Episode 25: When the Irish Invaded Canada with Christopher Klein
In this episode host Russell Hillier is joined by historian and author Christopher Klein to talk about the Fenian raids and his book "When the Irish I...
One Soldier Canadian History Podcast
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Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school.
One Soldier Podcast 24: Lord of the Rings Historical Analysis with Professor Gerard McLarney.
Are the Riders of Rohan akin to Vikings on horseback, or are they Anglo-Saxons? Is the battle at Minas Tirith analogous to the Ottoman siege of Vienna...
Episode 23: Rhodesian Light Infantry with John Van Zyl
In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by John Van Zyl, veteran of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and creator of the Fighting Men of Rhodesia Y...
Episode 22: Battle of Cut Knife Hill
In this episode, host Russell Hillier examines the 1885 Metis Rebellion and the battle of Cut Knife Hill through the diary of Lieutenant R.S. Cassels....
Episode 21: Alberta Independence with Paul Hinman
In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Paul Hinman, two time Alberta MLA and current leader of the Wildrose Independence Party. Paul Hinma...
Hunting Taliban with Chuck Prodonick
In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by Chuck Prodonick, veteran of Bosnia, Kosovo and the Afghan war.Chuck joined the podcast to talk abou...
Episode 19: The South African Border War with Granger Korff
In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by best-selling author and veteran of the South African Border War, Granger Korff.In the early 1980's ...
Episode 18: The Canadian Airborne Regiment And How To Rob A Bank With Darnell Bass
In this episode, host Russell Hillier is joined by author, veteran of the Canadian Airborne Regiment and bank robber, Darnell Bass. It's been twenty y...
Episode 17: William Ray and the Battle of Medak Pocket
In this episode, host Russell Hillier talks to William Ray, veteran of the battle of the Medak Pocket.In 1993, Canadian peace-keepers were sent to the...
Episode 16: With Master Sniper Jody Mitic (Part 1)
Host Russell Hillier sits down with his brother Dillon and Master Sniper, Best-Selling author and former Ottawa City Councilor, Jody Mitic. In this ep...