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In this episode we’ll head into the frontlines and explore what a period of 24 hours in a trench looked like for the Average ‘tommy’ during the war on the Western Front.
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In this episode we continue our canter through the story of cavalry in the great war. From it’s impressive performance in the mobile warfare of 1914, we’ll explore its changing role in a war of much more limited opportunity for mounted troops before looking at its re-emergence in 1918 as an altered, but crucial force on the battlefield.
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In this episode, we’ll explore the vital role played by Cavalry in the early role of the Great War. We’ll look at its purpose, training, employment and performance on the battlefield and discuss whether it was at that time an obsolete weapon of war or an integral part of the British Army’s Order of Battle.
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In this episode we’ll explore the much overlooked but vital process of mapping the trenches of the Western Front. How did it come about, just why was it so important and how did it affect those on the frontlines at different points in the Great War?
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In this episode we take a look at perhaps one of the most important aspects for all armies in time of war - food. What was it like? How much was there of it? How did it get to the men on the frontlines and how did those things change as the war progressed? All will be revealed in this episode.
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In this episode we discuss how and why the Belgian city of Ypres became a focal point for British remembrance in the years soon after the war. We’ll explore Ypres cultural significance in Britain and examine why the city would become so closely linked to the early days of battlefield tourism.
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In this (long overdue!) episode we answer some of the many questions you’ve kindly sent in over the last months, ranging from food and rations to cleaning up the battlefields and everything in between!
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In this episode along with guest historian Professor Matthias Strohn we’ll take a long awaited look at the story of the German Army in the First World War. From those first vital days of 1914 through the gruelling battles of trench warfare and the massive assaults of 1918, we’ll discuss just how the German army fought, adapted and sustained 4 years of combat on the Western Front.
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In this episode, alongside guest historian Jesse Alexander we’ll continue our exploration of the remarkable story of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. We’ll look at famous actions in 1917 and 1918, and consider what the war means for Canadians today.
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In this episode, alongside guest historian Jesse Alexander we’ll explore the remarkable story of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. We’ll look at its formation, training, performance on the battlefield, and explore whether the CEF was one of the true ‘elite’ formations of the First World War.
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In this episode, we take a look at the ‘What if’s of the First World War’. We explore how the War on the Western Front MAY have gone differently had certain key ‘turning points’ and battles taken an alternative direction.
Books: The Armchair General World War One: Can You Win The Great War?, by John Buckley and Spencer Jones
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In this episode we’ll round off our series on the incredible story of the Doughboys of the AEF on the western Front. From the final stages of the Mesuse-Argonne campaign to the very moment of the Armistice itself, we’ll follow in their footsteps and discuss just how vital a role American troops played in the ultimate victory.
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In this episode we’ll continue our deep dive in the story of the Doughboys on the Western Front. From the continuation of the battle of the Meuse-Argonne, we’ll explore the fighting as it intensified and look at two famous actions, the story of the ‘Lost Battalion’ and Corporal Alvin York’s remarkable Medal of Honor actions.
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In this episode we continue our study of the American Expeditionary Force and examine their biggest offensive of the war - Meuse-Argonne. We’ll explore the nature of the fighting and assess why it would become one of the bloodiest campaigns in American military history.
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Exciting News! This week we’re delighted to be announcing the launch of a brand new podcast, ‘WW2: Both Sides of the Wire’ and in this episode we’ll be joined by the new hosts! We’ll explore the fascinating story of how the First and Second World Wars are linked, but it’s not just the obvious, we’ll also look at some lesser known connections and just how the experiences of those who saw action in the Second World War were affected and influenced by what they had seen in the First.
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World War 2: Both Sides of the Wire is the podcast that takes you beyond the familiar and dives deep into the untold stories and surprising truths of the Second World War from the Allied and Axis perspectives.
Join us as we lift the lid on one of the most pivotal periods in human history, busting myths and unraveling the complexities of a conflict that still shapes our world today.
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In this episode we’ll turn our focus to eastwards to the formidable St Mihiel Salient, and explore the story of the very first American led Battle of the First World War in which Doughboys of the American 1st Army would announce themselves on the world stage as a first-class fighting force.
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In this week’s episode we’ll explore the fascinating and much understudied 2nd Battle of the Marne. We’ll explore its origins, importance, discuss its potential position as THE decisive victory on the Western Front and take a close look at one American unit, the 3rd Division, who emerged from the fight with a reputation as one of the finest fighting units in the allied order of battle.
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In this week’s episode we’ll explore possible one of the best known actions of the AEF in the Great War - Belleau Wood. We’ll look at the build up, fighting, learning curve, overall impact of the battle and perhaps bust a few myths along the way.
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In this episode we’ll study how the United States raised and trained the vast army that would become the American Expeditionary Force. What type of man served in the army? How was the army trained and equipped? And how effective was the average AEF unit on its arrival in France?
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