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History Of The Great War

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History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.

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Promo - The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq

September 29, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.79 MB

On this season of The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq, renowned journalist, David Dimbleby, explores the 18 months between 9/11 and the start of the war and how the distrust in leadership response to crisis effects our world today. The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq – premieres on September 29th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

History of the Second World War - League of Nations Part 3

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Part 3 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below: Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History of the Second World War - League of Nations Part 2

April 27, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Part 2 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below: Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History of the Second World War - League of Nations Part 1

April 26, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Part 1 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below: Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History of the Second World War Introduction

April 14, 2020 20:09 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

This week my new podcast launched, History of the Second World War. I bet you cannot guess what it is about! You can find it wherever podcasts are found. You can find information about the new podcast at any of the links below: Website Patreon Twitter Facebook Discord Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

238: Tipperary

December 18, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

The fighting on the Western Front ended over 101 years ago, why is the First World War so important? Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url With...

237: India and the War

December 17, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In her time of need the British Empire called upon her possessions around the world for assistance, and India answered. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R...

236: China and the War

December 16, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

China tries to contribute to the Allied war effort, and finds it surprisingly difficult to do so. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Learn m...

235: War in East Africa Pt. 3

December 15, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

The war in East Africa comes to a close. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

234: War in East Africa Pt. 2

December 14, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

The war in East Africa heats up. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

233: War in East Africa Pt. 1 (Fixed)

December 13, 2019 11:11 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

A previous version of this episode was posted with some incorrect audio. In this previously Patreon exclusive episode we find out about the war in East Africa. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cm...

233: War in East Africa Pt. 1

December 13, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes

In this previously Patreon exclusive episode we find out about the war in East Africa. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Learn more about yo...

232: Interview with National World War 1 Museum and Memorial

December 11, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

This week I travel to Kansas City, Missouri to speak with representatives of the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial Visit the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial's website at https://theworldwar.org Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached...

231: Listener Questions Pt. 4

December 04, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

The listeners asked questions, I found answers. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

230: Weimar Germany Pt. 3

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

The Germans did not do a good job of keeping up with their reparation obligations, and so the French decided to take action. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RC...

229: Weimar Germany Pt. 2

November 20, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

After surviving possible revolution from the left, the Weimar government is thrown out of power from the right. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&sour...

Introducing Detective Trapp

November 19, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs -- as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. ...

228: Weimar Germany Pt. 1

November 13, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

In the aftermath of the war was left a German state struggling against revolution from all sides. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources:...

227: Irish Civil War Pt. 4

November 06, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

The Irish-Civil War would come to an end in 1923, not with a bang but with a whimper. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources    1922: th...

226: Irish Civil War Pt. 3

October 30, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

After some early failures, the Republican Army would face some hard questions, with no good answers. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sourc...

225: Irish Civil War Pt. 2

October 23, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

The Anglo-Irish war would end with a treaty that had to be accepted in Dublin, but not everybody thought that it was the best path forward. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_...

224: Irish Civil War Pt. 1

October 17, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

With the war over, the dreams of Irish Home Rule quickly turned into a violent nightmare Sources    1922: the Birth of Irish Democracy by Tom Gravin    Green Against Green – The Irish Civil War: A History of the Irish Civil War, 1922–1923 by Michael Hopkinson    A Short History of the Irish Revolution, 1912 to 1927: From the Ulster Crisis to the formation of the Irish Free State by Richard Killeen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing The Next Big Idea

October 15, 2019 15:15 - 9 minutes

Ideas are coming at you every day from all directions. How can you process it all? You can start with The Next Big Idea. Host Rufus Griscom and legendary thought leaders Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Dan Pink, and Susan Cain, will be your personal “idea” curators. Open your mind and get ready for something big, because the right idea--at the right moment--has the power to transform your life. Listen now on  wondery.fm/TNBIGreatWar  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

223: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 3

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

The people of Iraq had risen against British rule, but could they actually succeed? Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: The 1920 Revo...

222: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 2

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

The new British Mandate of Mesopotamia would rise in revolt in 1920, hoping to throw off their new British rulers. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&s...

221: Middle Eastern Revolts Pt. 1

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Egypt and Iraq would both find themselves under the control of the British Empire after the war, neither of them were necessarily thrilled with that arrangement. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?...

