Pete & Gary's Military History
264 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsFor more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there!
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Gallipoli - The Naval Battle
April 22, 2024 01:27 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIt's March, 1915. Turkey has entered the war on Germany's side and promptly closed the Dardanelles strait, closing off a vital sea route for our Russian allies. Britain and France decide to take decisive action - they will send a fleet to Gallipoli and storm the Dardanelles! Armed with a half-baked plan, 16 obsolete warships and little idea of the formidable Turkish defences, the navy was determined to steam to Constantinople and victory. What could possibly go wrong? In the first episode ...
Ep215: Air War Over the Somme - Turning the Tide
April 18, 2024 00:02 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBThe fighting on the Somme continues as small-scale attacks push the British line forward into German territory. Now, in September 1916, the Allies are ready for another big push. And the battle in the air continues to rage! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: ...
Ep214: Air War Over the Somme - High Summer
April 10, 2024 23:54 - 38 minutes - 44.3 MBThe first day of the Battle of the Somme was a success in the air, but a disaster on the ground. And yet the British offensive surges on. What was happening in the skies over the battlefield? Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-an...
Ep213: Air War Over the Somme - 1 July, 1916
April 04, 2024 03:01 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBThe air war gets serious! It's the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the skies above the trenches are busy! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: https...
Ep212: Air War Over the Somme - An Aerial Offensive
March 27, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBIn the second part of their special series about the Air War that accompanied the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Pete and Gary discuss the beginning of the aerial offensive, well before the first shots on the ground had been fired. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per m...
Ep211: Air War Over the Somme
March 20, 2024 22:52 - 43 minutes - 44.6 MBIt's a new special series! Join Pete and Gary as they explore the gripping story of the Air War Over the Somme in the First World War. This week they are setting the scene for the tumultuous battles that were to come! Hip-hip-hurrah and chocks away chums! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus...
Ep210: Disaster at Anzac: August 7, 1915
March 13, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBPete and Gary continue their epic story of the August Offensive at Gallipoli. In this episode they reveal the disaster of the advance from Anzac on August 7, which included the heroic yet futile charge of the Australian Light Horse at the Nek. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for...
Ep209: Countdown to Disaster at Anzac
March 07, 2024 00:47 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcome to Season 5! Pete and Gary are back, and in this new episode they explore the epic August Offensive at Gallipoli in 1915. The key to the entire operation was the breakout of the Anzac sector on the night of August 6 and 7, but bold plans quickly turned to disaster for the Allies! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: Evacuation of Anzac and Suvla
February 29, 2024 00:33 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Once the Allies had decided to give up on the Gallipoli Campaign, how could they possibly leave the peninsula without suffering horrendous casualties? Pete and Gary explore how the Anzac and Suvla sectors were so cleverly evacuated - probably the most successful phase of the whole campaign! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart a...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: The French!
February 22, 2024 00:57 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Who does history forget in the Gallipoli story? The French! Pete and Gary attempt to set this right, with a discussion about the significant French achievements during the Gallipoli campaign. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free ...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: Simpson - The Man with the Donkey
February 15, 2024 01:04 - 49 minutes - 35.1 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Today it's the story of John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the man who rescued wounded men on a donkey called Duffy. But is his story as simple as the legend would have you believe? Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special...
Passchendaele: YouTube Live!
February 15, 2024 00:42 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBJoin Mat McLachlan on YouTube Live on Feb 15, 2024 at 6pm Sydney (7am London) time to discuss the Battle of Passchendaele! Click here to join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfWdbJGaBZ0 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: Suvla Landing
February 07, 2024 22:39 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! Today it's the landing at Suvla Bay, the bold Allied gamble to outflank the Turks and open up a new front on the peninsula. But what a missed opportunity, as poor British leadership, tough terrain and dogged resistance from the Turks leave the British forces trapped on the low ground and the Turks hemming them in. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! ...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: Lancashire Landing
January 31, 2024 23:22 - 45 minutes - 39.3 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! This episode tells the story of the landing at W Beach and the 'six VCs before breakfast'! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-mili...
