A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
…
continue reading
A World War One history podcast
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
1
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 ...
…
continue reading
1
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 ...
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
This podcast is focused on leaders of the American Civil War and their impact on the world during and after the war.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
On this episode I cover the Battle of Spicheren as the Franco Prussian War breaks out on August 6th 1870.Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
1
Revisited 3: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - The Long Shadow of Nelson
33:13
33:13
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
33:13
This is Part 3 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. Any naval expansion program would have to contend with the power of the Royal Navy, but inside of the behemoth of the seas there were challenges that would need to be addressed. Contact sales@…
…
continue reading
1
81: Maria Bochkareva and the Women's Battalion of Death
17:07
17:07
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
17:07
The life of Maria Bochkareva and the 1st Women's Battalion of Death.Av Daniel Clark
…
continue reading
1
Revisited 2: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Tirpitz's Plan
37:54
37:54
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
37:54
This is Part 2 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. With Tirpitz in control of the Imperial German Navy and it was time to put his plans into action. But to do so, he needed political and public support. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to adver…
…
continue reading
1
37: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 5 Shiloh (1)
29:15
29:15
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
29:15
In this episode, we begin the battle of Shiloh, which was a turning point in Grant's life and the lives of all Americans. Also, we begin a discussion of Grant's early life and experiences at the US Military Academy.Av Andy Jones
…
continue reading
1
Revisited 1: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race Part 1 - Tirpitz Comes to Power
36:40
36:40
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
36:40
This is Part 1 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. Great War Revisited will be a continuing series of brand new content for History of the Great War in which I go back to the First World War and pick out events and themes to revisit. This is t…
…
continue reading
1
Wheeling Memory Project: The Pythian Building
57:51
57:51
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
57:51
On January 4, 2023, staff of the Ohio County Public Library sat down with Daryl Clausell, Tressie Fitzhugh, Karla Wood, Ron Johnson, Kathy Fuller, Betty Gordon, and Delores Long to record this oral history for the Wheeling Memory Project.Av 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
…
continue reading
1
36: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 4 Fort Donelson (2)
27:17
27:17
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
27:17
We conclude the Fort Donelson battle in the episode, which represents the first major victory of the war for the Union army. Grant captured an entire Confederate army for the first time and came to be know as "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.Av Andy Jones
…
continue reading
To begin my Verdun series I'm first taking steps back in history to talk about what sparked the animosity between France and Prussia. This will begin with the Middle Ages discussing Charlemagne's rule over Europe to the cause of the France-Prussian (German) War. Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
1
35: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 3 Fort Donelson (1)
25:53
25:53
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
25:53
In this episode we discuss the fallout from Fort Henry and Begin the Fort Donelson Battle.Av Andy Jones
…
continue reading
This is an announcement of two upcoming changes to the podcast.Av Andy Jones
…
continue reading
On this episode I answer a few questions from listeners. Thank you for the continued support!Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
Rats have carried deadly diseases throughout history and became a big problem for the soldiers in the trenches during the Great War. On this episode I'll be talking about Rats!Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
1
34: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 2 Fort Henry
32:14
32:14
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
32:14
In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of Belmont and the first big battle of his career, Fort Henry. Before this, we cover Grant's relationship with his wife Julia as well as Henry Halleck. And we discuss a topic that plagued his time in the deep South, the illicit cotton trade and corruption in the war dept.…
…
continue reading
1
Veteran's Day 2023 & The U.S. World War 1 Centennial Commission
10:15
10:15
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
10:15
In this special Veteran's Day 2023 episode I look at the efforts of the US WW1 Centennial Commission and work to help continue the memory of the First World War. The United States World War One Centennial Commission: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ Doughboy Foundation: https://doughboy.org/ Medicine in World War 1: https://www.worldwar1centenn…
…
continue reading
This episode is a quick recap of 1915 for the Great War. Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
In this episode, we begin our exploration into U. S. Grant's life starting when he assumed command of the 21st Illinois Regiment in June 1861. We will cover his early camp life experiences, his command at Cairo IL, and the capture of Paducah KY. We end with his first battle in Belmont, MO against Leonidas Polk and Gideon Pillow.…
…
continue reading
Hi folks, This is a quick update on the podcast.Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
1
32: Stonewall Jackson - Part 10 Chancellorsville
31:18
31:18
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
31:18
In this final episode of the Stonewall Jackson series, we briefly cover the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg. Then we spend most of our time on Jackson's and Lee's masterpiece at Chancellorsville. Stonewall Jackson's career ended the same way it began: With a rebel yell and a complete rout of the enemy.…
…
continue reading
This is Part 3 of Africa and the Great War 1914-1915. On this episode I'll talk about the saga of the SMS Konigsberg Enjoy!Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
This is part 2 of Africa and the Great War. On this episode I talk about the British and the Union of South Africa invading the German Southwest territory known today as the nation of Namibia.Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
A Member of Parliament, Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe raised a battalion in his hometown and went overseas. He fought in some of the biggest battles of the war including Passchendaele, Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge. He returned home dealing with severe PTSD and ended his life in Montreal. He was mostly forgotten for a century until the 21st century when he was f…
…
continue reading
Fought by Newfoundland troops, it was a muddy mess but it resulted in a victory for the Allies, but at the cost of many lives. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok…
…
continue reading
With casualty numbers mounting and recruit numbers declining, the government of Sir Robert Borden began to implement conscription. To do so, his government weighted the 1917 election in their favour, and nearly broke Canada into two over the Conscription Issue. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Clic…
…
continue reading
On this episode I'll be covering Africa's role in the Great War at the Cameroons through 1915.Av Richard Cantu
…
continue reading
It was one of the most important battle victories for the Canadians during the First World War, but it is often lost in the shadow of Vimy Ridge. The battle saw thousands of casualties, but was the first time the Canadian Corps were led by a Canadian general. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click …
…
continue reading
1
31: Stonewall Jackson - Part 9 Second Manassas
27:35
27:35
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
27:35
This episode covers Jackson's taking of the Union supply depot at Manassas Junction and the Battle of Second Bull Run. Then we finish with the Battle of Chantilly. Some believe this was Jackson's masterpiece, others believe it was Chancellorsville. You be the judge.Av Andy Jones
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
1
30: Stonewall Jackson - Part 8 Seven Days
21:50
21:50
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
21:50
In this episode, we discuss Jackson's time at the WestPoint military academy. Then we resume where we left off after the valley campaign with Jackson joining Lee's forces to defend the confederate capital in the Seven Days Battles. After this, we find Jackson again being sent off to destroy Nathaniel Banks's federals at the Battle of Cedar Mountain…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
1
29: Stonewall Jackson - Part 7 Big Valley Finish
13:47
13:47
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
13:47
In this episode, we conclude Jackson's spectacular valley campaign. First, his army will somehow escape from the danger of a well-sprung trap set by President Lincoln, then he will proceed to defeat two much larger Union armies in detail. By the end of the campaign he is likely the most famous person in the world.…
…
continue reading