The Helion Military History Podcast
The Helion Military History Podcast brings you interviews with authors from one of the leading military history publishers. Hosted by Dr Christopher Brice, this fortnightly series will delve into the world of military publishing, the reasons authors are drawn to their subjects, as well as examining military history throughout the ages and from around the world. So join us as we discuss military history, from antiquity to the modern day, in all its forms.
Visit Helion & Co for more information on the books, special offers, and a back catalogue of over a thousand military history books, at: https://www.helion.co.uk/
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
51 min
In this episode of the Helion Military History Podcast, Dr Christopher Brice talks to Tom Isitt about his book Thunder in the Mountains: The First World War on the Italian Front. The interview covers not only the campaign, but the difficult climate, terrain and topography under which the campaign was fought. They discuss Tom's travelling around the area, his walking and riding of the battlefield, and his learning to mountain climb in order to reach many of the areas in which soldiers were stationed. They also discuss the spectacular imagery in the book, and his novel use of QR codes within the book to link to more images and maps.
Tom Isitt's book can be purchased at: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/thunder-in-the-mountains-the-first-world-war-on-the-italian-front.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
55 min
In this episode of the Helion Military History podcast, Dr Christopher Brice interviews the Danish military historian Frank Weber about his book Operation Gardening: Bomber Command Minelaying in Danish Waters 1940-1945. This groundbreaking and intriguing book shines new light on a very significant but largely forgotten operation of the Second World War. Join us as we discuss the surprising scale and scope of the operation, plus its longevity and lasting effect to this day.
Frank Weber's book can be purchased at:
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/operation-gardening-bomber-command-minelaying-in-danish-waters-1940-1945.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
53 min
Hello and welcome to the fourth episode of the Helion Military History Podcast, hosted by Dr Christopher Brice, where we delve into the world of military history and specifically the books published by Helion & Co.
Today alongside the latest news about book releases by Helion, we feature an interview with Fergus Cannan-Braniff. We talk about his latest book The Gaelic World at War: Soldiers and Soldiering in Ireland 1366-1547. In a wide ranging interview the discussion moves from Ireland to wider issues of history and military history. There is also an interesting turn, when Fergus suggests similarities between the soldiers, culture,and soldiering featured in his book, and the Sikh Empire of the early to mid 19th century.
Fergus Cannan-Braniff's book can be purchased at: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-gaelic-world-at-war-soldiers-and-soldiering-in-ireland-1366-1547.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
54 min
Hello and welcome to the third episode of the Helion Military History Podcast, where we delve into the world of military history and specifically the books published by Helion & Co.
Today Dr Christopher Brice talks with Dr Sam Wallace about his book on Operation Torch, the first major Anglo-American operation of World War Two, and how it played an important part in the learning experience for future operations. They discuss lessons learned, how an Allied way of war was forged, and how such a major amphibious operation was made possible in the first place.
Sam's book can be purchased at: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/lighting-the-torch-the-tunisian-campaign-and-forging-an-allied-way-of-war-1942-43.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
50 min
Featuring an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Derek Plews.
Hello and welcome to the second episode of the Helion Military History Podcast, hosted by Dr Christopher Brice. This is a new fortnightly podcast that delves into the world of military history and specifically the books of Helion & Co.
In this episode Chris talks with Lieutenant Colonel Derek Plews about his book Shamrocks Among the Poppies: Musa Qa'leh 2006 - A Bloody Siege and the Failures Behind it. They discuss the book, the siege itself, the comparisons to the defence of Rorke's Drift, the aftermath, and particularly the effects on the soldiers post conflict.
Derek's book can be purchased at: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/shamrocks-among-the-poppies-musa-qaleh-2006-a-bloody-siege-and-the-failures-behind-it.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
1 hr 1 min
Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Helion Military History Podcast, hosted by Dr Christopher Brice. This is a new fortnightly podcast that delves into the world of military history and specifically the books of Helion & Co.
In this episode Chris talks to the founder, and current Owner and CEO, of Helion Duncan Rogers about the foundation of the company, its history and purpose, and what the future holds for Helion & Co.
This is followed by an interview with Dr David Grummitt about his book The War of the Roses Volume 1: The Triumph of York 1455-1461. We discuss his book about the military history of the war, and how much of what we think we know is incorrect.
David's book can be purchased at: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-wars-of-the-roses-volume-1-the-triumph-of-york-1455-1461.php
Please visit the Helion website at https://www.helion.co.uk/ to check out recent publications and the back catalogue. You can also subscribe to the Helion newsletter to be kept up to date with all the latest from one of the leading Military History publishers.

Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
4 min
Hello, and welcome to the Helion Military History Podcast hosted by Dr Christopher Brice. The new podcast will start on 24th June 2026, on a fortnightly basis. So join us as we delve into the world of Military History, and specifically the books of Helion & Co. Each episode will feature an interview with a Helion author, and occasionally interviews with the people behind the scenes at Helion.
Visit: https://www.helion.co.uk/ for more information, to purchase books, and to sign up to the newsletter to be kept informed of all that is going on in the world of Helion books.








