Best Tom Philpott Podcasts (2024)

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Ep337 – Orcadians in the Gordon Highlanders in WW1 – Tom Ordeman 27:18

9h ago27:18

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By Dr Tom Thorpe

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Who Owns Our Water? Who Is Getting to Sell It? Gambling in Water Futures Is Real. 42:22

13h ago42:22

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New legislation introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ro Khanna would put the kybosh on trading in water futures. Will it succeed? Mary Grant, Director of the Public Water for All initiative at Food and Water Watch joins to discuss this legislation, and other issues affecting our water supplies. Heritage Radio Network is a liste…

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Ep336 – French Generals of the Great War – Dr Jonathan Krause & Prof. William Philpott 47:38

12d ago47:38

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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jonathan Krause and Professor William Philpott illuminate the lives and leadership of the senior French generals who shaped the course of the First World War based on their recent book. Despite commanding the largest force on the Western Front and ultimately achieving victory, these generals remain largely obs…

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Everything You Need to Know about Horseshoe Crabs! 38:01

16d ago38:01

38:01

Will Harlan from the Center for Biological Diversity joins to talk about the keystone species horseshoe crabs, a population that is crashing, and for which the Center is seeking endangered species protection. Learn why we need to protect this harmless and ancient creature from human exploitation. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonpr…

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Ep335 – Colin Hutchinson and the RFA – David Keable-Elliot 1:05:28

29d ago1:05:28

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In this riveting episode, former GP and author Colin Hutchinson takes us on a compelling journey through the history of the Royal Field Artillery during World War I, as depicted in his book, "The Young Gunner." Drawing from the letters and journals of Second Lieutenant Colin Hutchinson, David’s relative, the narrative unfolds the gripping tales of …

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Antibiotic Resistance Continues Apace, H1N1 Jumps Species! WTH??? 39:39

1M ago39:39

39:39

Science writer Maryn McKenna, author of Superbug and Big Chicken, joins to discuss the feeble attempts to rein in antibiotic use in animal agriculture. As the World Health Organization and others blare out the warnings about a post antibiotic medical landscape, American livestock producers can't quite seem to fully wean their herds off prophylactic…

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Ep330 – The Armistice on the Western Front- Prof Stephen Badsey 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

In this captivating episode, Professor Stephen Badsey offers a detailed analysis of the Armistice on the Western Front in November 1918. Drawing from his extensive expertise, Professor Badsey delves into the fast-paced timeline of events that unfolded during late October and early November 1918, leading to the momentous ceasefire that marked the en…

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Cage Free Laying Goes Mainstream! Only 10% in 2014, Now Edging Over 40% 40:12

1M ago40:12

40:12

The Humane League, an advocacy organization seminal to both encouraging the egg industry to improve its conditions for laying hens, but also to hold restaurants accountable when they don't keep their promises to use only cage free eggs. Kelly Myers, Director of Corporate Engagement joins to discuss this sea change, and the new Humane League Eggspos…

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Just How Much Money Are We Actually Wasting in Our Efforts to Remediate Our Polluted Waterways Like the Gulf of Mexico or the Chesapeake? 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

According to journalist Keith Schneider whose prize winning series Toxic Terrain has explored many of the ills associated with our style of agriculture, "the voluntary conservation practices promoted by federal and state governments, and Big Ag, are the costliest and least effective pollution prevention strategy ever devised. In the Mississippi Bas…

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Just How Much DOES Industry Influence Science at the University Level? Turns Out, Quite a Bit. 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

Professors Viveca Morris and Jennifer Jacquet dug into how the livestock industry has co-opted certain university experts to minimize the impact of findings on climate change related to industrialized animal agriculture. Their findings have been published in a new paper detailing just how successful meat companies have been in skewing perceptions o…

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Lets Review the Farm Bill With Tom Philpott 43:41

3M ago43:41

43:41

Veteran agricultural journalist Tom Philpott joins to talk about what is and isn't in the newest iteration of the Farm Bill. Despite all the extra funds from the Investment Recovery Act, and all the information we now have about climate disruption, and other impacts on agriculture, we seem to be marching toward the same old same old... Heritage Rad…

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Who Is Minding Our Groundwater? 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

Professor Upmanu Lall, director of the Water Institute at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University gives us the details on how we map, model, and distribute our dwindling groundwater supplies. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a memb…

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Barons! You Thought the Age of the Robber Baron Was Over? Guess Again! 47:16

4M ago47:16

47:16

Author Austin Frerick joins the show to talk about his new book: Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food System. An awesome journey through the biggest monopolies in the food biz, from grains, to hogs, to coffee, to grocery chains... Meet the unknown players making bank on the food system. Photo Courtesy of Kris Graves. Heritage …

