The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois and the First World War, a Discussion with Dr. Chad Williams
From Dr. Williams' website: When W. E. B. Du Bois, believing in the possibility of full citizenship and democratic change, encouraged African Americans to "close ranks" and support the Allied cause in...
4 Jun 202329min
The French Army in the First World War, a Discussion: Pt 3
Part 3 of the ongoing discussion looks at the French Army in 1914: its readiness for a potential conflict with Germany, its underlying preparation and strategy for war, and its performance in the batt...
14 Mai 20231h 31min
"The Darkest Year: The British Army on the Western Front 1917" - A Discussion
In this episode we discuss the book "The Darkest Year: The British Army on the Western Front 1917" by Helion & Co Ltd, the 4th in a series of books looking at the development of the BEF on the Western...
30 Apr 20231h 41min
Mount Kemmel - What It Means to Take a Trench
A firsthand look at what it meant to attack and take an enemy position during WW1. Many thanks to Alex Lyons for the inspiration for this episode. Thanks, man! Link to Henri Desagneaux's memoir: ...
16 Apr 202344min
The AEF 2nd Division in WW1: A Discussion with Steven Girard
Steven Girard, US Army veteran and veteran battlefield guide, comes back on the podcast to discuss the American Expeditionary Force's 2nd Division during the First World War. Note: The 2nd Division...
2 Apr 20231h 24min
Arras - The Raid at Blangy
The story behind a famous photograph from the First World War of the men of 10th (Service) Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in the Arras sector in 1917. Chris Baker's article: https://www...
25 Mar 202329min
The Great War Group with Alex Churchill & Beth Moore
This episode we are joined by the powerhouse team of Alex Churchill & Beth Moore to talk about the Great War Group that they created and run with their crack team. What a great conversation. Join t...
15 Mar 20231h 4min
Meuse-Argonne - The German Army in October 1918: A Discussion with Randy Gaulke
Randy Gaulke, WW1 historian and founder of Knee Deep in History Tours, returns to the podcast to talk about the state of the German Army in October 1918. Join Randy at Knee Deep Into History: https...
5 Mar 20231h 4min
