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News From The Front
Hitler's Great War - The First World War as experienced by Adolf Hitler
We all know the story of Adolf Hitler's later career, but how many of us know about his First World War experiences? In this podcast we chart his service in the Great War from outbreak to defeat, looking at how he found a home in the army and how it shaped his future attitudes and actions. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... The full transcript is here is you want to follow along, want more pictures...
2024-03-17
18 min
News From The Front
“They’ve both crashed in a whiteout!” - Losing and retaking South Georgia, 1982
The small actions that took place around South Georgia, in the South Atlantic, were very much a sideshow when compared to the main conflict around the Falkland Islands. But, seeing as there’s nothing I like more than a sideshow, I thought a look at the Argentinian actions to take the islands and the British to take it back again was worth a closer look. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... The full transcript is here is...
2023-12-08
25 min
News From The Front
”Had it not been for the rum ration...” - Booze in the Great War. Part 2.
This is the first episode in a two-parter that looks at how alcohol was used and abused during the Great War. I this first episode we look at how booze was managed on the home front and how it was used on the front lines. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... The full transcript is here is you want to follow along, want more pictures, or can't wait for the next podcast to drop part two...
2023-11-25
25 min
News From The Front
”Had it not been for the rum ration...” - Booze in the Great War. Part 1.
This is the first episode in a two-parter that looks at how alcohol was used and abused during the Great War. I this first episode we look at how booze was managed on the home front and how it was used on the front lines. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... The full transcript is here is you want to follow along, want more pictures, or can't wait for the next podcast to drop part two...
2023-11-12
22 min
News From The Front
Propaganda in the Great War - Part 2
This is the second episode in a two-parter that looks at the propaganda war during the Great War. In it we look at how the British took the propaganda war against the Central Powers. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Selected Bibliography (if you buy anything using these links, a small kickback helps to fund this podcast) M.L Sanders and Philip M. Taylor, British Propaganda During the First World War, 1914-18 (London: MacMillan Company, 1982) - B...
2023-10-20
30 min
News From The Front
Propaganda in the Great War - Part 1
This is the first episode in a two-parter that looks at the propaganda war during the Great War. In it we look at the various propaganda organisations established by the warring parties and the efforts they took to influence opinion around the world. This podcast took a long time to research and write, so if you appreciate it, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Selected Bibliography (if you buy anything using these links, a small kickback helps to fund this podcast) M.L Sanders and Philip M. Taylor, British Propaganda During t...
2023-10-09
31 min
News From The Front
The Armenian Genocide, May 1915
This episode looks at the Armenian Genocide of May 1915 onwards. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2023-07-14
14 min
News From The Front
The Shell Crisis, May 1915
This episode looks at the shell crisis that broke in May 1915, causing consternation in both the general public and in political circles. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2023-05-19
13 min
News From The Front
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps - Part 2
This episode is the second of a two-parter looking at the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and their role in alleviating the manpower shortages experienced by Britain during the latter part of the Great War. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up an...
2023-05-05
15 min
News From The Front
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps - Part 1
This episode is the first of a two-parter looking at the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and their role in alleviating the manpower shortages experienced by Britain during the latter part of the Great War. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up an...
2023-04-21
24 min
News From The Front
Naval Blockade and the Battle of Neuve Chapelle
This episode looks at a couple of recent anniversaries from 1915, the British and French naval blockade and the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2023-03-31
09 min
News From The Front
The Sepoy Mutiny and Flamethrowers
This episode looks at a couple of recent anniversaries from 1915, the Sepoy Mutiny and the first use of new flamethrower tactics by the German Army on the Western Front. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at an...
2023-03-17
07 min
News From The Front
The Battle of Mons - Part 2
This episode completes the two-parter on the Battle of Mons, with a look at the battle itself. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2023-02-24
15 min
News From The Front
The Battle of Mons - Part 1
This episode begins a two-parter on the Battle of Mons. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter about the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2023-02-10
14 min
News From The Front
Sailor in the desert
This episode includes a review of the book Sailor in the Desert, by David Gunn. You can win a copy of the book by writing a nice review for the podcast and sending a link to your review to ww1thegreatwar@innovationworks-uk.co.uk . When I see your review, I'll enter you into the prize draw for the book, posted to to you, wherever in the world you happen to be! Advertise on this podcast here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-12-16
08 min
News From The Front
The Battle of Dogger Bank, Part 2
This episode looks at the events of the Battle of Dogger Bank, an Anglo-German naval encounter. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review or share it with someone who may enjoy it; these simple actions cost you nothing and would be very helpful... Still reading? Check out the project on Substack and get regular emails with anniversaries for the weeks ahead. It's free to sign up for the basic email, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Additionally, if you take out a paid subscription to the Substack, you'll get access to the text of these podcasts. https://19141918.su...