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Pushing Back on the Poultry Industry Is Not for the Faint of Heart. 44:46

5M ago44:46

44:46

For at least 20 years, the burgeoning poultry industry has been spreading the waste litter from their barns across one particular watershed in Oklahoma. Journalist Ben Felder dug into the origins of the lawsuit brought by a long gone state attorney general seeking to bring some accountability to the industry over damage to the local waterways. 20 y…

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Ep334 – The Office of Military Secretary – Prof John Bourne 41:56

5M ago41:56

41:56

Prof. John Bourne talks about the essential role, activities, and function of the Office of the Military Secretary during the Great War. John offers valuable insights into this often-overlooked aspect of wartime operations. Explore the inner workings of the military bureaucracy that played a crucial role in shaping the course of the Great War.…

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Farm Belt States Are Getting Serious About Agro-Chem and Cancer 43:50

5M ago43:50

43:50

Accross the farm belt, cancer cases are spiking, and states are getting serious about tracking and providing guidelines for exposure to agro-chem. Journalist Keith Schneider has been digging into this for months and reports. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member!…

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Ep333 – Ireland in Ypres, 1914 – 2014 – Dr Dominiek Dendooven 57:51

5M ago57:51

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Dr. Dominiek Dendooven delves into the history of Ireland's involvement and representation in Flanders during the Great War. Dominiek, an expert in this field, offers insights into the complex historical connections between Ireland and the Western Front. This discussion provides a factual and informative exploration of a lesser-known aspect of Worl…

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How the American Diet is Feeding The Groundwater Crisis, redux! 38:22

5M ago38:22

38:22

Straight outta the NY Times, a groundbreaking article by journalists Christopher Flavelle and Somini Sengupta shows the highway between mcNuggets and our diminishing supply of fresh clean water for human consumption. Flavelle joins the show to describe what he and his colleague uncovered as part of an ongoing and important series in the NYT. Herita…

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Ep332 – Midland Railway men of the GW – Quint Watt 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

Historian and researcher Quintin Watt takes us on a captivating journey into the forgotten stories of the Midland Railway's servicemen from the Black Country and South Staffordshire during the Great War. Quintin shares the inspiration behind his research and delves into surprising discoveries, shedding light on the integral role railwaymen played d…

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The EPA Finally Re-Considers Its Regulations on Effluent From Meat Processing. 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

John Rumpler, Clean Water DIrector and lead attorney for Environment America, joins to talk about the long overdue revision of regulations governing wastewater from slaughterhouses and meat processing plants. Decades overdue, public hearings on the subject are being held January 24th and 31st 2024. Learn more about how much toxic waste could be cap…

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Ep331 – God and the British Soldier – Prof Michael Snape 50:25

6M ago50:25

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Canon Professor Michael Snape, the Michael Ramsey Professor of Anglican Studies at Durham University, talks about religion, God and the British soldier in the Great War. Drawing from a treasure trove of newly unearthed materials from military, ecclesiastical, and civilian archives, Michael paints a vivid portrait of the experiences of Britain's cit…

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Ep329 – Mametz, 38th Division and the Great War – Prof Chris Williams 1:44:43

7M ago1:44:43

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On this episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast Prof. Chris Williams, a historian from University College Cork, talks about his research into the 38th Division and their pivotal role in the Battle of Mametz.By Dr Tom Thorpe

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Ep328 – Why the Allies won the Great War – Prof Mark Connelly 37:29

7M ago37:29

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On this week’s, Dispatches Podcast we delve into the intricacies of the Great War and explore the question on everyone's mind: "Why did the Allies emerge victorious?" In this thought-provoking lecture, historian Prof. Mark Connelly takes us on a journey through the annals of history, offering insights into the strategic, political, and human factor…

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Is One Man Going to Finally Going to Change the Way Iowa Deals With Its Waterways? 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

Chris Jones, author of The Swine Republic, featured here in June, is back to talk about the remarkable series of conversations he is now having around Iowa and his region about big ag and water pollution. We will also talk about heavily funded mitigation tools that are not mitigating, but are lining some peoples pockets with taxpayer money. Heritag…

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Ep327 – The Atlas of the Irish Revolution and Cork – Dr John Borgonovo 17:44

7M ago17:44

17:44

In the latest episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, Dr. John Borgonovo takes us on a captivating journey through the Irish Revolution with a particular focus on its impact in Cork. The discussion revolves around "The Atlas of the Irish Revolution," a landmark publication that offers a uniquely accessible perspective on this transformative…

