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Colin Ferguson is a former soldier who served 22 years in the British Army and co-hosts “The Unconventional Soldier” podcast a series that explores conflicts from the Second World War, the Cold War, Northern Ireland and the Global War on Terror. It blends personal experience, regimental history, and in-depth analysis of battles, leadership, and military transformation. Episodes feature former soldiers, historians, and defence experts discussing life on operations, lessons learned, and the enduring legacy of British and other Army campaigns. Follow for authentic voices, forgotten conflicts, and sharp insights from those who served. The aim of this blog is to provide additional information to support the series.
Posted on 2nd Dec 20253rd Dec 2025

Reassessing Hackett’s Timeless Warning for NATO In 2025

Posted on 12th Nov 202512th Nov 2025

The Unconventional Soldier Newsletter #001

Posted on 28th Oct 2025

From Belfast to Kosovo — The RUC In The Balkans

Posted on 24th Sep 20256th Oct 2025

Drones vs Artillery: The Future of Warfare

Posted on 9th Sep 202524th Sep 2025

Operation BANNER: How the British Army Learned to Fight on Home Soil

Posted on 29th Aug 20257th Oct 2025

Ukraine’s Foreign Legion In The War Against Russia

Posted on 4th Aug 202519th Aug 2025

Kiwis in the Jungle: The New Zealand Army in the Vietnam War

Posted on 26th Jul 2025

Why Fans of ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ Must Hear This Podcast

Posted on 18th Jul 202530th Jul 2025

Inside Operation TELIC 4: Leadership, Lessons, and Legacy

Posted on 25th Jun 20257th Oct 2025

From “Tough, Rugged Bastards” to “Cognitive” Operators: MARSOC Operations

Posted on 4th Jun 20259th Jun 2025

The Battle for Mount Longdon: Inside 3 Para’s Fight in the Falklands Conflict

Posted on 25th May 20251st Jun 2025

Beyond the Battlefield: Exploring British Army Simulation Training

Posted on 27th Feb 202527th Feb 2025

A Soldier’s Journey: From the Gloucester Regiment to the SAS

Posted on 24th Jan 202527th Feb 2025

The Recovery of Stirling Bomber BK716

Posted on 8th Jan 20259th Jan 2025

The International Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol School (ILRRPS) Part 2

Posted on 9th Dec 20248th Jan 2025

Podcast #075 The Moral Application Of Violence in War

Posted on 7th Dec 20247th Dec 2024

Northern Ireland Legacy Prosecutions

Posted on 2nd Nov 20247th Dec 2024

Helmand: Tour Of Duty Review

Posted on 21st Sep 202421st Sep 2024

The International Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol School Part 1

Posted on 21st Sep 202421st Sep 2024

Cold War “Stay Behind” Special OP Troop – Weapons, Clothing & Equipment

Posted on 12th Jan 202412th Jan 2024

Podcast S4 #055 Catherine Leroy – Close Up On War

Posted on 13th Dec 202313th Dec 2023

Podcast S4 #053 Mountain & Arctic Warfare Cadre Return To Top Malo House

Posted on 23rd Nov 202323rd Nov 2023

Podcast S4 #052 Zero Risk

Posted on 26th Oct 202326th Oct 2023

Podcast S4 #051 Guns, Rockets & Training For War

Posted on 21st Oct 202312th Oct 2024

Not All Wars Are Bravo 20

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