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Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle
In a special episode we are joined by Professor Peter Doyle who delivered this talk on Loos at a Podcast Supporters Evening for the 110th Anniversary of the battle last month. Peter’s new edition of is book is found here: Loos 1915. Sign up… Continue Reading “Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle”
The Other Trench: with Philipp Cross
In a special Trench Chat we speak to Philipp Cross who has written a superb book about his great-great grandfather’s war as an officer in the German Army. Alexander Pfeifer served from the very beginning until the very end of the conflict on three… Continue Reading “The Other Trench: with Philipp Cross”
The Unknown Warrior with John Nichol
In this special edition of the podcast as we return from after the summer break we speak to author and broadcaster John Nichol about his new book examining the history and story behind the Unknown Warrior buried in Westminster Abbey. John Nichol’s new book,… Continue Reading “The Unknown Warrior with John Nichol”
War at Sea: HMS India
In this episode we look at the War at Sea in the Great War for the first time and are joined by historian Rebecca Clarke to discuss her book on the fate of HMS India and her crew, following the loss of the ship… Continue Reading “War at Sea: HMS India”
Volunteers in WW1 with Richard Van Emden
In this latest Trench Chat we are joined by author and historian Richard Van Emden to discuss his new book ‘Volunteers’ about the men who enlisted as volunteers in the British Army in the early years of the Great War. Richard’s new book is… Continue Reading “Volunteers in WW1 with Richard Van Emden”
Podcasting About the Great War
In this special Trench Chat we bring together four Great War Podcasters: I was so very happy and honoured to be joined by Mike Cunha, Matt Dixon and Terry Whenham. We discuss what podcasting is all about and what we think the subject brings… Continue Reading “Podcasting About the Great War”
Somme Mine Craters with Peter Doyle
In this latest Trench Chat we speak to Professor Peter Doyle about his current research on the mine craters of the Somme battlefields. We learn how were these craters formed, what their wartime story was, and what do they mean in relation to the… Continue Reading “Somme Mine Craters with Peter Doyle”
Great War Music with Beverley Palin
In this special Trench Chat, we meet historian, re-enactor and professional musician Beverley Palin, and discover the story of two original WW1 instruments she has restored and now plays, and discuss the importance of music to the generation of the Great War. Beverley Palin… Continue Reading “Great War Music with Beverley Palin”
Trench Chat: The Caretakers with Caitlin DeAngelis
In this latest Trench Chat we speak to historian and writer Caitlin DeAngelis who has just finished a fascinating new book ‘The Caretakers: War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Rescue Allied Airman in World War II’. We discuss her research for the… Continue Reading “Trench Chat: The Caretakers with Caitlin DeAngelis”
Trench Chat: Black Poppies with Stephen Bourne
In this latest Trench Chat, we are joined by Stephen Bourne, author of Black Poppies. His important book, now in its third edition with a children’s version, tells the often-neglected contribution of Black soldiers in the British and Commonwealth forces in the Great War.… Continue Reading “Trench Chat: Black Poppies with Stephen Bourne”
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