Ep244: London's Secret War History

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Mat is joined again by legendary London battle guide, Steve Hunnisett, to explore more sites that tell the story of London's wartime past.

Sites visited:

- Salvation Army HQ, where an amateur photographer captured iconic images of London in flames during the Blitz

- The Royal Exchange, where a direct bomb hit created 'the largest crater in England'

- Two extraordinary war memorials - one from the Napoleonic Wars and one from the First World War - that tell the stories of Londoners who volunteered to fight

- An unassuming jewellery shop, where a hero lost his life trying to foil a robbery in the dark days of WW2

- The Merchant Navy Memorial, that remembers more than 35,000 sailors lost during both world wars, and tells the story of some of the most remarkable ships to ever take to sea.

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZmtMluJtB74?si=3tH0bepMXPvGwSO1

To book a tour of London's wartime sites with Steve, visit https://www.blitzwalkers.co.uk/

Presenter: Mat McLachlan

Guest: Steve Hunnisett

Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.

Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

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Ep244: London's Secret War History

Living History with Mat McLachlan

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Mat is joined again by legendary London battle guide, Steve Hunnisett, to explore more sites that tell the story of London's wartime past.

Sites visited:

- Salvation Army HQ, where an amateur photographer captured iconic images of London in flames during the Blitz

- The Royal Exchange, where a direct bomb hit created 'the largest crater in England'

- Two extraordinary war memorials - one from the Napoleonic Wars and one from the First World War - that tell the stories of Londoners who volunteered to fight

- An unassuming jewellery shop, where a hero lost his life trying to foil a robbery in the dark days of WW2

- The Merchant Navy Memorial, that remembers more than 35,000 sailors lost during both world wars, and tells the story of some of the most remarkable ships to ever take to sea.

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZmtMluJtB74?si=3tH0bepMXPvGwSO1

To book a tour of London's wartime sites with Steve, visit https://www.blitzwalkers.co.uk/

Presenter: Mat McLachlan

Guest: Steve Hunnisett

Producer: Jess Stebnicki

Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information.

Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan

For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep245: V-E Day 80th Anniversary 43:51

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Ep244: London's Secret War History 23:53

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Mat is joined again by legendary London battle guide, Steve Hunnisett, to explore more sites that tell the story of London's wartime past. Sites visited: - Salvation Army HQ, where an amateur photographer captured iconic images of London in flames during the Blitz - The Royal Exchange, where a direct bomb hit created 'the largest crater in England' - Two extraordinary war memorials - one from the Napoleonic Wars and one from the First World War - that tell the stories of Londoners who volunteered to fight - An unassuming jewellery shop, where a hero lost his life trying to foil a robbery in the dark days of WW2 - The Merchant Navy Memorial, that remembers more than 35,000 sailors lost during both world wars, and tells the story of some of the most remarkable ships to ever take to sea. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZmtMluJtB74?si=3tH0bepMXPvGwSO1 To book a tour of London's wartime sites with Steve, visit https://www.blitzwalkers.co.uk/ Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Steve Hunnisett Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan For more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep243: Australians in Burma, 1942-45 45:38

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Ep242: Walking Fromelles with Lambis Englezos 22:58

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Ep241: Q&A5 - Your Questions Answered! 28:19

13 weeks ago28:19

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Ep240: Iwo Jima with John McManus 51:20

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Ep239: Somme Winter, 1916/17 32:35

18 weeks ago32:35

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Ep238: Ypres Salient - Talbot House 38:09

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Ep237: HMAS Sydney, Victory at Kokoda and the Australians at Bougainville 1:00:44

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Ep236: Q&A4 - Your Questions Answered! 26:34

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Ep235: The History of Australian Military History 36:13

