A WW1 Battle on American Soil? A Discussion on the "Creek Draft Rebellion" of 1918
Listener discretion advised: This episode contains some language, as well as racial terms and themes that are considered offensive. These terms and themes are being used here in the context of the Fir...
4 Touko 202152min
The Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology (CEMA): The New Project by Andy Robertshaw and Ross Barnwell
Come join the conversation on the new Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology (CEMA) being developed by Mr. Andy Robertshaw and Mr. Ross Barnwell. This is a new project that promises to bring his...
14 Huhti 20211h 12min
A Review of Richard Merry's Book "The Great War in the Argonne Forest: French and American Battles, 1914–1918"
A short review of Richard Merry's new book, "The Great War in the Argonne Forest: French and American Battles, 1914–1918." Book link here: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Great-War-in-the-Arg...
19 Tammi 202113min
Champagne - Blanc Mont, Pt 4 (with thanks to Steven Girard)
The raw and untested AEF 36th Division relieves the bled-out AEF 2nd Division on Blanc Mont ridge. These Texas-Oklahoma Doughboys will continue to push past the bloody ridge to keep the pressure on th...
24 Joulu 202052min
Champagne - Blanc Mont, Pt 3 (featuring Steven Girard)
Having seized part of Blanc Mont and ground beyond, the Marines and Doughboys of the 2nd Division AEF sought to continue to push back the ruptured German lines. They faced days of unimaginable bloodle...
3 Joulu 202047min
Champagne - Blanc Mont, Pt 2 (featuring Steven Girard)
On October 3rd, 1918, the Doughboys and Marines of the 2nd Division, AEF, hurled themselves against a hitherto impregnable German fortress: Blanc Mont ridge, the key to German defenses in Champagne. ...
27 Loka 202037min
Champagne - Blanc Mont, Pt 1 (featuring Steven Girard)
In September 1918, the French 4th Army requested American assistance with clearing the Champagne battlefield of German forces. The American Expeditionary Force would provide two divisions, the veteran...
29 Syys 202041min
WW1 History, Battlefield Tours, and Blanc Mont Ridge: A Conversation with Steven Girard
In this episode we have a great and in-depth talk with Steven Girard, a veteran, an archivist/historian of the 4th (Marine) Brigade 2nd Division AEF, and a WW1 battlefield tour guide. Steve gives u...
2 Syys 20201h 39min