2022-12-02
31 min
News From The Front
The Battle of Dogger Bank, Part 1
This episode looks at the preceding events that led to the Battle of Dogger Bank, an Anglo-German naval encounter. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2022-11-25
20 min
News From The Front
The rise and fall of the Red Baron
This episode covers the life and death of Manfred von Richthofen, or as he's more famously known, the Red Baron. This episode is going out on Armistice Day, the 11th November, so take a moment to remember those who served, those who never came back, those who returned, and those who were never the same again. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FRE...
2022-11-11
21 min
News From The Front
Anniversaries for the week ahead 28th October
This episode covers a few Great War anniversaries coming up over the next week. If you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review, it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2022-10-28
06 min
News From The Front
The Cuxhaven Raid - Part 2
This episode is part two of a narrative of the raid on the Cuxhaven Zeppelin sheds on Christmas Day 1914. Oh, there's also an overview of Great War anniversaries coming up over the next week. BTW - if you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War...
2022-10-21
17 min
News From The Front
The Cuxhaven Raid - Part 1
This episode is part one of a narrative of the raid on the Cuxhaven Zeppelin sheds on Christmas Day 1914. Oh, there's also an overview of Great War anniversaries coming up over the next week. BTW - if you appreciate this podcast, please leave a review it costs you nothing and would be very helpful to me... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War...
2022-10-14
15 min
News From The Front
Other People’s Dreadnoughts
This episode is a narrative of the events which led Britain (and Winston Churchill in particular) to requisition battleships that belonged to the Turks at the outbreak the First World War. Oh, there's also an overview of Great War anniversaries coming up over the next week. BTW - if you would leave a review, that would be very helpful... Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to...
2022-10-07
18 min
News From The Front
Challenge of Battle Book Review
This episode is a book review of Adrian Gilbert's book on the BEF's baptism of fire at the beginning of the First World War, "Challenge of Battle" Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Still reading? Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/
2022-09-30
08 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 15
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 27 - Turks as FightersDon't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-09-23
06 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 14
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 26 - ArtilleryDon't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-09-16
04 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 13
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 25 - Ambulance WorkDon't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-09-02
17 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 12
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 14 - Preparing for the advanceChapter 15 - The attempt on Sari Bair Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/g...
2022-08-26
14 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 11
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 21 - Turks AttackChapter 22 - Red Cross Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-08-19
07 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode10
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 18 - SimpsonChapter 19 - Church ServicesChapter 20 - The Engineers Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-08-12
05 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode9
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 16 - Post OfficeChapter 17 - Sanitary Arrangements Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-08-05
04 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 8
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 14 - The SwimmingChapter 15 - Turkish Prisoners Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-07-29
07 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode7
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 12 - The DestroyersChapter 13 - The Indian Regiments Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-07-15
07 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 6
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 10 - The ArmisticeChapter 11 - Torpedoing of the Triumph Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-07-08
06 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 5
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 8 - Air fightingChapter 7 - The Officer's Mess Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-07-01
06 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 4
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 6 - At work on the peninsulaChapter 7 - Incidents and Yarns Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-06-24
12 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 3
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 4 - To GallipoliChapter 5 - The Anzac Landing Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-06-17
14 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 2
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 3 - Egypt Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-06-10
08 min
News From The Front
Five Months at Anzac - Episode 1
This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 1 - FOURTH FIELD AMBULANCEChapter 2 - THE VOYAGE Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-06-03
14 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - The Zimmerman Telegram
This episode is all about the Zimmerman Telegram, the secret message that helped to bring the United States into the Great War. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of vintage books, accounts and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe at any time https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-05-27
19 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 31and 32
This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written by the famous cartoonist in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 30 - RAIN AND MUD - A TRYING MARCH - IN THE THICK OF IT - A WOUNDED OFFICER - HEAVY SHELLING - I GET MY "QUIETUS!" Chapter 31 - SLOWLY RECOVERING - FIELD HOSPITAL - AMBULANCE TRAIN - BACK IN ENGLAND Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more...
2022-05-20
19 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 29
This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written by the famous cartoonist in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 29 - GETTING NEARER - A LUGUBRIOUS PARTY - STILL NEARER - BLAZING YPRES - ORDERS FOR ATTACK Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's free to sign up and you can unsubscribe...