28 weeks ago36:13

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Our guest this week is noted Australian historian Peter Stanley, formerly with the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum and the University of NSW. Peter's new book, Beyond the Broken Years , explores more than a century of military history publishing, via a thousand books. Topics discussed include the history of military history writing, the role of military history in telling the broader story of Australian history, the significance of 'storians' vs historians and the future of military history study. Peter also offers his shortlist of the best military history books to read. Beyond the Broken Years is available in bookshops now. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Peter Stanley Producer: Jess Stebnicki Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out everything Mat is doing with books, tours and media at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep234: Your Questions Answered! Q&A with Mat 3 19:36

28 weeks ago19:36

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Ep233: What Does Remembrance Day Mean in 2024? 40:38

29 weeks ago40:38

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Ep232: Your Questions Answered! Q&A with Mat 2 21:09

30 weeks ago21:09

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Ep231: Your Questions Answered! Q&A with Mat 1 19:08

31 weeks ago19:08

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Ep230: Western Front Revisited 39:48

32 weeks ago39:48

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Ep229: War Photographer Damien Parer 41:47

36 weeks ago41:47

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Ep228: Australian War Memorial - Behind the Scenes 1:07:24

37 weeks ago1:07:24

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Mat visits the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the artefacts and large items that are rarely on public display. During this special visit he is guided by Head of Military History Dr Karl James, and speaks to historian Dr Lachlan Grant about the new Australians in Bomber Command exhibition. Topics discussed: 'G for George', the AWM's famous Lancaster bomber; the German ME262 German aircraft; a Chinook helicopter that carried Australian troops into combat in Afghanistan; a smashed engine from a Hawker Hurricane that tells the story of an Australian airman who died over Europe; a caravan that was home to a famous WW2 general; a Japanese midget submarine that raided Sydney Harbour; a German V2 rocket on its original carrier; and a special preview of the future Australians in Bomber Command exhibition, which utilises aircraft, objects and technology to tell the story of the air war in WW2. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guests: Karl James and Lachlan Grant Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Walking Ypres with guidl 8:28

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Ep227: How to Visit the Somme 39:51

38 weeks ago39:51

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The Somme region in northern France was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting of the First World War. Today, it is one of the most important and evocative battlefields for Australian visitors. In this special episode, Mat explores the Somme region and tells you where to go, where to stay and what you will see when you are there. Watch the video version of this podcast! https://youtu.be/vo1LDZI5UZg?si=ru4wT_lpT1JJkkOk Presenter: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep226: Walking Long Tan with Dave Sabben 25:58

40 weeks ago25:58

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Live from Vietnam! In this very special episode of the podcast, Mat is joined by veteran of the Battle of Long Tan, Dave Sabben, MG. Mat and Dave have just walked the entire Long Tan battlefield on the 58th anniversary of the battle, and share their thoughts about this very special experience. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Dave Sabben, MG Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep225: Sinking the Tirpitz 38:00

40 weeks ago38:00

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During the Second World War, the Allies were desperate to sink the two biggest battleships in the German fleet, Bismarck and her sister ship Tirpitz. Bismarck went to the bottom in 1941 but in 1944 Tirpitz was still threatening Allied shipping. In a series of daring raids over the icy waters of Norway, Royal Air Force bombers eventually sank the mighty warship. And Australian crews played there part. In his new book, Buckham's Bombers , Mark Baker tells the story of Australian captain Bruce Buckham and his fearless Lancaster crew, who not only participated in the mission that sank Tirpitz , but also in dozens of other daring raids across Europe. Buckham's Bombers: The Australian Airmen who Hunted Hitler's Deadliest Battleship is available now in bookshops Australia-wide. Presenter: Mat McLachlan Guest: Mark Baker Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep224: 1918 - On to Victory (Part 4) 59:14

41 weeks ago59:14

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The First World War is drawing to a close, as the unstoppable forces of France, Britain and America grind the German army into the ground. But some of the toughest fighting of the war is still to come before an Armistice is finally signed. How did the men keep going through this terrible ordeal, knowing that the war could end any day, and yet death still lurked on every corner of the battlefield? In the fourth and final episode of our special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the final days that led to victory. Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Walking Gallipoli with Peter Hart 33:04

