Special forces
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Special forces has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History. Mentioned as a group involved in rescuing hostages, providing context for the discussion.
Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment".
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Field | Military |
How do different shows talk about Special forces?
2 shows discussed Special forces in these episodes.
- Megyn Kelly — 1 episode
Pressure put on by special forces.
Signs That the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Was NOT a Real Kidnapping, with Former Hostage Negotiator - The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Who talks about Special forces on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Special forces; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Megyn Kelly.
- Signs That the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Was NOT a Real Kidnapping, with Former Hostage Negotiator on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026)
- 1940: The Battle of France (Documentary) on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025) — Tom Holland
What is Special forces mentioned alongside?
Special forces is most often mentioned alongside Army Group A, General Maxim Weygand and Belgium.
Mentioned together: Army Group A, General Maxim Weygand, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Cher (biography/memoir), Murdoch: Death in the Family, King Haakon VII, Flanders, Germany, Lord Halifax