Ep154: Fighter Ace Eddie Rickenbacker
In the first of two special episodes, Pete and Gary explore the exploits of American Great War fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker. This first episode looks at his background and his exploits flying over F...
28 Dec 202245min
Ep153: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Christmas in the Ardennes
It's Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than to revisit our old chums the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. A wonderful seasonal epic that will bring tears to your eyes!Presenters: Peter Hart and G...
21 Dec 202233min
Ep152: Laugh or Cry - Out of the Line
When soldiers were in the front line the thought of being in the safety of the rear area filled them with joy. But once they got there they found that military discipline and the backbreaking toil of ...
14 Dec 202236min
Ep151: Haig's War, 1917
In this week's episode we look at General Douglas Haig, commander of the BEF, during fighting in 1917. The French and Russians are in trouble - it's time for the British to step into the breach!Presen...
7 Dec 20221h 2min
Ep150: Austro-Hungary and the Eastern Front, 1917
It's our 150th episode, and to celebrate we are returning to one of our most popular topics - the Eastern Front with our chum Nicolai Eberholst. In this episode we explore the situation on the Front i...
30 Nov 20221h 8min
Ep149: Laugh or Cry - Recreation
In the next instalment to celebrate the launch of their book, Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary explore the humour of soldiers when they are out of the front line.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublish...
23 Nov 202245min
Ep148: Laugh or Cry - Donkey's Bollocks!
The book is out! Peter and Gary's book, Laugh or Cry, is now available to buy! To celebrate the launch, this episode looks at the humour of the men directed towards their commanding officers.Presenter...
16 Nov 202242min
Ep147: Laugh or Cry - Gunners
The celebration of Pete and Gary's new book, Laugh or Cry, continues as the boys explore the humour of artillerymen.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess Stebnicki...
9 Nov 202230min
