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In this special Veteran's Day 2023 episode I look at the efforts of the US WW1 Centennial Commission and work... more

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Over the next month 28 previously Patreon exclusive episode will be released on the feed. All thanks to the podcast's... more

Part 3 of a 3 part series from the History of the Second World War podcast.You can find information about... more

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The fighting on the Western Front ended over 101 years ago, why is the First World War so important?Do you... more

In her time of need the British Empire called upon her possessions around the world for assistance, and India answered. Do... more

China tries to contribute to the Allied war effort, and finds it surprisingly difficult to do so. Do you want... more

The war in East Africa comes to a close. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War... more

The war in East Africa heats up. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners,... more

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This week I travel to Kansas City, Missouri to speak with representatives of the National World War 1 Museum and... more

The listeners asked questions, I found answers. Do you want to chat with other History of the Great War listeners,... more

The Germans did not do a good job of keeping up with their reparation obligations, and so the French decided... more

After surviving possible revolution from the left, the Weimar government is thrown out of power from the right. Do you... more

In the aftermath of the war was left a German state struggling against revolution from all sides. Do you want to... more

The Irish-Civil War would come to an end in 1923, not with a bang but with a whimper. Do you want... more

After some early failures, the Republican Army would face some hard questions, with no good answers. Do you want to chat... more

The Anglo-Irish war would end with a treaty that had to be accepted in Dublin, but not everybody thought that... more

With the war over, the dreams of Irish Home Rule quickly turned into a violent nightmare Sources    1922: the Birth of Irish... more

The people of Iraq had risen against British rule, but could they actually succeed? Do you want to chat with other... more

The new British Mandate of Mesopotamia would rise in revolt in 1920, hoping to throw off their new British rulers.... more

Egypt and Iraq would both find themselves under the control of the British Empire after the war, neither of them... more

The Greeks would first land in Anatolia in Smyrna, and when they returned it would cause a disaster. Do you... more

While Mustafa Kemal solidifies his power in Ankara, the Greeks arrive. Do you want to chat with other History of... more

The Armistice of Mudros ended the war for the Ottoman Empire, but fighting in the remnants of the Empire was... more

During its fight for independence Lithuania would be trapped between its neighbors. Do you want to chat with other History of... more

With the retreat of the German army in November 1918, the Latvian began a fight for their future. Do you... more

In the years after 1918 Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia would fight for their independence.  Do you want to chat with other... more

With the battle lines drawn the Finnish Civil War heats up, and then swiftly ends.  Do you want to chat with... more

When the Tsar was removed from power nationalist movements all over the Empire were emboldened in their quest for independence,... more

The Polish and Soviet forces would find themselves largely back where they started the year, and it was time to... more

In August 1920 the Red Army would be very close to their goal of capturing Warsaw, then everything would fall... more

After the Polish attack the Red Army would prepare a counterstroke, one that would take them to the gates of... more

After a brief pause in the fighting, the Polish-Soviet War would reignite with a Polish invasion of Ukraine. Do you want... more

The fighting between Poland and the Red Army would begin in a tiny town in modern day Belarus. Do you want... more

The First World War was over, the Russian Civil War was ongoing, but the fighting in Eastern Europe was just... more

When the Communist leaders in Moscow defeated the Whites, they still have a plethora of other problems to work though.... more

In 1919 the White forces in Russia would reach their point of greatest strength, and then they would fall apart. Do... more

With the Russian Civil War heating up, one the strongest White armies would arise in Siberia, and it would march... more

After our discussions of the Communists in the previous episodes it is time to turn our eyes to the anti-Bolshevik... more

Before jumping into the first battles of the Civil War in Episode 203, we have to take some time to... more

After the signing of the armistice on the Western front, the fighting continued around the world. Nowhere was that fighting... more

One of my favorite authors would serve during the war, taking part in the Battle of the Somme. In this episode,... more

Part 3 of our examination of the role of cavalry during the war Do you want to chat with other History... more

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Of all of the military arms that took part in the war the cavalry is perhaps the most ridiculed, but... more

We come now to the end as we chronicle the last days before Germany signed their treaty. Do you want... more

The most discussed feature of the German treaty was the details of the expected reparations. Do you want to chat with... more

Many topics were discussed at the Paris Peace Conference, none were considered more important than what to do about Germany. Do... more

Alone of the countries that had entered the war against Germany, Russia was not invited to Paris. In this episode... more

Between Bolshevik Russia and a defeated Germany the Poles were trying to create a new country, and they it would... more

There were many countries trying to carve out their own place in post-war Eastern Europe. Do you want to chat with... more

The war had started with an ultimatum to Serbia, Serbia would also be there when it was over. Do you... more

