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
About History Unpacked
Clear, sharp history that looks past the familiar stories and into what really happened
- World War II
- Military strategy
- Urban warfare
- Soviet military history
- 1Gingrich 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
- 2The 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
- 3Futura 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
- 4Escalation 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
- 5CLG 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
- 6Big 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
- 7Offbeat 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
- 8Fisted 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
- 9Leo’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
- 10Sarcastosaurus14K 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
- 11CDR 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
- 12Beyond the Ideological 12K subscribers
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
- 13Rachel 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
- 14Trying to Understand the World10K subscribers
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
- 15James 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
- 16Patrick 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
- 17Weapons 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
- 18The Bazaar of War5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago
Warfare, Past and Present
Likely audience: Military historians
1 shared topic
- 19Russia 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
- 20Trench 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
- 21Bill Emmott's Global View4K subscribers
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
- 22History 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
- 23DUST AND STARS: Today in Jewish History3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
Likely audience: Jewish historians
1 shared topic
- 24The 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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