History Unpacked alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as History Unpacked (World War II, Military strategy and Urban warfare). The closest matches are Gingrich 360, The Martyr Made Substack and Futura Doctrina. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    Gingrich 360208K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.

    Likely audience: National Security Analysts

    1 shared topic

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    The Martyr Made Substack197K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026

    Creator of The Martyr Made Podcast, and The Unraveling w/Jocko Willink

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Futura Doctrina43K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Futura Doctrina publishes weekly analysis on military modernization, autonomous warfare, and current conflicts in Ukraine and Russia. The publication blends strategic assessments, operational reports, and interviews…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    Escalation Trap42K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Escalation Trap tracks the trajectory of the Iran war in real time, equipping you with frameworks to recognize shifts in escalation, anticipate what comes next, and understand the strategic and economic consequences…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    CLG News38K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: CLG News publishes daily briefs on international conflicts, pandemic responses, and geopolitical tensions for readers tracking global security and public health. The publication mixes hard news updates with…

    Likely audience: International affairs analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Big Serge Thought37K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 26, 2026

    From recent posts: Big Serge Thought publishes long-form historical analysis and military strategy on topics such as World War II, the Israel-Iran conflict, and Japanese naval operations. The publication is intended for readers interested…

    Likely audience: Military analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Offbeat Chronicles26K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: Offbeat Chronicles publishes eclectic essays ranging from ancient history and philosophy to personal memoirs and animal behavior studies. The publication targets readers interested in diverse, non-mainstream topics…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Fisted by Foucault25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    From recent posts: Fisted by Foucault publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and historical reviews focusing on great power conflicts, NATO dynamics, and regime stability. The newsletter targets readers interested in international…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

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    Leo’s Newsletter15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    News and analysis for such a time as this

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Sarcastosaurus14K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Sarcastosaurus publishes weekly geopolitical and economic analysis focusing on conflicts in the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East regions, alongside assessments of wartime economic recovery and trade dynamics. The…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical researchers

    1 shared topic

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    CDR Salamander13K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: CDR Salamander publishes weekly articles and interviews covering naval history, modern defense contracting, and current geopolitical conflicts. The publication mixes historical analysis of past naval battles with…

    Likely audience: Military strategists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    “All beings share a common world, but each creature has its own way of perceiving this world.” Montaigne

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Rachel Blevins11K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly geopolitical analysis and military strategy reports on conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Russia-Iran relations through articles and interviews with experts. The content is…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features long-form essays on geopolitics, political systems, and international relations, specifically analyzing Western strategy, nuclear policy, and French leftist movements. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    James Holland9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: James Holland publishes historical essays on World War II military history, including topics such as D-Day weather, the Pacific Theater, and the US Space Force's uniform design. The publication features long-form…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Patrick Henningsen 8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Patrick Henningsen publishes a weekly newsletter mixing hard-hitting geopolitical analysis on the Middle East with philosophical essays on Western civilization. The content alternates between hard news reports and…

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    1 shared topic

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    Weapons and Strategy8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Weapons and Strategy publishes weekly articles on military strategy, national security, and defense industry issues. The content focuses on current events such as drone warfare, arms sales to allies, and intelligence…

    Likely audience: Defense industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    The Bazaar of War5K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    Warfare, Past and Present

    Likely audience: Military historians

    1 shared topic

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    Russia Truth4K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Russia Truth publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and military reporting focused on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, US-Russia-Ukraine relations, and energy market dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: International relations scholars

    1 shared topic

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    Trench Art4K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers weekly news updates on military operations, tactics, and equipment modifications in the Ukraine-Russia conflict alongside international defense developments. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Military analysts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Bill Emmott's Global View publishes weekly geopolitical analysis and political commentary from the perspective of a former UK ambassador. The publication covers international relations, US and European politics, and…

    Likely audience: Policy researchers

    1 shared topic

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    History of Spain4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: History of Spain publishes historical essays on Spain's past, ranging from the Spanish Civil War and World War II to etymology and cultural events. The publication is authored by Miguel and targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Likely audience: Jewish historians

    1 shared topic

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    The Light paper3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Light paper publishes anonymous surveys and articles promoting conspiracy theories about central banking, global control, and the invalidity of democracy. Its content consistently features anti-establishment…

    Likely audience: conspiracy theorists

    1 shared topic

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