, one year later, like helpers do, he's running into the storm. And after getting others out, he's gone back in. And he's preparing and training many more to go even further in—into the biggest military engagement of our generation–maybe in two generations.  He's a father, he's a former Army Ranger, he's a professor, he's a patriot, he's an American—and a global citizen with a deep allegiance to all that is good and right. He's a helper. And he's a fighter. And as the storm of the century looms and gathers, he's right in the middle of it. And he talked to us exclusively—in the calm, before the storm that will take countless lives and forever shape history.  He's a true American, Ukrainian, and global hero. He's Adrian Bonenberger (@AdrianBonenber1). Coming to us exclusively from an undisclosed location inside Ukraine.  Previous appearance: May 5, 2022 - Episode 169 Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -WATCH video of Paul and Adrian's conversation. Can you add the charity links from my notes -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukrainian troops are preparing to launch a Spring Offensive against Russian forces, to reclaim their territory in the east. However, the recent leak of U.S. intelligence documents show that American officials say the operation would have minimal success.    Kyiv Mayor, Vitali Klitschko joins Martha to discuss the importance of this spring offensive and what he believes is a reasonable goal and expectation for Ukrainian victory. He emphasizes that support is still needed from foreign allies and expresses the importance of receiving modern weapons to defeat Russian forces.   Follow Martha on Twitter: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden White House fears spring offensive failure The Duran: Episode 1570

Ukraine's president Zelensky just announced the ultimate mission for his country which is for Russia to lose and Ukraine to retake Crimea and the Donbass. Meanwhile we're learning why the November offensive never happened. Could it have something to do with the massive casualties that were covered up by the mainstream media? 

GUEST: Robin Horsfall, soldier, writer, campaigner and keynote speaker. ---------- Russia's much vaunted 'new offensive', started without huge fanfare, and seems to have petered out with little tangible success, but an unimaginable scale of losses. This is nowhere more apparent than in the attritional 'meat grinder' confrontations around Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vhuledar. To win outright, or initiate negotiations to end the war, Ukraine will have to avoid the same failures with it's expected Spring Offensive. Can Ukraine surprise the world, and more importantly the Russian high command with bold and decisive gains? Has the offensive already begun? And is Russia gearing up for the most catastrophic round of conscription yet, with the rollout of electronic conscription in the major urban centres, - not just in the provinces this time, or through marginalised ethnic minorities. ---------- SPEAKER: Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. He retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared - which I highly recommend you read. ---------- BOOKS: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/books/ - Fighting Scared - The Words of the Wise Old Paratrooper - Warrior Poet: A Soldier's Songs Find out more about Robin's extraordinary life and achivements here, as well as an online shop to buy his books: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/ ----------

Russia's winter offensive in Ukraine was largely a bust. Now, it's Kyiv's turn to strike back. What can its army achieve, and what help does it need from the West? Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis joins FP's Ravi Agrawal to game out what happens next, plus how Beijing is viewing the conflict. FP subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreignpolicy.com/live/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cinematic spring offensive The Duran: Episode 1545

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Ukraine:  Scramble for ammo for a Spring Offensive. Colonel Jeff McCausland , USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/03/20/eu-nations-rush-to-scrape-up-one-million-artillery-rounds-for-ukraine/

The panel reads three poems by Wilfred Owen, perhaps the greatest poet of the Great War, including his "Dulce et Decorum Est", "Anthem for Doomed Youth", and "Spring Offensive", with attention to their arresting imagery and formal characteristics.Continue reading

Telegraphing the spring offensive

Notre Dame spring football practice starts next week and today we discuss a handful of Irish offensive players who could be due to breakout when practice begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh back from his research trip to Ukraine, Mike Kofman joins Ryan for a discussion about what he learned. They discuss the battle for Bakhmut, munitions shortages and force structure, artillery and attrition, Russia's unimpressive offensive, and what else the West could be doing to set Ukraine up for success in a widely anticipated spring offensive.

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Next Friday will mark one year since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a war against Ukraine, a war that many anticipated would end in a matter of days after the invasion. Yet, Ukraine, with the support of America and its European allies, has succeeded in significantly weakening Russia and preventing its victory. For Putin, the current military campaign in Ukraine is "one of greatly reduced expectations," Victoria Coates, a senior research fellow in international affairs and national security at The Heritage Foundation, says. "He has gone from wanting to capture the entire country to just trying to capture some small chunks of eastern Ukraine, so that is in and of itself something of a victory, for a starter."Although U.S. support for Ukraine is necessary, Coates says, the Biden administration owes it to the Americans to ensure that the billions of dollars in aid sent to Ukraine is being used as intended, and that a plan exists for how the U.S. will provide assistance moving forward. Coates joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine, how long the war that began last Feb. 24 likely will go on, and reports of Russia's stealing Ukrainian children and placing them in “reeducation camps.” Enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the seasons change, attention turns to what could happen next on the battlefield. Samantha De Bendern, an associate fellow at Chatham House, is on hand to explain what a spring offensive might actually mean for both sides. The BBC's Andrew Harding has spent the last two and a half weeks reporting on the war. He's joined by his producer Ed Habershon to give their reflections on being on the frontline before they head back to South Africa. And Tim Stirzaker, the director of the new BBC documentary Putin VS The West, is in the studio. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Josh Jenkins and Clare Williamson. The technical producer Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480.

There's lots going on that most folks aren't tracking on. Especially in Ukraine. But that's not the case on this show. We've got a show focused on the most important and underreported latest. Especially when it comes to national and global security.  And we're taking you inside the massive meeting between American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Milley and his Ukrainian counterpart just over the Polish border from Ukraine.  Dan Lamothe is traveling with General Milley and joins us from Brussels with the inside scoop. And a look inside what it's like to travel with America's most powerful military leader.  The Washington Post's Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) is one of the best military and Pentagon reporters in America. He has written about the US Armed Forces for more than a decade, traveling extensively, embedding with each service, and covering combat in Afghanistan numerous times.  Dan has joined us on this show three times. He joined us for Episode 96 in January of 2021. And again for Episode 154 back in February 2022 to talk about then new documents that revealed the U.S. military was intensely frustrated with the administration over the Afghanistan evacuation. And he joined us for Episode 185—one year after the collapse of Afghanistan—to share the insights and moving takeaways from his exclusive new story. And the intrepid reporter is again breaking news that you need to know more about.  The fighting never ends. The political fighting. And the actual fighting. And the leaders leading the fight make all the difference. Whether it's President Zelensky. Or new Maryland Governor Wes Moore.  If you want or need a reason to be inspired and motivated, look to Annapolis this week and until further notice. Look to Maryland. And look to Wes Moore and his family and team. AND the first guest of this show to be governor of Maryland.  You heard him on this show. If you haven't, go back and listen to Episodes 10 way back in 2019 and and 105 in March 2021. He might be the first guest of this show to be elected president too. And Rieckhoff digs into it. Along with news about the US Navy veteran released by Russia this week that you probably didn't hear about—and a breakdown of all the NFL playoff games—and predictions!  Welcome to the future of politics--the future of war–and the future of all things. Welcome to another Ukraine war report.  Every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon.  - Watch video of Paul and Dan's conversation here. - Check out Cole Williams - Sign Of The Times [Live] On WWOZ feat. Papa Mali. It's the amazing track featured in this pod.  -Find us on social media and www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get IA merch.  -Wanna advertise on the pod? Hit us up.  -Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the B Dorm Podcast, The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra and Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices