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Cappy Army

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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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  • Tuesday · 22 min

    I Found Something Terrifying

    Thank you Brooklyn Bedding for sponsoring! Visit https://brooklynbedding.com/cappy to get 30% off your order with promo code CAPPY. The United States and China are both removing top military leaders at a pace rarely seen in modern history. In this episode, we break down why generals are being fired, pushed into retirement, investigated, or replaced—and what these leadership shakeups could mean for future wars. From Trump and Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon overhaul to Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of China’s PLA, we examine the politics, strategy, corruption, loyalty, and military reform driving one of the most consequential command reshuffles in decades. History shows that changing commanders can reshape entire militaries quickly. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/i-found-sources-168348072

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  • Sunday · 47 min

    It’s Over for the Cartels

    Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/cappy today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Colombia is launching a new military offensive against narco groups as the United States expands its role inside the country. We break down Plan Colombia 2.0, the collapse of Total Peace, China’s growing influence, critical minerals, cocaine production, and why the next phase of the drug war could spread regionwide. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/its-over-for-167966136

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  • Friday · 22 min

    Russia Just Made a Huge Mistake

    For a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code CAPPY at https://mod.com Russia may be preparing for another massive mobilization—but the Kremlin is trying almost everything to avoid calling it that. We examine Russia’s hidden draft, collapsing military recruitment, enormous signing bonuses, prison recruits, foreign fighters, North Korean troops, and the political risks Putin faces at home. We also look at what 600,000 additional soldiers could actually mean for the war in Ukraine, whether fresh manpower could create a new offensive threat, and why history shows that throwing more troops into a war does not necessarily produce victory on the battlefield itself. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/russia-just-made-167938704

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  • August 25 · 42 min

    Something Big is Happening to Russia’s Economy

    Go to https://uniqo.de/Gf6EYr to get the Volo X EZ AI Drone for 20% off. A new economic war against Russia is taking shape. Western commandos are seizing shadow oil tankers while Ukrainian drones strike refineries, warehouses and logistics hubs deep inside Russia. This episode connects the campaign against Moscow’s oil exports with Ukraine’s attacks on Wildberries, Russia’s version of Amazon, to show how sanctions are becoming physical. We examine the shadow fleet, long-range drone strikes, Western intelligence support, and whether pressure on Russia’s economy is actually weakening Putin’s ability to sustain the war or simply forcing Russians to absorb higher costs for years longer. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/something-big-is-167688348

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  • August 23 · 35 min

    Someone's Assassinating Israel's Enemies

    For years Israel’s Mossad and military have carried out a sweeping campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iranian commanders. This episode follows the assassinations, covert operations, exploding pagers, hotel hits and intelligence penetrations behind that campaign, while asking the bigger question: do targeted killings actually destroy enemy organizations, or do they simply remove leaders and create replacements? From Beirut to Tehran, Dubai and Gaza, we examine how Israel hunts its most protected enemies across borders. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/someones-israels-167339533

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  • August 21 · 20 min

    The U.S Army's New Heavy Weapons Squad for WW3

    Ditch Big Tobacco’s chemical slop for a clean nicotine alternative—get 20% off at https://nicnac.com/cappy with code CAPPY! Warning: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. The U.S. Army is rethinking the infantry weapons squad for a future fight against China or Russia. This episode breaks down the new M250 machine gun, the heavier MG338, lighter Javelins, Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles, drones, and the Army’s push for platoons to fight longer without resupply. We look at how these weapons could change suppression, range, mobility, and the role of the heavy weapons squad on the next battlefield during a major global war.

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  • August 18 · 22 min

    Russians Surround Bradley—They Regret It (Combat Footage)

    Get 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

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  • August 18 · 1 hr 24 min

    CIA Operations Officer Mike Baker: Interview

    Huge 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

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  • August 16 · 30 min

    U.S Black Ops in Africa You Legitimately Wouldn't Believe

    US 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.

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  • August 14 · 22 min

    North Korea Sending 30,000 Troops to the Meat Grinder

    Follow Cappy Army Audio-Only on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Now: https://link.pscrb.fm/84584/cappyarmy North 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

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  • August 11 · 21 min

    Special Forces Wipe Out Russian Squad (Combat Footage)

    Ukraine’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/Cappyarmy Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/special-forces-166396785

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  • August 9 · 30 min

    The Most Credible UFO Files Are Horrifying

    From 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

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  • August 7 · 17 min

    CIA Launches Covert Action Against Communist Cuba

    The 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.

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  • August 4 · 20 min

    America Is Trying to Bypass Hormuz

    Build 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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  • August 2 · 19 min

    Why America Is Wiping Out the Cartels (It’s Not Drugs)

    The 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

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  • July 31 · 32 min

    Why You Wouldn't Survive A Day In The Russian Military

    From 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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  • July 28 · 17 min

    Why Ukraine Is Now Attacking Iran

    Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at https://getkikoff.com/cappy today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Ukraine’s strike on an Iranian cargo ship reveals how the wars in Ukraine and Iran are colliding across the Caspian Sea. This episode uncovers the weapons pipeline linking Moscow and Tehran, the drones and missiles moving through it, and why attacks on this hidden corridor could further widen both conflicts. Free Sources Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisCappy/posts/why-ukraine-is-165094961

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  • July 27 · 18 min

    What's Still Left of Iran's Military?

    Get the Volo X EZ AI Drone Now: https://uniqo.de/Gf6EYr Despite thousands of strikes, Iran and the Houthis still threaten two of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. This episode examines what remains of Iran’s drones, missiles, naval forces, air defenses, and command structure, and why reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb remains so difficult today for U.S. forces.

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