220: Turkish War of Independence Pt. 3

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

The Greeks would first land in Anatolia in Smyrna, and when they returned it would cause a disaster. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sour...

219: Turkish War of Independence Pt. 2

September 11, 2019 13:03 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

While Mustafa Kemal solidifies his power in Ankara, the Greeks arrive. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: Paradise Lost: Smryna 192...

218: Turkish War of Independence Pt. 1

September 04, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

The Armistice of Mudros ended the war for the Ottoman Empire, but fighting in the remnants of the Empire was far from over. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RC...

217: Baltic Independence Pt. 3

August 28, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

During its fight for independence Lithuania would be trapped between its neighbors. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: The Splinter...

216: Baltic Independence Pt. 2

August 21, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

With the retreat of the German army in November 1918, the Latvian began a fight for their future. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources...

215: Baltic Independence Pt. 1

August 14, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

In the years after 1918 Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia would fight for their independence.  Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: The...

214: Finnish Civil War Pt. 2

August 07, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

With the battle lines drawn the Finnish Civil War heats up, and then swiftly ends.  Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: The Splinte...

213: Finnish Civil War Pt. 1

August 01, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

When the Tsar was removed from power nationalist movements all over the Empire were emboldened in their quest for independence, and one of these movements was in Finland. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bi...

212: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 6

July 24, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

The Polish and Soviet forces would find themselves largely back where they started the year, and it was time to think about peace. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id...

211: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 5

July 18, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In August 1920 the Red Army would be very close to their goal of capturing Warsaw, then everything would fall apart. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y...

210: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 4

July 11, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

After the Polish attack the Red Army would prepare a counterstroke, one that would take them to the gates of Warsaw. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&...

209: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 3

July 09, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

After a brief pause in the fighting, the Polish-Soviet War would reignite with a Polish invasion of Ukraine. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=u...

208: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 2

June 26, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The fighting between Poland and the Red Army would begin in a tiny town in modern day Belarus. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url Sources: T...

207: Polish-Soviet War Pt. 1

June 19, 2019 16:48 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

The First World War was over, the Russian Civil War was ongoing, but the fighting in Eastern Europe was just getting started. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528...

206: The Russian Civil War Pt. 6

June 12, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

When the Communist leaders in Moscow defeated the Whites, they still have a plethora of other problems to work though. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R...

205: The Russian Civil War Pt. 5

June 05, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

In 1919 the White forces in Russia would reach their point of greatest strength, and then they would fall apart. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&sour...

204: The Russian Civil War Pt. 4

May 29, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

With the Russian Civil War heating up, one the strongest White armies would arise in Siberia, and it would march West. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R...

203: The Russian Civil War Pt. 3

May 22, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

After our discussions of the Communists in the previous episodes it is time to turn our eyes to the anti-Bolshevik forces. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCA...

202: The Russian Civil War Pt. 2

May 15, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

 Before jumping into the first battles of the Civil War in Episode 203, we have to take some time to discuss the actions of the Bolsheviks, later Communists, on the political front. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypa...

201: The Russian Civil War Pt. 1

May 08, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

After the signing of the armistice on the Western front, the fighting continued around the world. Nowhere was that fighting more deadly than in Russia. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xc...

200: The Tolkien Special

May 01, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

One of my favorite authors would serve during the war, taking part in the Battle of the Somme.  In this episode, an Episode 200 special, I take some time to talk about his experiences during the war and how it influenced his works. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For ...

Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 4

April 24, 2019 22:09 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Part 3 of our examination of the role of cavalry during the war Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2528RCAZG4R3Y&source=url British Cavalry on the Western Front 1916-...

Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 3

April 17, 2019 21:20 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Part 3 of our examination of the role of cavalry during the war Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar British Cavalry on the Western Front 1916-1918 by David Kenyon Fire and the Sword: The British Army and...

Patreon Preview: Cavalry Pt. 2

April 10, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Part 2 of our examination of the role of cavlary during the war Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners, and yours truly, come hang out in Discord: https://discord.gg/ASbBjaT Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a no strings attached donation: http://buymeacoffee.com/greatwar British Cavalry on the Western Front 1916-1918 by David Kenyon Fire and the Sword: The British Army and...

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