Episode 8.12 The Battle of Rafah Bluegum Part 12
The little known Battle of Rafah was the last in the Sinai Desert Campaign. The Aussies, Kiwis, British and Indians including the Cameleers with their 'Bing Boys' gunners had to attack a fortified pos...
23 Jan 202328min
Episode 1.11 Keeping up with the Joneses
Finally for the 100th real episode the long promised interview with Len Jones' grandson Murray. We talk about Len, the family and the service of Len's son and grandson, Norman and Murray. 3 wars for t...
26 Dec 202242min
Episode 8.11 The Battle of Maghdaba Bluegum Part 11
I actually enjoyed editing this one which covers not only the Battle of Maghdaba, but also the Battle of Bir-el-Abd. Oliver has a gripe about a job he wants and the way the Middle East is covered in A...
24 Okt 202239min
Episode 0.6 Podcast Update 6
Just a brief update on what is in store for the podcast.
7 Okt 20223min
Episode 8.10 The Battle of Romani Bluegum Part 10
Here's Part 10 of the saga of Trooper Bluegum. One of the major battles in the Middle East during WW1 secured much of the Sinai in Allied Hands. This is Oliver's and a Boer War Veteran description of ...
2 Aug 202255min
Episode 6.9 Battle of Bullecourt Harry Murray VC Part 2
Part 2 covering the life of one of Australia's greatest soldiers. Harry Murray recalls the Battle of Bullecourt in great detail "Now, there were many furious arguments in billets and dugouts as to who...
29 Juni 20221h 30min
Episode 6.8 I wasnt mad Harry Murray VC Part 1
He was the most highly decorated Australian soldier of WW1. Brave dashing and highly resourceful, Harry Murray rose from the ranks to command a machine gun battalion. This is the first of a 2 part ser...
22 Maj 20221h 12min
Episode 8.9 Ugly smelly creatures Bluegum Part 9
In 1916 the Imperial Camel fought the Ottoman backed revolt by the Senussi in the Western Desert of Egypt. Oliver talks about training, patrols, deaths and near deaths from lack of water, including th...
24 Apr 202231min
