The Battle of the Bees: WWI's Disaster at Tanga
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! This week, we are diving deep into military history to explore one of the most astonishing and disastrous engagements of the World War I East African campaig...
10 Mar 23min
The Story Behind "In Flanders Fields": John McCrae, WWI Poetry, and the Origin of the Remembrance Poppy
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the poignant history behind "In Flanders Fields," one of the most famous and widely quoted poems of the First World War. Written by Canadian physician, soldier, a...
10 Mar 18min
The Man Behind the Poppies: John McCrae & "In Flanders Fields"
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, the Canadian poet, physician, and soldier who penned the famous World War I memorial poem, "In Flanders Fields". Join ...
10 Mar 19min
Sir Elton John: The Rocket Man’s Journey, Hits, and Legacy
Welcome to this episode of pplpod, where we dive deep into the extraordinary life and career of Sir Elton John, one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, we trac...
10 Mar 46min
The Royal Flying Corps: WWI Aviation & The Birth of the RAF
In this episode of pplpod, we take to the skies to explore the thrilling and perilous history of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), the pioneering air arm of the British Army before and during the First Wo...
10 Mar 48min
The Devil Dogs of WWI: The Battle of Belleau Wood
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the gritty history of the Battle of Belleau Wood, a major World War I clash that took place in June 1918 during the German spring offensive. As German forces ra...
10 Mar 19min
Exploring 'All Quiet on the Western Front' – Erich Maria Remarque's WWI Anti-War Classic
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into Erich Maria Remarque’s groundbreaking 1929 novel, All Quiet on the Western Front (Im Westen nichts Neues). Join us as we explore the harrowing journey of P...
10 Mar 35min
The First Battle of Gaza: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory in WWI
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the dense fog and chaotic sands of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign to explore the First Battle of Gaza, fought on March 26, 1917. Join us as we unpack how the ...
10 Mar 43min
