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A rarely frank account of the US infantry experience in northern Europe, A Foot Soldier for Patton takes the listener from the beaches of Normandy through the giddy drive across France to the brutal battles on the Westwall, in the Ardennes, and finally to the conquest of Germany itself. Patton's army is best known for dashing armored attacks; its commander combining the firepower of tanks with their historic lineage as cavalry. But when the Germans stood firm, the greatest fighting was done by Patton's long undersung infantry.

Interviews de joueurs de foot qui vous ont fait rêver dans les années 90 et 2000. Zéro langue de bois. Pas de foot business. Uniquement du football passion. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Basically on Indian history, the events, the issues, the personalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over a century ago, college football was expanding in popularity in the United States but war in Europe raged. By 1917, the U.S., a nation with over 100 million people but only 130,000 active military members at the outbreak of World War I, was brought into the conflict. Millions of Americans were called into service, and training grounds and bases became home to football teams that competed with the best college programs in the nation. Told through the voices of the past, historians of the present, and narrated and produced by a Navy veteran once stationed at Great Lakes, Jackies is the story...

An encyclopaedia of heroic failure Join Ben Van der Velde, Barry McStay and their guests as they brandish their wooden spoons of destiny and celebrate the losers, heroic failures and spectacular mis-steps that pockmark human endeavour. If you ever want to feel better about your progress in life, take a listen and enjoy a lovely schadenfreude bubble bath. Music by Max Perryment (www.maxperryment.co.uk) Donate to us via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward

A narrative podcast sharing the histories of some of the world’s island communities.

We step back in time to explore the stories that shaped the beautiful game. From legendary matches to forgotten heroes, historic rivalries, and moments that changed football forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football Heaven brings to life rarely seen artifacts from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the stories behind how they shaped the game of football told directly from some of the most dynamic players and coaches of all time. Co-hosted by highly respected sports journalist and CBS Correspondent Aditi Kinkhabwala, Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor & Historian Joe Horrigan, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Vice President of Museum & Archives Jon Kendle.  Credits Co-Hosts: Aditi Kinkhabwala, Joe Horrigan, and Jon Kendle Production Company: Pro Football Hall of Fame Executive Producers: Joe ...

A podcast dedicated to the history of the Game of Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting in February 2022 -Weekly True stories of the American civil rights movement as told by those who were actually there. In the spring of 2017 I set out into the Alabama Black Belt region to document local stories and folklore. After talking to the older folks in the region I came to understand how much I did not know. Many of the events of the 1960s civil rights movement were ignored or in some cases covered up by authorities.I soon moved my focus from folklore to reality. Some of these interviews offer never before told details into the courage and struggles of the era. These stories ...

Every two weeks, you’ll take a trip with me and Zo-Zo the cat to discover events and people who contributed, each in their own way, to building a league that has become the king of professional sports. Sometimes we will visit an event or star player, but to hopefully bring to light something that has always flown under the radar that is an important part of their story. More often though, we’ll find events and people who’ve been missed by documentaries and books but have stories that need telling. Those are the destinations that are the most fun to discover. Join me, Tom Pollin, and ...

The 2000s (2000-2009) were a pivotal decade for football. This podcast is dedicated to reliving the great moments, players, stories and many paradigm shifts of the era. Join co-hosts Nicola and Francesco Volpi as they dive deep into football's last great (and crazy) decade! This podcast is an LIP production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professional Tour Guides in Washington DC share the true and sometimes scandalous stories from history, DC travel tips and hacks, hidden gems and hilarious stories of what we‘ve heard on tours. Support our Pod: https://www.patreon.com/tourguidetellall

The Football History Dude is a show dedicated to teaching fans about the rich history of the NFL and other professional football leagues. Each episode your host, Arnie Chapman, asks you to him and a guest in his Delorean and go back in time with him to explore the yesteryear of the gridiron.

Football is Family. Each fan base has a story, a history, and a love for their team. This show tells those stories.

If You Know Your History is a football history podcast where broadcasters Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the fascinating connections between football, history, and pop culture. Legendary stories and surprising facts come to life in this podcast, which features deep dives, great chat, and plenty of the beautiful game’s untold tales.

Le samedi 6 octobre 2001, la rencontre de football France-Algérie disputée au Stade de France est subitement interrompue à la 76ème minute.Ce match de la réconciliation entre les deux pays qui avait mis à mal l’idéalisme de la France Black-Blanc-Beur avait été l’un des événements révélateurs de fractures socioculturelles françaises perceptibles jusqu’à aujourd’hui encore… Ce podcast est désormais disponible uniquement sur la plateforme sofoot.coparena.com Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Dans Crampons Maudits, So Foot remonte le fil de l’histoire et vous raconte la face sombre de quelques anciennes coupes du monde de Football, à travers le récit du parcours de quelques uns de ses héros oubliés.Crampons Maudits, ce sont plein d’histoires.Au programme, un arbitre trafiquant de cocaïne, le récit d’une fusillade qui a changé le cours de l’histoire irlandaise, une main oubliée, ou bien des matches arrangés, des footballeurs torturés, piégés, internés voire assassinés.A la fin de la série, vous verrez que les coupes du monde recèlent au moins autant d’...

In 1911, just three decades after the sport of football came to India, a group of Bengali men sent shockwaves across the entire British Empire. The Amor Ekadosh, or “Immortal Eleven,” competing in one of the oldest football tournaments in the world, did so without boots on their feet. Unafraid to go toe-to-toe with their colonisers, they showed a country what freedom felt like–long before its citizens were free. Konkona Sen Sharma brings the remarkable story, once erased from history, to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The academic treatment for English-speakers who get that soccer is more than gamedays, stars and goals. Who wonder about the histories, subcultures and politics that make the game so different from many American sports cultures; and who care about a critical take on soccer as a global capitalist machine. A European-guided journey, with one expert "visiting professor" each episode.