2022-05-13
09 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 28
This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written by the famous cartoonist in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 28 - WE MARCH FOR YPRES - HALT AT LOCRE - A BLEAK CAMP AND MEAGRE FARE - SIGNS OF BATTLE - FIRST VIEW OF YPRES Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles and my weekly newsletter of new items relating to the Great War! It's...
2022-05-06
13 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Scapa Flow, City of Ships, Part2
1914-1918 War - Scapa Flow, City of Ships, Part 2 This episode is the second half of a double episode I've written about Scapa Flow, Britain's wartime anchorage. If you enjoy this, a like and share would be gratefully received and don't forget to subscribe for more podcasts! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-04-29
19 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Scapa Flow, City of Ships, Part 1
1914-1918 War - Scapa Flow, City of Ships, Part 1 This episode is the first half of a double episode I've written about Scapa Flow, Britain's wartime anchorage. If you enjoy this, a like and share would be gratefully received and don't forget to subscribe for more podcasts! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-04-01
20 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 27
This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written by the famous cartoonist in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 27 - GETTING FIT - CARICATURING THE CURÉ - "DIRTY WORK AHEAD" - A PROJECTED ATTACK - UNLOOKED-FOR ORDERS Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-03-25
12 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 26
This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written by the famous cartoonist in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 26 - A PLEASANT CHANGE - SUZETTE, BERTHE AND MARTHE - "LA JEUNE FILLE FAROUCHE" - ANDRÉ Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-03-18
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 25
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 25 - GETTING STALE - LONGING FOR CHANGE - WE LEAVE THE DOUVE - ON THE MARCH - SPOTTED FEVER - TEN DAYS' REST 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project webs...
2022-03-11
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 24
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 24 - THAT RATION FATIGUE - SKETCHES IN REQUEST - BAILLEUL - BATHS AND LUNATICS - HOW TO CONDUCT A WAR 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.co...
2022-03-04
09 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - 1918 Overview
In this episode we continue our panoramic overview of the whole of the Great War with an overview of the events of 1918 in this latest 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. If you sign up for the Substack newsletter, you'll get the transcripts for my original podcasts and other articles delivered directly to your inbox as they are released - it's here https://19141918.substack.com/ or if you're a Medium subscriber, you can get it here Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar If you'd like to advertise on this podcast, you now can! Just follow the details below. Advertise he...
2022-02-25
16 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 23
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 23 - OUR MOATED FARM - WULVERGHEM - THE CURÉ'S HOUSE - A SHATTERED CHURCH - MORE "HEAVIES" - A FARM ON FIRE 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project we...
2022-02-18
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 22
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 22 - A DAYLIGHT STALK - THE DISUSED TRENCH - "DID THEY SEE ME?" - A GOOD SNIPING POSITION 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project on Substack for FREE and get regular emails with more WW1 articles! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @w...
2022-02-11
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 21
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 21- BACK FROM LEAVE - THAT "BLINKIN' MOON" - JOHNSON 'OLES - TOMMY AND "FRIGHTFULNESS"- EXPLORING EXPEDITION 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project Substack and subscribe! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-02-04
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 20
Hi - and thanks for downloading this podcast... This episode is a reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", the famous cartoonist, written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 20 - BACK FROM LEAVE - THAT "BLINKIN' MOON" - JOHNSON 'OLES - TOMMY AND "FRIGHTFULNESS"- EXPLORING EXPEDITION 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project Substack and subscribe! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-01-28
13 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - 1917 Overview
In this episode we continue our panoramic overview of the whole of the Great War with an overview of the events of 1917 in this latest 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. If you sign up for the Substack newsletter, you'll get the transcripts for my original podcasts and other articles delivered directly to your inbox as they are released - it's here https://19141918.substack.com/ or if you're a Medium subscriber, you can get it here Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar If you'd like to advertise on this podcast, you now can! Just follow the details below. Advertise he...
2022-01-21
18 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 19
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 19 - VISIONS OF LEAVE - DICK TURPIN - LEAVE! 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Check out the project Substack and subscribe! https://19141918.substack.com/ Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-01-14
07 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 18
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 18 - THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR - FRAGMENTS FORMING - NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2022-01-07
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 17
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 17 - WULVERGHEM - THE DOUVE - CORDUROY BOARDS - BACK AT OUR FARM 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2021-12-28
13 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 16
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 16 - NEW TRENCHES - THE NIGHT INSPECTION - LETTER FROM THE "BYSTANDER 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2021-10-15
07 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - 1916 Overview
After a delay caused by summer holidays and a brush with the plague, we continue out panoramic overview of the whole of the Great War with a walk through the events of 1916 in this latest 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. The full transcript for this podcast is now available on Medium https://absorb.medium.com/1916-the-war-of-attrition-b0426255c1b2 Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar If you'd like to advertise on this podcast, you now can! Just follow the details below. Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory Shout out to Alex Prost for the epic chords sequence used as...
