A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
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A World War One history podcast
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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
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 ...
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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.
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This podcast is focused on leaders of the American Civil War and their impact on the world during and after the war.
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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.
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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 ...
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Episode 66: Verdun Series Part 4
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This is part 4 of my Verdun series and on this episode I'll be fining off the Franco Prussian war with the Treaty of 1871.Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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Revisited 6: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Escalation
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After the introduction of the Dreadnought, the Naval Arms race would truly begin. 10 Years of Podcasting Update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-years-of-107050529 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.…
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83: The Battle for Flanders Part 2 of 4
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The Battle of Third Ypres got underway...but then it rained.Kirjoittanut Daniel Clark
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83: The Battle for Flanders Part 1 of 4
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After a year of waiting, Haig finally gets his Flanders campaign.Kirjoittanut Daniel Clark
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Revisited 5: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Dread Nought
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Episode 5 of the series looks at the introduction of the HMS Dreadnought, why it was so special, and what the German reaction was to this new type of ship. 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 me…
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Episode 65: Verdun Series Part 3
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This is going to be part 3 of the Verdun series still covering the Franco Prussian War.Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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Kerensky's government survives a 'scare', leaving it ripe for the picking. Kornilov arrives at the Moscow Conference, 1917Kirjoittanut Daniel Clark
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Revisited 4: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Fisher's Reforms
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This is Part 4 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. It was a time for change, and the agent of that change was Sir John "Jackie" Fisher. His views on the future of naval warfare would result in drastic reforms for the Royal Navy and for its fut…
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Episode 64: Verdun Series Part 2
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On this episode I cover the Battle of Spicheren as the Franco Prussian War breaks out on August 6th 1870.Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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Revisited 3: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - The Long Shadow of Nelson
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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@…
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81: Maria Bochkareva and the Women's Battalion of Death
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The life of Maria Bochkareva and the 1st Women's Battalion of Death.Kirjoittanut Daniel Clark
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Revisited 2: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Tirpitz's Plan
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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…
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37: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 5 Shiloh (1)
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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.Kirjoittanut Andy Jones
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Revisited 1: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race Part 1 - Tirpitz Comes to Power
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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…
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Wheeling Memory Project: The Pythian Building
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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.Kirjoittanut 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
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36: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 4 Fort Donelson (2)
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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.Kirjoittanut Andy Jones
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Episode 63: Verdun Series Part 1
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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!Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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35: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 3 Fort Donelson (1)
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In this episode we discuss the fallout from Fort Henry and Begin the Fort Donelson Battle.Kirjoittanut Andy Jones
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This is an announcement of two upcoming changes to the podcast.Kirjoittanut Andy Jones
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On this episode I answer a few questions from listeners. Thank you for the continued support!Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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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!Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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34: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 2 Fort Henry
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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.…
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Veteran's Day 2023 & The U.S. World War 1 Centennial Commission
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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 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…
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This episode is a quick recap of 1915 for the Great War. Enjoy!Kirjoittanut Richard Cantu
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33: Ulysses S. Grant - Part 1 Belmont
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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.…
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