Historic Military Interviews

Historic Military Interviews

Historic Military Interviews, sets out to create a audio series of service veterans telling their stories, their service experiences on the battlefield and off, helping soldiers tell their story of being on the ground and many of the challenges they faced in battle situations. Our focus is on the less well-known stories and the everyday experiences soldiers had to endure. We seek to highlight the difficulties and hardship soldiers faced, along perhaps with their achievements, and how this moulded them into the people they became. ‘Nobody wants to know, it doesn’t matter, it’s too hard to talk about and I don’t want to talk about those times.’ Actually yes, people do want to know, it most certainly matters, and we have found when a sympathetic pair of ex-servicemen break the ice in the discussion with the veteran, they find they do want to talk – the process is cathartic for the veteran and liberating in the same way a counsellor releases a pent-up memory. It can help the veteran and their closest family members to talk in ways they previously been unable to find. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/historic-military-interviews--5668402/support.

Episodes

DIY Garage: Empowering Drivers to Fix Their Cars Ep 10

July 26, 2025 • 46 mins
Today, we have an inspiring and engaging conversation with Chris Brown. From serving our country in the military to revolutionizing the auto repair industry, Chris shares his journey with us. Dive into the story of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship as we explore Chris’s path to launching a ground breaking business idea. 🛠️ What's Inside: Military Life: Chris opens up about the skills, discipline, and experiences he gain...
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Veterans Catch-up Ep 9: Project Norden: Veterans Tending to Our Fallen

June 29, 2025 • 36 mins
In this video we speak to Luke Kearney about Project Norden VC. The project is a not for profit charity that aims to build the mental health of police and military veterans through building purpose and connection. They take the veteran groups to domestic and overseas cemeteries and memorials where our fallen are buried and tend to their graves and memorials. The project honours our fallen by gathering their stories and posting them...
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Vietnam War: Battle Bonds; 2 Platoon, A Coy, 3 RAR Shared Experience; First Combat Ba Ria TET 1968

June 20, 2025 • 42 mins
Peter Fraser Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon, A Company 3RAR speaks to us about his Platoon's participation in the Vietnam War at the Battle of Ba Ria during the TET Offensive.

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Veterans Catch-Up Ep 8: Business Learnings From the Military

June 18, 2025 • 11 mins
In this video, we explore valuable business insights derived from military practices. We look into the dynamics of assembling individuals from diverse backgrounds and the strategies for forging a successful collaborative environment. Additionally, we address the common tendency to hastily form judgments about people, highlighting instances where such individuals ultimately emerge as invaluable team members.

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Veterans Catch-up: Background To Our Interview on the Battle of Coral Balmoral Ep7

May 25, 2025 • 14 mins
In this audio, we provide a backdrop of our interview with Peter Fraser, who not only led as a platoon commander of A Company, 3RAR but also experienced the harrowing and pivotal moments of the Vietnam War first-hand at the Battle of Coral Balmoral. This prelude offers a glimpse into some of the topics that were discussed in the interview.

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Veterans Catch-up: Unlocking the Secrets to Niche Product Discovery for eCommerce Ep6

May 22, 2025 • 22 mins
Discover the art of finding a winning niche product for your e-commerce business in this essential guide. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your product line, our step-by-step tutorial will walk you through proven strategies to identify products that not only sell but also stand out in the crowded market. In this video, we delve deep into: Analyzing Market Trends: Learn how to leverage tools like Google Trends a...
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Vietnam War: Operation Pinnaroo: Long Hai Hills: A Company 3 RAR

May 17, 2025 • 11 mins
Join us as we sit down with Peter Fraser, an Australian veteran, as he shares his gripping experiences as a platoon commander in A Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) during the tumultuous year of 1968 in Vietnam. At the height of the Tet Offensive, Peter found himself navigating the treacherous minefields in the Long Hai Hills during Operation Pinnaroo. In this candid interview, Peter reflects on how these pi...
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Veterans Catch-Up: Starting an eCommerce Business Ep5

May 16, 2025 • 16 mins
Join us in this episode as two experienced veterans share their insights on how to kickstart your own eCommerce business. We look into a comprehensive discussion on the different types of support services available to budding entrepreneurs, guiding you on how to effectively leverage them in your journey to success. Moreover, we highlight the importance of having mentors and setting up an advisory board to provide invaluable support...
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Veterans Catch-up: Combat to Commerce: Veteran Entrepreneurs Launch Their Online Business Ep4