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Bio-Digesters: The Race Is On! 39:13

7M ago39:13

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Big Ag and Big Oil are getting in bed together to promote the buildout of bio-digesters to manage animal waste. Is this a good thing, or a bad thing masquerading as a good thing? Reporter Keith Schneider gives some context on this long overdue attention to pollution from the animal agriculture segment. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported…

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Ep326 – The British West Indies Regt in the GW – Dr Dominiek Dendooven 26:12

7M ago26:12

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In this episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, Dr. Dominiek Dendooven talks about his recent book, 'The British West Indies Regiment: Race and Colour on the Western Front,' published by Pen & Sword. This military-political history intertwines a thought-provoking cultural and social theme that shapes the narrative: the intricate dynamics of…

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Ep325 – County Mayo, 1912-23 – Prof Joost Augusteijn 1:02:21

8M ago1:02:21

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Tune in to the latest Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, where we engage in a compelling conversation with Professor Joost Augusteijn about his in-depth study of County Mayo, 1912-23. Delving into a period of unprecedented turmoil, this examination offers a comprehensive look at all facets of life in County Mayo during the revolutionary era. Joost dr…

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The Ethanol Scam 40:39

8M ago40:39

40:39

Professor Sylvia Secchi from University of Iowa joins to talk about how ethanol is a giant giveaway to the ag industry, purporting to be a partial solution to fossil fuel impacts. Instead, the excessive cultivation of corn is having disastrous impacts on soil and water... and guess what? It's anything but fuel efficient. How did we get here??? Heri…

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Ep324 – Field Marshal the Earl of Cavan – Dr Michael Senior 23:47

8M ago23:47

23:47

Join us in the latest episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast as we delve into the life and career of Field Marshal Lord Cavan. In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Senior, author of the recently published book 'Field Marshal the Earl of Cavan: Soldier and Fox Hunter,' we explore the multifaceted character of a distinguished Br…

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Ep323 – Irish divisions at Langemark – Michael Nugent 37:17

8M ago37:17

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In this episode of the Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, Michael Nugent delves into his book 'A Bad Day, I Fear,' shedding light on a little-known chapter of World War I history. Join us as we explore the tragic Battle of Langemarck on August 16, 1917, where the 16th (Irish) Division and 36th (Ulster) Division, after their previous success at Messin…

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Cancer Road in Minnesota 41:03

8M ago41:03

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Journalist Keith Schneider examines a spate of cancer diagnoses in farm country in Minnesota. On one short stretch of a road in Berne Minnesota, shared by four farming families, 12 people developed cancer, and seven of them died. What linked these people in disease is the contamination of their drinking water with excess nitrates, the chemicals use…

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Ep322 – The 21st Division in the Great War – Dr Derek Clayton 32:06

8M ago32:06

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Author and historians Dr Derek Clayton talks about his book To Do the Work of Men : An Operational History of the 21st Division in the Great War. The 21st Division was formed in September 1914 as part of Kitchener's Third Army (K3), comprising units mostly from Yorkshire, Northumberland, Durham and Lincolnshire. It was destined to spend its entire …

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Ep321 – Field Marshal Lord Birdwood – Richard Farrimond 24:48

9M ago24:48

24:48

In this podcast interview, Richard Farrimond discusses their motivation for writing a comprehensive biography of Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, highlighting their personal connection to Clifton College and Birdwood's autobiography, Khaki and Gown, as initial inspirations. Richard also explains that their academic journey, including a history Masters …

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Ep320 – Did the 5th Army collapse in spring 1918 – Glyn Taylor 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

Doctoral candidate Glyn Taylor talks about his research into the response of the 5th British Army to the German Spring Offensive in 1918. Glyn is a former Army officer who has taken up an academic career following his retirement from the Services. He graduated with a MA in ‘The History of Britain and the First World War’ at the University of Wolver…

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Ep319 – Battle of the Sambre, 4 November 1918 – Dr Derek Clayton 31:47

9M ago31:47

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Author and historian Dr Derek Clayton talks about this book Decisive Victory: The Battle of the Sambre: 4 November 1918. This battle was a decisive British victory. The battle has, however, been largely neglected by historians: it was the last large-scale, set-piece battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front: the Armistic…

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Watering Down Organic Standards 35:23

9M ago35:23

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Organic food purchasers buy organic and pay the extra for a reason. New regulations being proposed by some members of congress would make it much easier for corporate food businesses to use that premium label to sell product that doesn't actually meet the real benchmarks of organic. Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, and others have…

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Ep318 – Hedworth Lambton and the GW – Peter Welsh 30:27

