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France - The National Response
Episode 62
In this week’s episode we continue our journey exploring the story of the French Army in the great war with a look at the outbreak of war, how the Fr…
1 year, 4 months ago
France in 1914
Episode 61
In this week’s episode, alongside historian James Taub, we begin an exciting new mini-series a deep dive into the story of the French Army on the Wes…
1 year, 4 months ago
Q&A and New Community
Episode 60
In this week's episode we look back and answer some of the excellent questions you have sent in recently and announce an exciting new addition to the…
1 year, 4 months ago
Myths Re-Examined Part 2
In this episode we go back to an old favourite - First World War Myths. We look at some of the most enduring beliefs, where they came from, if there …
1 year, 5 months ago
More WW1 Myths!
Episode 58
In this episode we go back to an old favourite - First World War Myths. We look at some of the most enduring beliefs, where they came from, if there …
1 year, 5 months ago
24 Hours in the Xmas Truce
Episode 57
In this week’s episode we’ll return once more to a festive favourite, with a detailed look at the famous 1914 Xmas Truce. We’ll explore the timeline …
1 year, 5 months ago
Machine Guns
Episode 65
In this episode we’ll explore the fascinating, and brutal story of the machine gun on the western Front. We’ll look at its early deployment, evolutio…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trench Lingo Part 2
Episode 55
In this week’s episode we return to an old favourite to explore more of the famous ‘Trench Slang’ of the Western Front - how and when famous phrases …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Battle of Cambrai Part 2 - Success and Setbacks
Episode 54
In this episode, we continue our story of the Battle of Cambrai. What happened on its dramatic first day, and how did the battle progress?
Find out mo…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Battle of Cambrai Part 1 -First Mass Tank Attack
Episode 53
In this week’s episode we’ll take a deep dive into perhaps one of the most influential battles of the Great war on the Western Front - Cambrai. Famed…
1 year, 6 months ago