Nobody knew what to do with Austria and Hungary, because they were Austria-Hungary, but then they weren't Do you want to... more

The Mandate of Palestine would be given to the British, and they had some big promises to keep. Do you want... more

In this second special episode we continue our look at the medical side of war with a special focus on neurosurgery. Do... more

In this special episode we discuss medical care during the war. Do you want to chat with other History of... more

While the delegates in Paris debated the future of the Ottoman Empire, in Anatolia they were taking matters into their... more

The Middle East would be broken up between the British and French, but they had some problems determining exactly how,... more

This episode functions as a kind of podcast update, where I talk about the last year of episodes and the... more

In our first episode about how the Middle East was handled at the Conference we need to talk about what... more

Both Japan and China would send representatives to the Paris Peace Conference. Their situations coming into the conference could not... more

One of the major topics for discussion at the Paris Peace Conference was the League of Nations. Do you want... more

The British would play a big role in the negotiations at Versailles, and they would be led by Lloyd George... more

After the fighting had stopped, it was time to decide what the peace would look like. For this task representatives... more

It is once again time to dig into the question pile to talk about a variety of topics. Land of... more

This 2017 Patreon episode covers Spain, a country that technically stayed out of the war, but which still felt its... more

This 2017 Patreon episode take a look at a near constant fact of life on the Western Front, Trench Raids.... more

The last few months of 1918 saw an influenza pandemic that circled the globe. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where... more

In 1918, as war raged in Europe a new, more deadly foe joined the battle. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar... more

After the signing of the armistice the German Army and Navy had to come to terms with what came next.... more

November 11th. The End. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special supporter only episodes. For a... more

Why did the leaders of Germany and Austria-Hungary need an armistice? What did they try to do to keep their... more

With the Germans reeling from repeated Allied offensives, the German army and society begins to fall apart. Support the podcast... more

In October 1918 the Allies would attack along the entire front, pushing the Germans to the brink. Support the podcast on... more

After a disastrous start in late September there was only one possible course of action for the Americans at the... more

Amidst our very large story, we zoom in to talk about the events of a single battalion that ends up... more

The Americans give it a go in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and they found out that actually this whole war thing... more

The French and British had already launched their attacks, and now it was time for the Americans to join it,... more

After August 8th the attacks at Amiens would continue, and after attacks would be launched all along the front. Support... more

On August 8th the Allied attack at Amiens would begin, it would not be a good day for the German... more

The German offensives are over, the Allied offensives are about to begin. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can... more

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In the summer of 1918 the German Army would try two more times to crack open the Western Front. Support... more

With so many French and British troops moved north to meet the previous German attacks, Ludendorff begins his next attack... more

The German focus shifts north, and Georgette is launched in Flanders. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access... more

Operation Michael was over, but what had it accomplished? Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to special... more

The German attack has been launched, and the first day was successful. What happens next? Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where... more

After months of preparation, on March 21st the German attack begins. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get... more

In the days leading up to the attack the German troops prepared for their great offensive. Support the podcast on... more

With the German Army gearing up for an attack, the British and French were still recovering from a disastrous 1917. Support... more

1918 would see the Germans launch the greatest series of offensives yet seen in the war, that story starts here.... more

While the war was coming to a climax on the Western Front, in the skies above pilots and machines were... more

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After three years of fighting on the Italian front, the war was over. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you... more

On the Italian Front both armies entered 1918 beat down from 3 years of war, but they both had enough... more

On the Italian front both sides stumbled into 1918. Support the podcast on http://patreon.com/historyofthegreatwar where you can get access to... more

The war came to an end in 1918, in this episode is a quick summary of what came next. Support... more

The war in the Middle East would come to an end, but not before a successful British attack at Gaza... more

The primary effort for the British in the Middle East in 1917 would be an attack out of Egypt and... more

The Ottoman military would be stretched in multiple directions, some of which were forced upon them, some they forced upon... more

The Arab Revolt began, and then fizzled very quickly. Lawrence of Arabia also makes an appearance. Support the podcast on... more

With the downfall of the Ottoman Empire seemingly imminent, the British would reach out to its subjects in hopes of... more

Nobody at the time knew that 1918 would be the last year of the war, but we do, so lets... more

As their major effort for 1917 the British would launch an offensive in Flanders, it would contain some of the... more

After the failures of the Nivelle offensive, the French army decided it had enough of useless failures. Learn more about your... more

The first days of attack had failed, and now Nivelle would have to answer for his promises of swift victory. Learn... more

In mid-April 1917, the attacks would begin, they would go okay, I guess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn... more

With the date for the attack set, the French goverment, and generals, start to have some concerns. Learn more about your... more

1917 would see another attempt by the French and British to win the war on the Western Front, it would... more