BONUS: Masters of the Air (from Living History)
January 31, 2024 00:20 - 59 minutes - 52.2 MBA special bonus episode from our sister podcast, Living History with Mat McLachlan! To kick off Season 8, Mat is joined by historian John McManus to discuss the new Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg production Masters of the Air, currently streaming on Apple TV+. Mat and John discuss the history behind the mini-series, and the immense contribution made to victory in the Second World War by the US Army Air Forces. What was is like to take to the skies in a B-17 over Nazi Germany, what psychological ...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: V Beach Landing
January 24, 2024 23:30 - 49 minutes - 34.7 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! This episode tells the story of the horrific landing at V Beach in the Helles sector. Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-...
GALLIPOLI SPECIAL: Attack on the Dardanelles!
January 17, 2024 22:51 - 58 minutes - 45.1 MBPete and Gary revisit one of their favourite topics in this special series - Gallipoli! The first episode focuses on the ill-fated naval attack on the Dardanelles on March 18, 1915. This was the event that really kicked off the Gallipoli show! Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary in 2024! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content fo...
Ep208: Durham Light Infantry - Over and Out!
January 10, 2024 21:02 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBAfter a long, perilous and often emotional journey, it's time to say goodbye to the men of the 16th Durham Light Infantry! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linkt...
Ep207: Durham Light Infantry - Austrian Dilemmas
January 03, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBThe war is over! After their stint in Greece the 16th DLI returned to Italy, but rather than face the Germans in one last battle, they faced the end of the war. And now they find themselves as an occupation force in Austria, of all places! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show...
Ep206: Durham Light Infantry - Grecian Odyssey
December 27, 2023 20:22 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBThe treacherous fighting in Italy may be behind them, but the men of the 16th DLI are faced with a new challenge. There's trouble in Greece! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doin...
Ep205: Durham Light Infantry - One Last River
December 21, 2023 21:36 - 38 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Italian campaign is slowly drawing to a close but, before the fighting is over, the 16th Durham Light Infantry will be called on for one final effort. Who will make it through alive? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pg...
Ep204: Durham Light Infantry - More Bloody Ridges!
December 13, 2023 19:48 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBThe 16th Durham Light Infantry continues its vicious slog through the mountains of Italy. Will it never end?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh Fo...
Ep203: Durham Light Infantry - Battle of Gemmano Ridge
December 06, 2023 20:07 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBIt's September 1944 and the 16th DLI is continuing its bitter slog through Italy. Next is the fierce Battle of Gammano Ridge, which is often referred to as the 'Cassino of the Adriatic'. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pg...
Ep202: Durham Light Infantry - Attack on the Gothic Line
November 29, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBPete and Gary return to their epic story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry in the Second World War. In this episode they explore the monumental battles to break through the German Gothic Line, the last major Axis line of defence in the Italian Campaign. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Su...
Ep201: South Notts Hussars - Back to Iraq!
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBThe South Notts Hussars are heading back to Iraq for another tour. This is an important episode that contains lots of information about the experience of being a modern soldier. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find ...
Ep200: Wow, it's 200 Episodes!!
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 27.5 MBBelieve it or not, there have been 200 episodes of Pete & Gary's Military History! In this special interview, publisher of the podcast Mat McLachlan sits down with Pete and Gary to discuss the origins of the show, how exactly they put it together, and why they still go to the effort all these years later! Presenters: Mat McLachlan, Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per...
Ep199: South Notts Hussars - It's All Over!... Or is it?
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 45 MBPete and Gary continue the story of the South Notts Hussars as they take part in the Iraq War. The fighting phase has now ended, so surely there job is done. Or is it?? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out every...
Ep198: South Notts Hussars - At War in Iraq
November 02, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MBContinuing the gripping story of the South Notts Hussars, Pete and Gary explore the unit's deployment to Iraq. An important episode this one! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doi...
Ep197: South Notts Hussars - Getting Ready for War
October 26, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBThe world is changing and the South Notts Hussars, after decades of peace, find themselves facing the clouds of war after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. What role will they play in the world's response? Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contrib...
Ep196: Durham Light Infantry - Middle East Sojourn
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37 MBAfter months of tough fighting in the Italian campaign, the men of the Durham Light Infantry enjoy a well-earned break. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.e...
Ep195: Durham Light Infantry - Across the Garigliano
October 12, 2023 09:40 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's January 1944 and the Durham Light Infantry is attempting to force its way across the Garigliano River as the Italian Campaign drags on. Another grim phase for the Durham lads! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Fi...
Ep194: Battle of Dogger Bank, 1915
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBPete and Gary are going back to the future, by discussing the Battle of Dogger Bank, the First World War naval battle that took place before the Battle of Jutland! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything...
