Trench Talk with Simon Batten - "Futile Exercise?" Britain's preparations for war

Trench Talk with Simon Batten - "Futile Exercise?" Britain's preparations for war

Send us Fan Mail In this latest of our series of Trench Talk, it's a pleasure to be joined by author and historian Simon Batten. Simon is the author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning book "Futile Exercise?" which examined the British Army's preparation for WW1 in the form of the massive all arms exercises that took place in the run-up to WW1. The scale of these maneuvers was incredible, and some of the Generals who went on to become well-known during the Great War cut their tee...

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Not a bit of cover to be seen - the Battle of Aubers

Not a bit of cover to be seen - the Battle of Aubers

Send us Fan Mail In our latest podcast, we present an overview of the Battle of Aubers, which was delivered to the Great War Group earlier in March. What was supposed to be a gentle stroll across th...

23 Maalis 56min

The Balloonatics

The Balloonatics

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest podcast! In today's episode, we look at the work and perils of the Balloon Corps. Vital for observation and artillery support, balloon work was one of the most ...

1 Maalis 54min

What really happened? Episode 1: The Unknown Warrior

What really happened? Episode 1: The Unknown Warrior

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest podcast! In the first of a new themed series, we take a deep dive into some of the great questions of the First World War. Each episode is carefully researched, ...

15 Helmi 55min

The Black Stork of Flanders

The Black Stork of Flanders

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode! Today we walk the battlefield from Ypres to Poelkappelle and discover the personal stories of some of the men who lie in the cemeteries in this part of ...

25 Tammi 54min

The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! By July 1918, the German offensive was running out of steam; heavy losses, combined with overstretched supply lines, put the Germans in a perilous position. The Germa...

11 Tammi 1h

Questions and answers - episode 2

Questions and answers - episode 2

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the final podcast of 2025! In our second question-and-answer episode, we answer some listeners' questions, covering topics including Home Front recruitment, the evolution o...

28 Joulu 20251h 3min

A walk near Ypres - Polygon Wood to Hill 60

A walk near Ypres - Polygon Wood to Hill 60

Send us Fan Mail In our latest podcast, we meander across the battlefield to the east of Ypres, starting at Polygon Wood and heading south to Hill 60. We look at the cemeteries and memorials and find...

14 Joulu 202558min

The Battle of the Bees

The Battle of the Bees

Send us Fan Mail In November 1914, the British attempted to capture the strategically vital port of Tanga in German East Africa. Poor planning, an indecisive commander, poorly trained troops and the ...

23 Marras 202556min

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