Hey guys, welcome back to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast, where you learn about the causes of wars and things like, why did it happen? Was it inevitable? Who was involved?

Sometimes I go back hundreds of years just so we can understand what happened in our narrative episodes covering the long course of a war and the background of the war.

And if you want to talk more about war, we also have authors, historians, war generals, royalty, actors, filmmakers, a whole bunch of people come on as guests and we talk about everything about before, during, and after war. So let's go!

The Why Wars Happened History Podcast covers The American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Medieval Wars in England, The Habsburg Empire, The War in Iraq, Scottish wars, The War of the Roses, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Cold War, The Thirty Years War, The Hundred Years War, The American Civil War, and many others.

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In this episode of Why Wars Happened History Podcast, join us in an insightful conversation with Dr. Chris Newton, a renowned war historian and teaching fellow at King's Institute for Applied Security Studies. With a PhD in war studies and a background as a defense policy advisor, Dr. Newton delves into the intricacies of military history, the potential for World War III, and the contemporary security landscape. Explore his journey into history, the impact of current geopolitical tensions, and his analysis of the American Revolution. If you're passionate about history, warfare, and global security, this episode is a must-watch!

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Newton

00:22 King's Institute for Applied Security Studies

01:47 Chris's Journey into Military History

04:18 Contemporary Global Conflicts and World War III

08:31 Modern Parallels to Historical Conflicts

09:16 Polarization in Politics and Society

20:53 Historical Debates in Modern Politics

22:42 The Evolution of Soldiers and Warfare

33:24 Prisoners of War: Then and Now

37:55 Personal Reflections and Future Projects

42:58 Conclusion and Farewell

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