May 16, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome to the fourth episode of Veteran Catch-Up with John and Steve! Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation as we delve into a range of topics relating to our eCommerce business in general. Don't miss out on this compelling conversation! Tune in to discover the incredible contributions of veterans and join us in supporting their ongoing journey beyond the military. Subscribe now to be a part of our mission to provide...
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Vietnam War: A Platoon Commander's Account of the Battle of Coral Balmoral. A Company 3 RAR

May 13, 2025 • 70 mins
Join us as we sit down with Peter Fraser, an Australian veteran, as he shares his gripping experiences as a platoon commander in A Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) during the tumultuous year of 1968 in Vietnam. At the height of the Tet Offensive, Peter found himself immersed in intense street fighting in Ba Ria, navigating the treacherous minefields in the Long Hai Hills during Operation Pinnaroo, and facin...
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Veterans Catch Up Ep 3: Empowering Military Heroes Through Storytelling and Entrepreneurship

May 3, 2025 • 48 mins
Welcome to the third episode of Veteran Catch-Up with John and Steve! Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation as we delve into a range of topics relating to veteran life and business in general. Don't miss out on this compelling conversation! Tune in to discover the incredible contributions of veterans and join us in supporting their ongoing journey beyond the military. Subscribe now to be a part of our mission to provi...
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Veteran Catch-Up with John and Steve | Episode 2 - From RAAF to Entrepreneurship

April 24, 2025 • 76 mins
Welcome to the second episode of Veteran Catch-Up with John and Steve! In this episode, our esteemed guest, Matthew Heron, shares his incredible journey from serving in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Matthew discusses his experiences working on simulators and being posted to Kuwait during his time in the RAAF. He also opens up about the challenges he faced while transitioning out of the...
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Veterans Catch-up Podcast Launch - Providing Support and Celebrating Veterans Ep1

April 15, 2025 • 35 mins
Welcome to the launch of our podcast dedicated to veterans, veteran support services, veteran associations, and military museums. This podcast serves as a platform for sharing valuable services and resources for veterans, promoting businesses, and showcasing inspiring life stories and service experiences.

Join us as we embark on this journey to recognize and honour veterans, creating a digital archive that celebrates their legacy an...
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Unfiltered: An Aussie Soldier's Journey Through Iraq and Afghanistan S3E1

April 4, 2025 • 46 mins
Witness the gripping narrative of an Australian soldier's unyielding journey through the battlegrounds of Iraq and Afghanistan. Join us as we delve into the depths of courage and sacrifice, exploring the untold stories of those who faced the fires of war with unwavering resolve.

In this exclusive interview, hear first-hand accounts of as Steven Towner shares insights that will captivate your heart and mind. From moments of fear to a...
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10 Armoured Car Squadron Sector 10 Oshakati | Military Memories

October 25, 2024 • 5 mins
We talk to Sergeant Mark Franklin (Ret) about his time at 10 Armoured Car Squadron in Sector 10 Oshakati during the Angolan Bush War. Mark shares some of his everyday memories of the time he spent operating from the base.

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10 Armoured Car Squadron Sector 10 Oshakati | Military Memories

October 18, 2024 • 7 mins
We talk to Lieutenant Colonel Leon Lombard (Ret) about his time at 10 Armoured Car Squadron in Sector 10 Oshakati. Leon shares some of his everyday memories of the time as a young Lieutenant. https://www.youtube.com/c/HistoricMilitaryInterviews

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Training in an Armour Unit | Military Memories

October 11, 2024 • 4 mins
We talk to Warren Hornsey about his time when he joined 1 Special Service Battalion and what he remembers of this experience. Warren was a driver in an Eland Armoured Car and participated in the Angolan Bush War.

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Training in an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit | Military Memories

October 4, 2024 • 14 mins
We talk to Mark Franklin about his time when he joined 1 Special Service Battalion and what he remembers of this experience. Mark achieved the rank of sergeant and trained on both armoured vehicles and tanks and was involved in the Angolan Bush War.

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Workings of an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit in the Angolan Bush War | Military Memories

September 28, 2024 • 8 mins
We sit down with a retired Lieutenant Colonel Leon Lombard to hear first hand accounts of his experiences serving in the 1 Special Service Battalion an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit during the Angolan Bush War. Leon discusses joining 1SSB and how an armoured unit was structured and worked.

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Joining an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit

September 23, 2024 • 4 mins
Join us in this compelling video as we sit down with a retired Lieutenant Colonel Leon Lombard to hear first hand accounts of his experiences serving in the 1 Special Service Battalion an Armoured Reconnaissance Unit during the Angolan Bush War in the South African army. Gain insights into his journey and the profound impact of his service. Don't miss this engaging story of life in the military.

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