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Cappy Army
Hosted by Red Seat Ventures, LLC · ENGLISH
Cappy Army is a channel dedicated to understanding modern warfare. Hosted by Iraq War veteran, journalist, and war correspondent Chris Cappy, each episode combines open-source intelligence, historical context, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting to explain complex military and security issues in a way that's both accessible and entertaining.
From the battlefields of Ukraine to cartels in Latin America. Cappy Army focuses on answering the questions behind the headlines: What happened? Why does it matter? And what could come next?
This is to help viewers better understand war. Through deep research, a bit of average infantryman humor, Cappy Army helps viewers make sense of an increasingly unpredictable world.
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Russians Surround Bradley—They Regret It (Combat Footage)
Yesterday00:22:11Tap to summarizeGet 40% off the Ground News Vantage subscription at https://groundnews.com/cappy to compare sources, spot media bias, and see the full, objective story for yourself!A Ukrainian position near Avdiivka faces a massive Russian armored assault as infantry, M2 Bradleys, Leopard 2 tanks, artillery, and FPV drones fight to hold the line. Using raw combat footage and battlefield maps, this episode breaks down how Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade defended against overwhelming pressure. Watch how they created kill zones, reinforced isolated trenches, and evacuated wounded soldiers under fire. It’s a close look at modern combined-arms warfare, armored tactics, drone operations, and why holding terrain still comes down to infantry refusing to give ground when a breakthrough seems almost inevitable.source video: https://youtu.be/trLOpGU_MMM?si=pD2GDC2q01R0_-p5
Transcribe →CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker: Interview
Yesterday01:24:21Tap to summarizeHuge thank you to Mike Baker for taking the time to chat with us.Find his show The President's Daily Brief here: https://www.youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief
Transcribe →U.S Black Ops in Africa You Legitimately Wouldn't Believe
3d ago00:30:06Tap to summarizeUS Special Forces are quietly returning to Africa as security threats grow, Russia loses influence, and China races to secure critical minerals. This episode follows Green Berets and SEAL Team 6 operations in Nigeria, Erik Prince’s new security venture in Congo, Russia’s setbacks across the Sahel, and America’s expanding presence near the Red Sea. Behind these security missions is a much larger competition over lithium, cobalt, shipping lanes, economic influence, and access to Africa’s strategic resources. It may be the beginning of a new era of great-power competition across the continent.
Transcribe →North Korea Sending 30,000 Troops to the Meat Grinder
5d ago00:22:58Tap to summarizeFollow Cappy Army Audio-Only on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Now: https://link.pscrb.fm/84584/cappyarmyNorth Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands of additional troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, potentially crossing a red line Pyongyang has avoided for years. We break down where these soldiers may deploy, how new North Korean ballistic missiles could affect the battlefield, why Putin needs foreign manpower, and whether the escalation could trigger a stronger NATO response. Plus, what Russia is giving Kim Jong Un in return for his growing support.Free Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/north-korea-30-166684198
Transcribe →Special Forces Wipe Out Russian Squad (Combat Footage)
1w ago00:21:48Tap to summarizeUkraine’s Kraken special forces crossed the Oskil River, ambushed Russian armor, called in artillery, cleared fortified forests, and captured enemy troops. Using drones, tanks, machine guns, and close-range assaults, the unit helped liberate towns near Kupiansk. This breakdown examines the combat footage, tactics, coordination, and brutal realities of modern warfare.https://www.instagram.com/cappyarmy/https://x.com/CappyarmyFree Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/special-forces-166396785
Transcribe →The Most Credible UFO Files Are Horrifying
1w ago00:30:35Tap to summarizeFrom haunted Marine outposts in Afghanistan to UFOs over Ukraine, nuclear bases, military test ranges, and unexplained cattle mutilations, this video investigates the strangest encounters reported by troops and government personnel. Some may have ordinary explanations. Others remain disturbing mysteries hidden inside official files, combat footage, and credible eyewitness testimony.Free Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/most-credible-166072235
Transcribe →CIA Launches Covert Action Against Communist Cuba
2w ago00:17:25Tap to summarizeThe CIA has launched a new task force targeting Cuba’s political elite as Washington ramps up intelligence collection, economic pressure, and military surveillance around the island. This episode breaks down the covert campaign, Havana’s vulnerabilities, Cuba’s drone defenses, and how far America could go if the government refuses to change.
Transcribe →America Is Trying to Bypass Hormuz
2w ago00:20:04Tap to summarizeBuild credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/cappy today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us!America is trying to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by moving Middle Eastern oil through new pipelines across Iraq. But Iran-backed PMF militias could sabotage the routes, challenge Baghdad, and preserve Tehran’s leverage. This episode explains the hidden war over Iraq, energy security, and control of the region’s oil supplies.Free Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/america-is-to-165751638
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Why America Is Wiping Out the Cartels (It’s Not Drugs)
2w ago00:19:58Tap to summarizeThe CIA’s covert war on Latin American cartels may be about more than drugs. From car bombs in Mexico to raids in Venezuela, Ecuador, and Guatemala, this video investigates how targeted killings, mining deals, rare earth minerals, and competition with China could be reshaping America’s strategy across the Western Hemisphere. Free Sources Here:https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/why-america-is-165395237
Transcribe →Why You Wouldn't Survive A Day In The Russian Military
3w ago00:32:53Tap to summarizeFrom brutal hazing and corruption to FPV drones, artillery, mines, friendly fire, and failed leadership, this video explains why survival in the Russian military can be measured in days—or minutes. We follow one mobilized soldier from recruitment to the Ukrainian front and uncover the system designed to break him. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/why-you-wouldnt-165363359
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