9M ago30:27

30:27

Historian and writer Peter Welsh talks about Sir Hedworth Meux (Lambton) during the Great War. Meux was a distinguished Royal Navy officer whose legacy is marked by a lifetime of service and leadership. Born as Hedworth Lambton, he embarked on a remarkable career that spanned from 1870 to 1916. Notably, Meux played a pivotal role in significant his…

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Farmland for Farmers, Not Farmland for Hedge Funds 32:58

9M ago32:58

32:58

The National Family Farm Coalition is advocating for the Farmland For Farmers Act introduced by Senator Cory Booker in July of this year. Agricultural land needs to stay accessible to actual farmers, rather than offer an opportunity to corporate entities to capitalize on high land prices, at the same time driving those prices into a stratosphere no…

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Ep317 – Gay soldiers, the law and the Great War – Dr Frances Hurd 45:55

10M ago45:55

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Author and historian Dr Frances Hurd talks about her research into gay officers, the law and their experiences in the British Army during the Great War. She discusses what happened to British officers arrested for homosexuality, their fate and the legacy of the treatment. Frances is based in Chichester, West Sussex, and has a PhD in history. For 19…

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Ep316 – AEF Communications during the Great War – Dr. Brian Hall 29:36

10M ago29:36

29:36

Academic Dr Brian Hall talks about his research into the development of communications in the American Expeditionary Force during the Great War. Brian is the Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Contemporary Military & International History, University of Salford.By Dr Tom Thorpe

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Electric Dog Collars on Cattle? This Rancher Has Ditched the Fence. 42:37

10M ago42:37

42:37

Western states are home to herds of grazing beasts, and to keep them in the right place, thousands of miles of fencing is required. Conservation Northwest Associate Director Jay Kehne advocates a different path: shock collars for cattle. The cattle stay put, but other wildlife (think deer, elk, and other ruminants) can run free instead of fouling t…

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Ep315 – Smuts, Botha and the Great War – Dr Anthony Garcia 38:20

10M ago38:20

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Dr Tony Garcia talks about the book he jointly authored with Ian van der Waag on the Great War roles of roles played by the South African prime minister, General Louis Botha, and his deputy, General Jan Smuts during the Great War. These were very different men and they appealed to different audiences. Botha’s nuance and emotional intelligence compl…

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Farm Bill 2023: Get the Skinny 46:58

10M ago46:58

46:58

Award winning journalist and author, and favorite guest, Tom Philpott returns to talk all things Farm Bill. What will change, what is new, and what is, sigh, same old, same old? Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support What Doesn't Kill You by becoming a member! What Doesn't Kill You is Powered by Simplecast…

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Ep314 – The German Army in 1917 – Dr Tony Cowan 46:05

10M ago46:05

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Author and academic Dr Tony Cowan talks about his recent book, Holding Out. This book examines German operational command during a critical phase of the First World War from November 1916 to the eve of the third battle of Ypres. The situation faced by the German army on the Western Front in 1917 was very different from the one anticipated in pre-wa…

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Ep313 – Anzac Labour – Dr Nathan Wise 34:51

11M ago34:51

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Historian and academic Dr Nathan Wise talks about his book Anazc Labour. This book explores the horror, frustration and exhaustion surrounding working life in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. Based on letters and diaries of Australian soldiers, it traces the history of work and workplace cultures through Australia, the shor…

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Ep312 – Barcombe in the Great War – Ian Hilder 19:01

11M ago19:01

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Author Ian Hilder about talks his recent book Great War Barcombe News from a Sussex Village 1914 -1919. This book was published by Country Books in 2018.By Dr Tom Thorpe

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Ep311 – The Third Earl of Durham in the GW – Peter Welsh 30:19

12M ago30:19

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TweetHistorian, teacher and author Peter Welsh talks about his research into the Third Earl of Durham during the Great War. John George Lambton, 3rd Earl of Durham (1855-1928), was the eldest twin son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham, and his wife Lady Beatrix Frances, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn. His grandfather was the s…

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Ep310 – International Jewish relief work in WW1 – Dr Jaclyn Granick 49:36

12M ago49:36

49:36

By Dr Tom Thorpe

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Ep309 – Russian military strategy in WW1 – Dr Sofya Anisimova 40:16

12M ago40:16

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TweetDr Sofya Anisimova talks about Russian military strategy during the Great War. She is a post doctoral researcher at University College Dublin in Ireland. Sofya examines the military strategy pursued by Russia. She talks about the state of Russian planning before 1914, how they perceived the nature of war and strategy during 1914 to 1917.Tweet…

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