We seem to have destroyed the village.....Achicourt 1917
Send us Fan Mail On the afternoon of the 8th April 1917, a German plane flew over the small village of Achicourt near Arras, where preparations were underway for an attack to be made by the 56th Divis...
14 Apr 55min
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 Mars 56min
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 Mars 54min
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 Feb 55min
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 Jan 54min
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 Jan 1h
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 Dec 20251h 3min
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 Dec 202558min