41 weeks ago33:04

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Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart are going to Gallipoli! In this special episode of the podcast, the two historians and chums discuss their upcoming tour in May 2025, which will discover the battlefields of Gallipoli by walking in the footsteps of the men who were there! The 10-day tour begins in Istanbul on May 21, 2025, and we'd love you to join us! There are limited places still available! Click here for full details: https://battlefields.com.au/gallipoli-signature-tour-with-mat-mclachlan-2025/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep223: Krithia - Gallipoli's Forgotten Anzac Battle 49:16

42 weeks ago49:16

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The Battle of Krithia was one of the bloodiest ordeals at Gallipoli, and cost the Australians and New Zealanders nearly 2500 casualties. But for some reason the battle has slipped through the cracks of history, and barely rates a mention in the Anzac story of Gallipoli. Mat McLachlan's new book, Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli , redresses that oversight, as he tells the story of the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzacs on the plains of Cape Helles in May 1915. In this unusual episode of the podcast, Mat is the interviewee, with special guest host and veteran journalist Ray Martin asking the questions that reveal the true horror and bravery of the Battle of Krithia. Krithia: The Forgotten Anzac Battle of Gallipoli is now available in bookshops throughout Australia and New Zealand. International listeners can order from online retailers or download the audio or e-book on Audible, Apple Books and Google Books. Australian listeners can order an autographed copy by clicking here: https://livinghistorytv.com/book/krithia-the-forgotten-anzac-battle-of-gallipoli/ Host: Ray Martin Guest: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep222: 1918 - Monash and the Australians (Part 3) 1:20:15

43 weeks ago1:20:15

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In three years of combat the Australian Imperial Force evolved from a keen but inexperienced group of new recruits who landed at Gallipoli, to one of the elite assault forces on the Western Front. No discussion of the closing days of WWI would be complete without exploring the key role played by Australian troops, and their enigmatic leader, Lieutenant General Sir John Monash. Was Australian success the result of skill, luck, good management or a combination of all three? In the thirs episode of our special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of John Monash and his Australian Corps. Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BONUS: Olympian and Soldier, Cecil Healy 31:24

44 weeks ago31:24

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In this bonus episode, which originally aired on our sister podcast, BattleWalks , Mat is joined by historian Pete Smith to tell the story of Australian Olympic gold medallist and WWI officer, Cecil Healy. Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Pete Smith Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep221: 1918 - Four Battles in Four Days (Part 2) 1:12:50

44 weeks ago1:12:50

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After the successes of August 1918, the Allies are smelling blood and, in one of the most overwhelming series of attacks launched during the entire First World War, they deal the Germans a savage blow. The French and British, supported by Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders and Americans, launch four huge attacks in four consecutive days in September, smashing the Germans in multiple parts of their line. Can the Germans withstand such pressure or is the writing on the wall? In the second episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of four battles in four days. Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep220: 1918 - The Final Days of WWI (Part 1) 1:26:46

45 weeks ago1:26:46

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The Germans have battered themselves to the point of exhaustion in their Spring Offensives of March and April, 1918. Now it's time for the Allies to strike back! Beginning with French actions on the Marne, the great Allied offensive that would eventually lead to the total defeat of the German Army begins. And the attack is soon taken up by the British, Australians and Canadians, culminating in the unprecedented successes of August 8. In the first episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Mat is joined by historian Peter Hart to tell the story of the Black Day of the German Army. Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart Producer: Jess Stebnicki Subscribe via Patreon to receive exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening and special online events with Mat McLachlan! https://www.patreon.com/MMHistory Join one of our battlefield tours and walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs! Visit https://battlefields.com.au/ for more information. Find out more about the podcast and everything Mat is doing at https://linktr.ee/matmclachlan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep219: WW2 Secret Agents with Clare Mulley 39:56

46 weeks ago39:56