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Discover the work of the organisation that cares for the 1.7 million Commonwealth men and women who lost their lives during the two World Wars. With the help of colleagues from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, historians and special guests, we’ll explore some of the stories of those who lost their lives, the history of the wars and how the CWGC is still doing its work today.
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In the last episode of season one, Jack Sheeran is joined by a panel of guests to discuss a selection of movies and TV shows which depict the First and Second World Wars including: 1917, The Water Diviner, The Railway Man, and Band of Brothers. They explore what connections these have with the work of the CWGC and discuss how accurately they show t…
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In our seventh episode Peter Francis explores the poetry and art of two world wars – discovering the personal stories behind some of the most powerful literary and artistic works of the twentieth century and why, more than 100 years later, the artistic legacy of two World Wars still captures our imagination. Peter is joined by interpretation expert…
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This time Max Dutton sets sail on a journey to discover more about the Royal Navy. Max is joined by Dr Nick Hewitt, Head of Collections and Research at the Museum of the Royal Navy, and Siggy Lee, Conservation Officer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Listen in as they discuss the vital globe spanning role of the Royal Navy during the Wor…
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In episode 5 Alex Elia discovers what happened on D-Day, hears from veterans who were there and learns about the Canadian involvement on Juno beach & beyond. Alex chats to Lynelle Howson, Historian, and Kirsty Mills, Project Coordinator, about Operation Overlord and the Normandy campaign. Kirsty also shares a selection of veteran’s voices recorded …
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In our fourth episode Scott Smith discovers more about the Dunkirk Evacuation and the connections that military vehicles have with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Scott is joined by Nick Bristow, Historical Research Coordinator and Michael Greet, Assistant Archivist to discuss the loss of the British Armies vehicle stock during the Dunkirk …
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In our third episode Aidan Parr focusses on the courageous airmen and women of the first and second world wars. Starting with the introduction of aerial warfare during the First World War, to the role of the RAF in the second, and the work of the CWGC in commemorating the men and women of the air service. Aidan is joined by Commemorations Case Mana…
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In our second episode Jack Sheeran discovers, ahead of VE Day 75, the impact of the Second World War on civilians and how those who lost their lives are remembered today. Jack is joined by Peter Francis, Media and PR Executive, and Megan Maltby, Senior Public Events Coordinator, to discuss the civilian roll of honour, the changing role of women, th…
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In our first episode George Hay, CWGC's Official Historian, takes a look at the work of The Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Sub-Saharan Africa and discusses why there are war graves on the African continent. George is joined by Juan Maree, CWGC Director of South Africa, David McDonald, Project Manager for the Askari monuments, and Victoria Wa…
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