2021-10-08
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 15
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 15 - ARRIVAL OF THE "JOHNSONS"—"WHERE DID THAT ONE GO?"—THE FIRST FRAGMENT DISPATCHED—THE EXODUS—WHERE? 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Advertise here: https://www.podbean.com/greatwarhistory
2021-09-08
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 14
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 14 - THE AMPHIBIANS - FED UP, BUT DETERMINED - THE GUN PARAPET 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-07-28
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 13
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 13 - ROBINSON CRUSOE - THAT TURBULENT TABLE 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-07-21
06 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 12
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 12 - A BRAIN WAVE - MAKING A "FUNK HOLE" - PLUGSTREET WOOD - SNIPING 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-06-21
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - 1915 Overview
An overview of the whole of 1915 in this latest 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the epic chords sequence used as intro and outro https://freesound.org/s/382250/
2021-06-14
11 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 11
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 11 - STOCKTAKING - FORTIFYING - NEBULOUS FRAGMENTS Sorry for the gap (the day job got in the way!) 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-06-07
11 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 10
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 10 - MY PARTIAL ESCAPE FROM THE MUD - THE DESERTED VILLAGE- MY "COTTAGE" 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-05-10
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 9
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 9 - SOUVENIRS - A RIDE TO NIEPPE - TEA AT H.Q. - TRENCHES ONCE MORE 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-05-04
14 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 8
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 8 - CHRISTMAS EVE - LULL IN HATE - BRITON CUM BOCHE 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Don't forget to subscribe for podcasts of the rest of the book and other WW1 topics! Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-04-26
12 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - 1914 Overview
1914-1918 War Podcast episode attempting to give an overview of the events of the First World War that occurred in 1914 Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the epic chords sequence used as intro and outro https://freesound.org/s/382250/
2021-04-19
12 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 7
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 7 - A PROJECTED ATTACK - DIGGING A SAP - AN 'ELL OF A NIGHT - THE ATTACK - PUNCTURING PRUSSIANS 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-04-13
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 6
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 6 - THE TRANSPORT FARM — FLEECED BY THE FLEMISH — RIDING — NEARING CHRISTMAS 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-04-06
08 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather’s Bullets And Billets Chapter 5
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 5 - MY MAN FRIDAY - "CHUCK US THE BISCUITS" - RELIEVED - BILLETS 1914-1918 War Podcast episode. Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar
2021-04-01
07 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather's Bullets And Billets Chapter 4
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 4 1914-1918 War Podcast episode Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the free to use epic chords sequence used as intro and outro freesound.org/s/382250/
2021-03-17
10 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - The Battle of Loos 1915
1914-1918 War Podcast episode about The Battle of Loos in 1915 Project website http://1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the epic chords sequence used as intro and outro https://freesound.org/s/382250/
2020-12-11
13 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather's Bullets And Billets - Chapter 3
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 3 1914-1918 War Podcast episode Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the free to use epic chords sequence used as intro and outro freesound.org/s/382250/
2020-12-03
09 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather's Bullets And Billets - Chapter 2
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 2 1914-1918 War Podcast episode Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the free to use epic chords sequence used as intro and outro freesound.org/s/382250/
2020-11-25
11 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Bruce Bairnsfather's Bullets And Billets - Chapter 1
A reading from Bruce Bairnsfather's book "Bullets and Billets", written in 1916 and covering his first experiences of war on the Western Front. Chapter 1 1914-1918 War Podcast episode Project website 1914-1918war.com Twitter @ww1thegreatwar Shout out to Alex Prost for the free to use epic chords sequence used as intro and outro freesound.org/s/382250/
2020-11-25
11 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - The Unknown Warrior
Armistice day podcast covering the way in which Britain's Unknown Warrior is commemorated.
2020-11-11
11 min
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1914-1918 War - Outbreak
History podcast covering how and why World War One started.
2019-02-02
35 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - Zeppelin
Zeppelin from 1914-1918War.com podcast. Charting the history of the German Zeppelin campaign throughout the Great War.
2018-12-04
47 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - The Armistice
History podcast covering the events leading up to the World War One armistice.
2018-11-06
32 min
News From The Front
1914-1918 War - The Armistice
History podcast covering the events leading up to the World War One armistice.
2018-11-06
32 min