Jeremy Black

Jeremy Black, historian and Professor Emeritus at the University of Exeter, offers a brisk national history of Russia. He explores origins from Orthodoxy and the Mongol legacy to serfdom and imperial expansion. He traces key wars, revolutions, Stalinism, Soviet collapse, and the rise of Putin. Short, panoramic, and focused on how past patterns shape present geopolitics.

Jeremy Black, historian and Professor Emeritus at Exeter University, offers a brisk national-history tour of Russia. He traces continuities from Peter the Great through the Soviet era to Putin. Topics include religion, serfdom, imperial struggles, revolutions, Stalinism, World War II survival, Soviet collapse, and the rise of Putinism. Multiple short, lively takes on Russia’s past and present.

Jeremy Black, Professor emeritus of history and military historian, dives into his book A History of Artillery. He explores the evolution of artillery from ancient catapults to its decisive roles in conflicts like WWI and WWII. Black argues against simplistic explanations, emphasizing the complex interplay of technology and tactics. He highlights how artillery has shaped battle outcomes, especially in the Cold War and recent conflicts such as in Ukraine. Black's insights illuminate the weapon's ongoing significance in military strategy.

Jeremy Black, a Professor of History at the University of Exeter and military history author, dives into the fascinating evolution of tank warfare. He explores the initial creation of tanks and their critical role in WWII, particularly during Blitzkrieg tactics. The discussion extends to the Soviet Union's strategies in Finland and the impact of armored technology in the Arab-Israeli wars. Additionally, Black analyzes Russia's current military tactics in Ukraine and debates the future relevance of tanks in modern warfare.

In this engaging discussion, Jeremy Black, a distinguished military historian and author, explores the often-overlooked role of logistics in warfare. He argues that logistics represents a historical adaptation shaped by numerous factors, such as geography and government policy. Black critiques existing models and highlights the logistical strengths of ancient Rome compared to other civilizations. He also delves into the challenges faced during the gunpowder era, contrasts Ottoman and Ming logistics, and discusses the impacts of political factors on supply chains today.