PART 1 of 2. The podcast that inspired the Falklands Series – and a dream I didn’t think would actually become a reality. The idea was to get the Amphibious Task Group Commander, Captain Michael Clapp (he was a Commodore in 1982, when the rank in the RN wasn’t substantive, so retired a Captain); the … Continue reading Sea Control 87A – Falklands Series 7: Amphibious Panel
Why does the Indian Ocean matter? In this week’s podcast, Natalie Sambhi (ASPI) interviews CIMSEC’s Scott Cheney-Peters (CIMSEC) and Nilanthi Samaranayake (CNA) for an American perspective on developments in Indian Ocean maritime security. They cover the US–India defence agreement signed in June, maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean region, India’s naval capabilities and its potential … Continue reading Sea Control 84 – Indian Ocean
(Re-Run) This is the story of Christopher Nunn in his own words, the Captain in command of M Company 42 Commando, who was sent to South Georgia as part of Operation Paraquet – the first stage of the Falklands and the opening salvo and statement of intent that would set the stage for all that was to … Continue reading Falklands Series 5 (Re-Run) – South Georgia Operations
(Re-Run) Alex Clarke interviews Peter Babbington, former commander of K Company in 42 Commando during the Falklands War. His unit was the first in the assault at Mount Kent and was the assaulting company for the Mount Harriet operation. DOWNLOAD: Falklands Series 4 – Mount Kent and Mount Harriet Remember, subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Stream Radio. Leave … Continue reading Falklands Series 4 – (Re-Run) Mount Kent and Mount Harriet