1917 would be a high point for the air war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your... more

1916 would see the RFC take on their greatest task yet, the Battle of the Somme Learn more about your ad... more

The start of 1916 brought with it the dawn of a new era of aerial combat. Learn more about your ad... more

In our last episode on America entering the war, we have a bit of a grab bag of topics. Learn more... more

Saying you are joining a war and fighting a war are very different, as the Americans would find out in... more

On April 6th, 1917 the United States would declare war, how did they get there? What happened next? Learn more about... more

1917 would see the entry of the last major belligerent in the war, the United States, and it would start... more

The U-Boats have been unleashed, it is time for the British and Americans to respond. Learn more about your ad choices.... more

In 1917 the Germans made the decision to launch another unrestricted U-Boat campaing, but why? Learn more about your ad choices.... more

A key inflection point for the war was the decision for a German unrestricted submarine campaign in 1917. Learn more about... more

With the Bolsheviks now in control it was time to get out of the war, and the cost would be... more

The second Russian Revolution of 1917 would come to pass in October, and behind it would be a group called... more

When your country is crumbling around you, the best course of action is to launch an attack, obviously. Learn more about... more

With the Tsar now gone, Russia continues its slide into the abyss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more... more

The February Revolution would bring the Tsarist government toppling down, but what would take it's place? Learn more about your ad... more

1917 would be a hard year for Russia as it experienced 2 revolutions, in this episode we discuss some of... more

Part 7 of our Italian front episodes sees the Caporetto attack come to is conclusion, and we bid farewell to... more

Part 6 of our Italian front episodes and the climax of the Italian front arrives as the Germans and Austrians... more

Part 5 of our Italian front episodes sees us finally arrive in 1917. It is time for the Italians do... more

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Part 4 of our Italian front episodes sees the final attack of 1916, the death of an Emperor, and a... more

Part 3 of our coverage of the Italian Front in 1916 we look at the 8th Battle of the Isonzo... more

Part 2 of our coverage of the Italian front in 1916 sees the Italians try two more offensives on the... more

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The Romanian Campaign started with a bang for the Romanians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your... more

In August 1916 Romania entered the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit... more

In our final episode about food (for now) we check in with what the men are eating at the front. Learn... more

We catch up with what was happening in Italy, before just discussing some random topics from the homefront. Learn more about... more

Austro-Hungarian and the Ottoman Empires would both have problems with food while all countries would try to keep their citizens... more

We talk about the struggles in Germany where food was hard to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn... more

While fighting was raging at the front, back at home it was no cakewalk, and there certainly was no cake. Learn... more

By the second half of 1916 for both the French and Germans it was time for a change at the... more

Special free Patreon episode on the neutrals of Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad... more

A catch up episode of some random topics that missed previous episodes. Lord Kitchener dies, Britain institutes the draft, and... more

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October and November would be the final months on the Somme and another force would join the fighting, weather. Learn more... more

September would be the month of the tank, the month of the last general offensives, and the most costly month... more

August and September were a depressing time for the British and French on the Somme as yet another effort would... more

To celebrate episode 100 I asked listeners for questions, and here is what they came up with. Learn more about your... more

The last two weeks of July were a fitting end to what had been a month of hell for all... more

The next big British effort would be on July 14th, it would actually sort of work. Learn more about your ad... more

The attack was not over, but on July 3rd the British entered a lull in the fighting, a lull resulting... more

The dreadful day of July 1st is over, so it is time to us to take a breath and look... more

At the far south of the British line the 13th Corps goes hand-in-hand with the French, and things actually go... more

It is the Third and the Fifteenth Corps time in our story as they move out toward the German postions,... more

The 8th and 10th Corps moved forward against the German lines on July 1st, the results were less than amazing. Learn... more

After months of planning, and a week of artillery fire, the day had come, and July the 1st dawned. Learn more... more

A critical piece of the preparations for the Somme was the artillery, this episode looks at it in detail. Learn more... more

In early 1916 the British and French were gearing up for their next great offensive astride the banks of a... more

In early 1916 the British and French were gearing up for their next great offensive astride the banks of a... more

All three armies take a breather in the East, as all prepare for what is to come. Learn more about your... more

All three armies take a breather in the East, as all prepare for what is to come. Learn more about your... more

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In the East, the great battle of 1916 is about to begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more... more

The Rising, that so quickly came to be, will now quickly come to an end. Learn more about your ad choices.... more

This episode we leave the battlefield and instead move to the streets of Dublin, which are about to erupt in... more

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This is the fifth and final episode on the battle of Jutland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more... more

Now it is time for the largest naval battle of the war, and I think the largest one in history... more

This week we pick up at that point with the battlecruisers of the two Admirals fully engaged with each other.... more