
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 | Daily | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 23 days ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

In 1932, Australia went to war against some large flightless birds. It did not go well.
This is the infamous Emu War, a true story involving machine guns, some entirely misguided military strategy, and of course a deeply humbling loss for the Austr... more
For a fleeing Dutch naval vessel caught up in the middle of the Pacific theatre of war, the best thing they could do to survive was to make their warship look like…an island?
Covered in foliage, fake trees, and camouflage so ridiculous it fooled the... more
The body has been found. The documents are in enemy hands. Now comes the waiting.
In part two, we follow the ripple effects of one of history’s most unbelievable intelligence operations and see just how close it came to catastrophic failure.
Hosted... more
In 1943, British intelligence pulled off one of the most audacious deceptions of the entire war using a dead body, a fake identity, and a briefcase full of lies.
This is the setup to a plan so strange it sounds almost fictional, yet it helped change... more
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Apple Podcasts | #160 |
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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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