A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever. This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, from the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas. It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.
A World War One history podcast
A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.
The Antrim and Down Western Front Assoc branch aims to further interest & understanding of the Great War with special focus on Co. Down, Co. Antrim and Belfast.
The Anzac involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign has had a lasting cultural impact in Australia. Why is it considered such sacred ground? These podcasts will draw together different perspectives on Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Great War.
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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War


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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War
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History of a small town in British Columbia during the Great War with letters from the men at the front and how they saw action in all the major Canadian engagements.
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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War


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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War
Michael Coker with LaRon Jones, Ethan Powels, and Professor Kevin Eagles
The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence provides an intimate window into the lives of two West Virginians separated by a conflict which forever altered the course of history. Zeke became ...
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From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles Riggle


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From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles Riggle
From Camp Lee to the Great War podcast Archiving Wheeling in partnership with the Ohio County Public Library and the Wheeling Academy of Law & Science
World War I soldiers from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott and Charles "Dutch" Riggle were drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia. Lester Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. Dutch Riggle was a PFC with the same unit. These are their letters home. "From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brought to you by http://archivingwheeling.o ...
Join Co-Hosts Luis Robles and Tony Andersen as they make there way through a tournament style podcast pitting Naruto characters against each other. There are five categories to this very biased show. Outfit, Story, Abilities, Battle, and Preference. Who will come out on top?
Welcome to the Nesting Zone: a surreal rim of jungle around Mt. Tahoma prowled by transdimensional reptiles. The Amanuensis catalogues his expedition up the volcano slope and records stories of explorers caught in the evolving dreamscape. Paleo-mythic lizard pyromancy. Blood whisper secrets. Carnivorous astronauts. Cursed poem hallucinations. Staying sane is not an option: a fiction podcast by Justin Hellstrom - rated M for mature.
From the creators of the acclaimed fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders comes a 12 part audio drama, The Great Wizarding War. The Great Wizarding War is a non-profit fan-based production. Harry Potter and The Wizarding World are properties of Universal, Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling.
The book follows Jeffery Farnol as he visits a number of key locations around Britain and on the continent, each demonstrating how members of English society have come together to work towards the goal of "defeating the hun". On a visit to a naval dockyard, he reports on how the ships are being constructed, takes us on a tour of a destroyer and introduces us to the crew. He also visits a machine gun factory, and discovers how the great guns are built. His tour continues onto the continent wh ...
He rose from the lowest ranks of the militia to become one of the most famous, and greatest, Canadian general in history. While some called him a butcher, others called him a hero. This is the story of Sir Arthur Currie. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twi…
About one-third of all Indigenous men aged 18 to 45 enlisted, or tried to enlist, in the Canadian Expeditionary Force to fight in the First World War. They fought bravely and became known throughout the front lines for their kills with rifles. Despite this, when they returned home they had their land taken away and given to other soldiers, and they…
This battle is not remembered well today due to its close proximity in time to the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Nonetheless, Canada still suffered over 1,200 deaths but achieved their objective and held the village of Arleux. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitt…
We are back for season 3! Kicking everything off is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Rather than rehash the battle itself, which has been done a thousand times, I am looking at the lives of 20 Vimy Ridge soldiers. I will explore their lives before, during and after the momentous battle. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: …
This will be the last part to the Ottoman series for 1915. The British drive the 6th Division deep into Iraq to a town called Kut al-AmaraAv Richard Cantu
On this episode I talk about the Ottoman attacks at the Caucasus, Sinai (Suez Canal), and Basra. Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
This is part 2 of the Ottomans. There's tension between the Committee of Union and Progress and the Arabs. The British are in full force to protect their oil assets and much more. Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War
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The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence …
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Over the Top: A Great War Podcast


