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Historians Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith explore the great battlefields of Europe, from ancient times to the Second World War. Join them as they bring the history of the battlefields to life, through exploring the ground and reliving the experience in the words of the people who were there. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/battlewalks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For more than 40 years bestselling author and historian Peter Hart has interviewed thousands of veterans about their experience of war. Join him and his chum Gary Bain as they explore all aspects of military history, from the ancient world to the Second World War. Pete and Gary don't just tell the history, they bring it to life with the words of the men and women who were there! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...
Historian Mat McLachlan brings Australian history to life in this engaging, educational and entertaining podcast. From the ancient age to the modern world, take a trip through time with Living History! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep167: SNH in Peacetime - A Close-Run Thing!
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It's the 1960s and our old chums, the South Notts Hussars, are fighting for their very survival! Is a Second World War artillery unit still relevant in the midst of the Cold War? Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a…
Mat and Pete return to the Somme battlefields to explore the horrific tale of July 1st, 1916. Today they are walking the ground around the village of Serre, an area that saw the virtual destruction of the Pals Battalions from the north of England. As they tell the tale of the boys from Sheffield, Accrington, Hull, Leeds and other communities they w…
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BattleWalk 57: Normandy - SatNav Diversions!
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Pete is exploring the Second World War battlefields of Normandy and has realised that some of the most fascinating historic discoveries are made between your intended destinations. In this special episode he describes lonely memorials, unexpected historic sites and memorable military graves that he has discovered as he journeys along. Presenters: M…
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Ep166: Jutland - Run-up to the Battle, 1914-16
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In the latest episode of our series about the Battle of Jutland, Pete and Gary examine how the naval war was going in the early part of the First World War, and paint a picture of the background that led to Admiral Jellicoe fighting a very cautious type of war. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki B…
It's the anniversary of the ill-fated Allied naval attack on the Dardanelles, the opening round of the Gallipoli campaign! To mark the occasion, please enjoy this special re-release of our episode from March 18, 2021. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive…
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BattleWalk 56: Guadalcanal - Mount Austen
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Mat and Pete are returning to the Pacific Theatre of the Second World War, to walk another battlefield from the legendary Guadalcanal Campaign. Following on from their episode about the Thin Red Line, this time they are walking the slopes of Mount Austen, a landmark that could be seen from all parts of the battlefield and the scene of some of the b…
What's that you say? The South Notts Hussars are back?? Pete and Gary are travelling through podcast time and space, and revisiting their very first series on the South Notts Hussars, a Second World War artillery unit. In this special episode, Pete and Gary discover what became of the SNH after the war. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publishe…
Mat and Pete go behind the lines to explore the northern French town of Cassel, which played a vital role in both world wars. As they explore the streets they will reveal stories of headquarters, brothels and desperate fighting to the last man. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and …
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Ep164: Austro-Hungary and the Eastern Front, 1918
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We are back on the Eastern Front with our good chum Nicolai Eberholst! It's 1918 and surely it's all over for the Austro-Hungarians... Or is it?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Guest: Nicolai Eberholst Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: h…
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BattleWalk 54: Pozieres Battlefield
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Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, Mat and Pete return to the Somme to explore the battlefield of Pozieres, scene of the most costly battle in Australian military history. Presenters: Mat McLachlan and Peter Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and to receive exclusive bonus episodes from only $2.99 per month!: https:…
Peter Hart is a well-known Gallipoli expert, but in this episode we are spreading our wings to discuss Turkey throughout the First World War! Based on a talk Pete gave at the Great War Group. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for…
We love talking about the Battle of Jutland! So here's a special series dedicated to exploring that famous naval battle in detail. This first episode deals with the naval situation in Europe in the lead-up to the First World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free…
Pete and Gary farewell the boys of the First World War and their unique sense of humour, which got them through some of the toughest chapters of the war. If you've enjoyed this special series of podcasts, you can continue the journey by buying the book ('Laugh or Cry' by Peter Hart and Gary Bain) - out now! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publ…
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Ep160: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Farewell Chaps!
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In the last of their series about the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, Pete and Gary say a fond farewell to the tank crews they have followed throughout the Second World War. They will be missed! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for …
Pete and Gary return to the story of the First World War as they tell the gripping tale of the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers in the Second Battle of Ypres, 1915. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plu…
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Ep158: Laugh or Cry - You Can't Eat the Wireless
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In the latest instalment about their book, Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary discuss frivolity that resulted from difficulties of communications in the Great War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.ac…
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Ep157: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - All Over Bar the Shouting
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As the war draws to a close, the members of the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry were hopeful of making it home. But sadly, the killing and dying was not over. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast…
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Ep156: Fighter Ace Eddie Rickenbacker Part 2
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Pete and Gary continue the story of WWI American fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-off co…
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Ep155: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Advance into Germany
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Pete and Gary return to their story of a British WW2 Tank unit as the Allies advance into Germany. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show…
A special episode from Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith, hosts of our sister podcast, BattleWalks, to announce the launch of our Battle Tactics on the Western Front tour, an in-depth exploration of the battlefields of France and Belgium that takes you out into the fields and into the footsteps of the soldiers of the Great War! Visit www.battlefields.co…
In the first of two special episodes, Pete and Gary explore the exploits of American Great War fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker. This first episode looks at his background and his exploits flying over France in 1918. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive sp…
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Ep153: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Christmas in the Ardennes
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It's Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than to revisit our old chums the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. A wonderful seasonal epic that will bring tears to your eyes! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month:…
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SPECIAL: Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour
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Your chance to walk the battlefields with Pete Smith! In this special episode, Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith discuss their new tour, Battle Tactics on the Western Front, which walks in the footsteps of the Anzacs on some of the most important battlefields in France and Belgium. Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour: Departs Paris on October 11, 2…
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SPECIAL: Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour
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Your chance to walk the battlefields with Pete Smith! In this special episode, Mat and Pete discuss their new tour, Battle Tactics on the Western Front, which walks in the footsteps of the Anzacs on some of the most important battlefields in France and Belgium. Battle Tactics on the Western Front Tour: Departs Paris on October 11, 2023. Visit www.b…
When soldiers were in the front line the thought of being in the safety of the rear area filled them with joy. But once they got there they found that military discipline and the backbreaking toil of the work parties made it almost as hard to endure as the front line. The antidote? Humour of course! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: M…
On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Mat is joined by historian and author Richard B. Frank to look at new aspects of the attack that have only recently come to light. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4KzL8LwGGuE Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Richard B. Frank Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield …
In this week's episode we look at General Douglas Haig, commander of the BEF, during fighting in 1917. The French and Russians are in trouble - it's time for the British to step into the breach! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content …
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Ep150: Austro-Hungary and the Eastern Front, 1917
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It's our 150th episode, and to celebrate we are returning to one of our most popular topics - the Eastern Front with our chum Nicolai Eberholst. In this episode we explore the situation on the Front in 1917. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Guest: Nicolai Eberholst Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-f…
In the next instalment to celebrate the launch of their book, Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary explore the humour of soldiers when they are out of the front line. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.a…