Ep193: Durham Light Infantry - Battle of Monte Camino
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Italian campaign continues this week, as we join the 16th Durham Light Infantry at the Battle of Monte Camino in November 1943. Blood and thunder - it's a hard listen - but imagine being there! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeac...
Ep192: South Notts Hussars - Fun, Fun, Fun!
September 21, 2023 16:04 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MBIn the latest instalment of the South Notts Hussars in peacetime, it's fun, fun, fun in the TA. A look at fun and frolics over the years - it's not all waiting for a Soviet onslaught! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh...
Ep191: South Notts Hussars - Back to the Guns!
September 14, 2023 17:57 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBThis week, a twist and turn in the story of the South Notts Hussars in Peacetime - and this time they survive the defence cuts by going ‘Back to the Guns’. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete a...
Ep190: Durham Light Infantry - Advance on Naples
September 07, 2023 07:20 - 49 minutes - 57.2 MBFighting in Italy continues for the Durham Light Infantry as they close in on Naples. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh For more great history con...
Ep189: Durham Light Infantry - Salerno Mutiny
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week we have a minor diversion in our story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry as we explore the Salerno Mutiny through the eyes of one Durham - Ronald Elliott. It's quite a story! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh...
Ep188: South Notts Hussars - Seconds Out!
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBOnce again the South Notts Hussars are threatened by government defence cuts! How will they survive - and if they do which Territorial Army Yeomanry regiment will be lost! They couldn’t all survive! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeac...
Ep187: Durham Light Infantry - Salerno Landing
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week the Durham Light Infantry are landing at Salerno in 1943 and then have to hold Hospital Hill against - guess what - German counterattacks! How will it end??! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everyt...
Ep186: Durham Light Infantry - Advance to Tunis
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBThe Tunisian Campaign continues as the bruised and battered members of the Durham Light Infantry advance on Tunis. Will they succeed or fail?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are do...
Ep185: Durham Light Infantry - Battle of Sedjenane
August 03, 2023 05:51 - 45 minutes - 52 MBThe next episode of the 16th DLI series is a murderous affair - THE BATTLE OF SEDJENANE, 1943. The Durhams aren't decimated - it was far worse than that! Yet most people have never heard of this battle. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buy...
Ep184: Durham Light Infantry - Great Adventure
July 26, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week the 16th DLI begin their Great Adventure as they take over defensive positions on a ridge facing the Germans up on Green Hill and Baldy Hill in North Africa, January 1943. It’s going to be tough! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www....
Ep183: Laugh or Cry - Advance to Victory
July 19, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBIn the latest instalment of Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary discuss the closing days of the war as the Allies advance to victory in 1918. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at ht...
Ep182: Durham Light Infantry - Finishing Touches
July 12, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBPete and Gary continue the story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry in the Second World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh For more great histo...
Ep181: South Notts Hussars - Getting Stale and Re-Awakening
July 05, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBPete and Gary continue their exploration of the South Notts Hussars in their years after the Second World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh F...
Join Pete and Gary at Gallipoli!
July 05, 2023 15:32 - 9 minutes - 7.41 MBJoin Pete and Gary on a tour of the battlefields of Gallipoli! To book, visit phbt.wordpress.com. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep180: Durham Light Infantry - Dunkirk Genesis
June 28, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBNew beginnings as we commence our latest series - this one to coincide with the publication of Pete's latest book, Footsloggers. We start at the very beginning with the formation of the 16th Durham Light Infantry as a 'Dunkirk' battalion in July 1940. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Supp...
Ep179: Jutland - The Aftermath
June 21, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBAll good things must come to an end, and so must Pete and Gary's epic series on the Battle of Jutland! What were the repercussions of the battle? Where does it belong in history? Will Gary ever stop doing his German accent? All this and more in this week's episode! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military...
Ep178: Jutland - Frenzy in the Night!
June 14, 2023 21:41 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBThis week we continue the saga of the Battle of Jutland with Frenzy in the Night! Not Gary's usual nocturnal manoeuvres but the escape of the German High Seas Fleet across the rear of the Grand Fleet light forces! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contributi...
Ep177: SNH in Peacetime - Carry on Observing!
June 07, 2023 21:26 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MBPete and Gary continue the fascinating story of the South Notts Hussars in the years after the Second World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off contribution: www.buymeacoffee.com/pgmh Find out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmh ...