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 …

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 …

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 wo…

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 wo…

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 B…

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…

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…

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/grea…

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 Tw…

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 Twi…

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/grea…

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 he…

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 pr…

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 regu…

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 ha…

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…

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 readi…

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 …

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 Substa…

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 @…

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 @…

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 we…

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…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 27 - Turks as Fighters 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…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 26 - Artillery 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 W…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 25 - Ambulance Work 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 Gr…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 14 - Preparing for the advance Chapter 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 …

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 21 - Turks Attack Chapter 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 ite…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 18 - Simpson Chapter 19 - Church Services Chapter 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 …

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 16 - Post Office Chapter 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…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 14 - The Swimming Chapter 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…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 12 - The Destroyers Chapter 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 newslett…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 10 - The Armistice Chapter 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 news…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 8 - Air fighting Chapter 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 …

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 6 - At work on the peninsula Chapter 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 n…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 4 - To Gallipoli Chapter 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 n…

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! I…

This episode is a reading from "Five Months at ANZAC", written by JOSEPH LIEVESLEY BEESTON. Chapter 1 - FOURTH FIELD AMBULANCE Chapter 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 o…

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 relatin…

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 HOS…

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 an…

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 …

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 mor…

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…

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 o…

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 ot…

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…

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…

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 htt…

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 191…