Compact Warfare

Civil war, rival crowns, and battles fought in snow and mud. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we track the Wars of the Roses from St Albans to Towton, the Kingmaker’s rise and fall, and the final …

From Heian frontier horse archers to Tokugawa-era officials, this episode traces how Japan’s warrior class rose to power, reinvented warfare, and reshaped government. We follow the Minamoto–Taira riv…

In one of the most brutal turning points of World War II, Soviet and German forces fought street by street for control of Stalingrad. From factory-floor firefights to a massive encirclement that trap…

The Seven Years’ War was one of the most wide-reaching and consequential conflicts in history. Fought from 1756 to 1763, it spanned five continents and involved the world's greatest powers of the tim…

For over 700 years, Christian and Muslim forces battled for control of the Iberian Peninsula in a relentless campaign known as the Reconquista. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we explore the shif…

Elite, disciplined, and feared, the Spartans built a society devoted entirely to war. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we take a deep dive into the training, tactics, and battles of ancient Sparta…

In 1982, two nations clashed over a remote group of islands in the South Atlantic. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we explore the Falklands War — from the Argentine invasion to the British counte…

From thunderous cannon blasts to the smoking barrels of early muskets, The Rise of Gunpowder charts the explosive impact of this revolutionary substance on the world of warfare. In this episode of Co…

For nearly 300 years, Viking ships brought fear to the coasts of Europe. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we explore the rise of the Norse raiders, their daring attacks on towns, monasteries, and …

The Siege of Troy is one of history’s most famous conflicts, blending legend with the possibility of real-world events. In this episode of Compact Warfare, we unpack the story behind Troy’s downfall,…

Forget the trenches — modern warfare has a new front line, and it’s happening behind your screen. In this episode, we explore the rise of cyber warfare, where hackers, viruses, and digital sabotage h…

A royal death, a global empire, and Europe on the brink of chaos — welcome to the War of the Spanish Succession. In this episode, we unpack the 13-year struggle that saw kings clash, alliances form, …

Prepare for battering rams, boiling oil, and towering walls as episode 30 of 5 Minute Warfare storms the world of castles and siege warfare. In an age where stone fortresses dominated the landscape, …

March with Julius Caesar as 5 Minute Warfare unpacks the brutal brilliance of the Gallic Wars — a decade-long conquest that brought Gaul under Roman control and turned Caesar into a legend (and a pol…

Blast into the era of high-tech warfare with 5 Minute Warfare as we break down Operation Desert Storm — the lightning-fast campaign that showcased the raw power of modern air forces. From stealth bom…

Set sail into one of history’s most dramatic naval showdowns! In this episode of 5 Minute Warfare, we dive into the thunderous clash of oars, cannons, and cultures at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 — …

In Episode 26 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we revisit the legendary Battle of Agincourt and the deadly legacy of the English longbow. Fought on 25 October 1415 during the Hundred Years’ War, Agin…

In Episode 25 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we explore the formidable war elephants of ancient India—massive battlefield beasts that struck fear into enemies and shaped the course of warfare for c…

In Episode 24 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we delve into the brutal and often overlooked conflict of the Korean War. Fought between 1950 and 1953, this Cold War battleground saw fierce combat bet…

In episode 23 of the 5 Minute Warfare podcast, we dive into the English Civil War, a brutal conflict that tore a nation apart and led to the unprecedented execution of a king. Fought between 1642 and…