Hanchuk Targets History
Longtime history teacher Tim Hanchuk targets interesting, unique, and little known historical events and explains them in a way anyone can understand. New Episodes released randomly until life gets less busy - sorry.
Podcasting since 2021 • 55 episodes
Hanchuk Targets History
Latest Episodes
3-4 The Battle of Argos
The Battle of Argos took place in 272 BC between the forces of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, and a coalition made up of the city-state of Argos, the army of Sparta under King Areus, and the army of Macedonia under King Antigonus Gonatas. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:16
3-3 The Battle of Bannockburn
The Battle of Bannockburn took place June 23-24, 1314, with the army of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, fighting the army of King Edward II of England. It is one of Scotland's most celebrated victories.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:32
3-2 Operation Chastise - The Dambusters Raid
Operation Chastise, which is better known as the Dambusters Raid, took place on the night of May 16, 1943 during World War II. It was a daring RAF attack on German dams in the Ruhr Valley using some rather unique bombs.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:38
3-1 The Battles of Frenchtown & the River Raisin Massacre
The Battles of Frenchtown and the subsequent River Raisin Massacre took place January 18-23, 1813 around the Frenchtown settlement in what is present-day Monroe, Michigan. It happens to be the deadliest fight to ever take place on Michiga...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:46
2-23 The Battle of Fort Necessity
A little known event in the life of a well-known historical figure. The Battle of Fort Necessity took place on July 3, 1754, and marks the first military action seen by a young colonial officer named George Washington. It's also the...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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19:00