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Young Washington (2026)

Ep. 263
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This week on FoF we belatedly celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary! Robbie is on holiday this week but Matt is thrilled to be joined by Dr Alexander Burns. 

Alex is a professor and author of 'Infantry in Battle, 1733-1783', he is also co-host of the excellent Prime & Load podcast so who better to join us to talk about Young Washington!


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