Inspired by McCrae’s Battalion: The Story of the 16th Royal Scots by Jack Alexander, Ross’s curiosity about the Western Front led him on a personal journey of remembrance. Cycling from Dunkirk to Albert, Ross set out not just to understand World War I history but to honor his own family’s ties to the Great War. As an expert planner, he shares how this journey deepened his connection to the conflict and why such pilgrimages remain so vital today.
In this conversation, Ross reflects on the significance of remembering the past, the importance of walking in the footsteps of history, and teases future explorations along the Western Front Way to uncover the narratives of different nations involved.
A fascinating guest and a great conversationalist, this episode touches on the past, the present, and the future—a truly rewarding conversation to record.
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