
The Wild History of War uncovers the strangest, most unbelievable true stories from wartime history. From Civil War Donkey Missiles to CIA vampires, each episode delivers gripping, humorous tales that reveal the chaos, ingenuity, and unpredictability of war in ways you never could have imagined.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

In one of the most ill-advised military ideas of the American Civil War, some poor donkeys were turned into self-guided ballistic missiles.
But as we'll find out, donkeys aren't always reliable when it comes to navigation!
Hosted by history teacher... more
What do chewing gum and tiny parachutes have to do with the Cold War era Berlin Airlift?
Quite a lot, as it turns out!
This is the story of the American airforce pilot Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber of Berlin", who began dropping little sweet pa... more
During World War II, the sailors at Simon’s Town Naval Base gained an unlikely new recruit: a giant Great Dane named Just Nuisance.
After repeatedly sneaking onto trains to follow his sailor friends into Cape Town, the Navy solved the problem by off... more
Before lacrosse became a modern sport with helmets, pads, and tiny goals, it was a massive Native American war game played across miles of open land.
But in 1763, outside Fort Michilimackinac, the Ojibwe and Sauk used it for something even more dram... more
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Apple Podcasts | #209 |
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A brisk, entertaining tour through surprising wartime episodes that blend comedy with history. From clever ruses and decoys to bizarre misfires and ingenious improvisations, the show spotlight shows how creative thinking, misdirection, and storytelling can illuminate military history in fresh, engaging ways. Episodes repeatedly center on real-world deception, offbeat campaigns, and the human quirks behind large-scale conflicts, often weaving colorful characters and vivid anecdotes into accessible narratives. A notable strength is the storytelling approach: it treats war stories with humor and curiosity without sacrificing historical detail, making complex events memorable and approachable for curious listeners who enjoy history, strategy, a... more
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