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Episode 53: All Quiet on the Western Front Review
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On this episode I'll discuss All Quiet on the Western Front book, different movie versions and of course the main star, the new Netflix 2022 version Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
On this episode I'm going to dive into the Ottomans before The Great War kicked off. For a brief period of time there was hopes of stability and economic growth for the Empire. But the Entente and Central Powers had other plans for them.Av Richard Cantu
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Episode 51: Autumn 1915 Western Front, Louis Barthas
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This is episode 51 and will cover one soldiers experience from the 3rd Battle of Artois, September 25th - November 4th. This experience comes from French Corporal Louis Barthas' Notebook: Poilu Barthas kept a journal during the war documenting his experience. After the war ended he began writing a manuscript which was found by his grandson after Lo…
A post-Tsarist Russia wanted to make its mark...it ended poorly.Av Daniel Clark
This is part one of a two part series. On this episode I'm going back to the western front for the 1915 Fall offensive. I've already done an episode on the Battle of Loos (episode 31), this is going to focus on the buildup before the assault. Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
On this episode I'm going down the rabbit hole. I'm just coming off a long series and wanted to throw in an episode to break up the monotony of death and destruction. This was a fun episode I hope you enjoy it.Av Richard Cantu
The first stage of Haig's long awaited Flanders Offensive began on June 7th, 1917.Av Daniel Clark
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Episode 48: Part 11 The Gallipoli Series
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This is part 11 and the final episode to the Gallipoli series. I'll discuss the conditions the men endured leading up to the evacuation, the emotions that weighed on the soldiers, and the evacuation.Av Richard Cantu
I've launched a new podcast called Canada: A Yearly Journey, which will look at every year in Canada's history, beginning with 1867. The first episode dropped last week, with 1868 coming Thursday. Episodes release every Thursday. Find it on all your podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
For the season finale of season 2, I am relating letters sent by Canadian soldiers back home, which were printed in newspapers in 1915 and 1916. Season 3 will debut after season 3 of Pucks and Cups finishes. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter…
This battle, part of the larger Battle of the Somme, would see thousands of Canadian casualties as the troops attempted to take the important Regina Trench. It would also result in an amazing story of a Canadian soldier, the Victoria Cross and the 90 year search for his bagpipes. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: …
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Episode 47: The Gallipoli Series Part 10
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On this episode I talk about Kitchener and the politicians back in London hesitating to pull the trigger on a full scale evacuation fearing what impact it could have on the war in the East. Will they settle for a full evacuation of a partial? While the politicians decide the fate of the campaign, the soldiers are fighting to stay alive.…
Clandestine deals in international waters for submarines, ships that couldn't go into coastal waters, and millionaire yachts are all part of the story of the Royal Canadian Navy in the First World War. While the Royal Canadian Navy had a small impact on the First World War, it would go on to have a massive impact on the Second World War and beyond.…
Back from hiatus due to life events, I'm looking at the Soldiers of the Soil program. With farms in desperate need of workers, and crops needed for the war effort, the Soldiers of the Soil program was created. Over 22,000 teenage boys would sign up. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-…
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Episode 46: The Gallipoli Series Part 9
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This is part 9 of the Gallipoli series and I'll be discussing more August attacks at Suvla and Anzac. It's a desperate time for the British at Gallipoli, Mustafa's reserves seem never-ending as they gather what they can for further attacks.Av Richard Cantu
John J Pershing leads the first American troops to France in June 1917.Av Daniel Clark
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Interview 13: Milan Rastislav Štefánik with Michal Kšiňan
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Learn more about Štefánik in Dr. Kšiňan's book: Milan Rastislav Štefánik: The Slovak National Hero and Co-Founder of (routledge.com) Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
This is part 8 of the Gallipoli series and on this episode I'll talk about the physical and mental condition of the 10th & 11 Divisions, the leadership on the ground, the arrival of the 53rd and 54th, and more. Cheers!Av Richard Cantu
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Interview 12: The Evolution of the British Empire with Sam Hume
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In this interview I was joined by Sam Hume, host of the Pax Britannica podcast and PhD Student at the University of Aberdeen. We chatting about the changing face of the British Empire in the years after the First World War. Check out Sam's podcast at: Pax Britannica – A Podcast History of the British Empire Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advert…
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Interview 11: Gaming the Great War with Jos Hoebe
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In this interview I was joined by Jos Hoebe, the creative director of the WW1 Game Series, including its new entry Isonzo, coming out later this years. You can find more information about Isonzo, and all of The WW1 Game Series entries over at WW1 Game Series - WW1 Game Series Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second Wor…
This battle, fought in September 1916, would decimate several battalions as the Canadians fought to take a critical ridge with the British. As with many other battles for Canada, it came at a great cost. Thank you to Diane for sponsoring this episode with her donation. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.c…