A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
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A World War One history podcast
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History of the Great War is a weekly podcast that will cover the First World War that occurred from 1914 and 1918. Every week we will be discussing the events that occurred exactly 100 years ago. We will journey from the borders of France in the blistering heat of 1914, to the shores of Gallipoli, to the banks of Somme, to the final knockout attempt by the German army in the spring of 1918.
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A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever. This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, from the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas. It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.
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The Antrim and Down Western Front Assoc branch aims to further interest & understanding of the Great War with special focus on Co. Down, Co. Antrim and Belfast.
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The Anzac involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign has had a lasting cultural impact in Australia. Why is it considered such sacred ground? These podcasts will draw together different perspectives on Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Great War.
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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War


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Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War
Andy English
History of a small town in British Columbia during the Great War with letters from the men at the front and how they saw action in all the major Canadian engagements.
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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War


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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War
Michael Coker with LaRon Jones, Ethan Powels, and Professor Kevin Eagles
The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence provides an intimate window into the lives of two West Virginians separated by a conflict which forever altered the course of history. Zeke became ...
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From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles Riggle


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From Camp Lee to the Great War: The Letters of Lester Scott & Charles Riggle
From Camp Lee to the Great War podcast Archiving Wheeling in partnership with the Ohio County Public Library and the Wheeling Academy of Law & Science
World War I soldiers from Wheeling, West Virginia, Lester Scott and Charles "Dutch" Riggle were drafted in 1917 and trained at Camp Lee, Virginia. Lester Scott served as a Wagoner (mule team driver) in the 314th Field Artillery Supply Company, Battery “A,” 80th (Blue Ridge) Division in France. Dutch Riggle was a PFC with the same unit. These are their letters home. "From Camp Lee to the Great War: The letters of Lester Scott and Charles Riggle" is brought to you by http://archivingwheeling.o ...
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865
Lonnie Michael Fulbright
The Search continues.
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Welcome to the Nesting Zone: a surreal rim of jungle around Mt. Tahoma prowled by transdimensional reptiles. The Amanuensis catalogues his expedition up the volcano slope and records stories of explorers caught in the evolving dreamscape. Paleo-mythic lizard pyromancy. Blood whisper secrets. Carnivorous astronauts. Cursed poem hallucinations. Staying sane is not an option: a fiction podcast by Justin Hellstrom - rated M for mature.
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From the creators of the acclaimed fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders comes a 12 part audio drama, The Great Wizarding War. The Great Wizarding War is a non-profit fan-based production. Harry Potter and The Wizarding World are properties of Universal, Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling.
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The book follows Jeffery Farnol as he visits a number of key locations around Britain and on the continent, each demonstrating how members of English society have come together to work towards the goal of "defeating the hun". On a visit to a naval dockyard, he reports on how the ships are being constructed, takes us on a tour of a destroyer and introduces us to the crew. He also visits a machine gun factory, and discovers how the great guns are built. His tour continues onto the continent wh ...
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 48: War Of Northern Aggression: Gen Lee sends Stonewall Jackson on a Valley Campaign.
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The war between the North and South is nowhere near an end.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 47: War Of Northern Aggression: Lee Takes the War North Pt #1
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Gen Lee is now on the offensive.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 46: War Of Northern Aggression: Flight to the James Pt #4
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The Fight Continues
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 45: War Of Northern Aggression: Flight to the James Pt #3
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They still fight
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 44: War Of Northern Aggression: Flight to the James Pt#2
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Gen McClellan is still in pursuit.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 43: The Great American Civil War: Flight to the James Pt #1
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Gen McClellan still chasing Gen Lee and dealing with J.E.B. Stuart.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 42: War Of Northern Aggression: From Mechanicsville to Gain's Mill PT 4
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The war progresses.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 39: The Great American Civil War: Mechanicsville to Gain's Mill PT 3
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North & South
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 5: American Civil War "Bull Run"
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North and South meet in the first major action of the war.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 4: The American Civil War: "Politics is all the same, It's just politics."
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Even in the Civil War.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 37: War Of Northern Aggression: From Mechanicsville to Gain's Mill PT 2.
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The war progesses.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 36: War Of Northern Aggression: From Mechanicsville to Gain's Mill PT 1.
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Few cheers greeted the selection of Robert E. Lee to command the confederate Army defending Richmond.
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"The Great American Civil War." 1861-1865


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Episode 35: War Of Northern Aggression: The Peninsular Campaign Pt #4
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Gen G.B. McClellan is still showing that he is an incompetent leader.
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This is Part 3 of Africa and the Great War 1914-1915. On this episode I'll talk about the saga of the SMS Konigsberg Enjoy!Oleh Richard Cantu
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This is part 2 of Africa and the Great War. On this episode I talk about the British and the Union of South Africa invading the German Southwest territory known today as the nation of Namibia.Oleh Richard Cantu
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A Member of Parliament, Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe raised a battalion in his hometown and went overseas. He fought in some of the biggest battles of the war including Passchendaele, Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge. He returned home dealing with severe PTSD and ended his life in Montreal. He was mostly forgotten for a century until the 21st century when he was f…
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Fought by Newfoundland troops, it was a muddy mess but it resulted in a victory for the Allies, but at the cost of many lives. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok…
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With casualty numbers mounting and recruit numbers declining, the government of Sir Robert Borden began to implement conscription. To do so, his government weighted the 1917 election in their favour, and nearly broke Canada into two over the Conscription Issue. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Clic…
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On this episode I'll be covering Africa's role in the Great War at the Cameroons through 1915.Oleh Richard Cantu
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It was one of the most important battle victories for the Canadians during the First World War, but it is often lost in the shadow of Vimy Ridge. The battle saw thousands of casualties, but was the first time the Canadian Corps were led by a Canadian general. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click …
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He rose from the lowest ranks of the militia to become one of the most famous, and greatest, Canadian general in history. While some called him a butcher, others called him a hero. This is the story of Sir Arthur Currie. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twi…
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About one-third of all Indigenous men aged 18 to 45 enlisted, or tried to enlist, in the Canadian Expeditionary Force to fight in the First World War. They fought bravely and became known throughout the front lines for their kills with rifles. Despite this, when they returned home they had their land taken away and given to other soldiers, and they…
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This battle is not remembered well today due to its close proximity in time to the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Nonetheless, Canada still suffered over 1,200 deaths but achieved their objective and held the village of Arleux. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitt…
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We are back for season 3! Kicking everything off is the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Rather than rehash the battle itself, which has been done a thousand times, I am looking at the lives of 20 Vimy Ridge soldiers. I will explore their lives before, during and after the momentous battle. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: …
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This will be the last part to the Ottoman series for 1915. The British drive the 6th Division deep into Iraq to a town called Kut al-Amara Link to Jimmy Rumssy's book Slim Chances: A story of Struggle, Hope, and Forgiveness https://www.amazon.com/Slim-Chances-Story-Struggle-Forgiveness/dp/0578897679/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NEMOXC9AX7B8&keywords=slim+chance…
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On this episode I talk about the Ottoman attacks at the Caucasus, Sinai (Suez Canal), and Basra. Enjoy!Oleh Richard Cantu
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This is part 2 of the Ottomans. There's tension between the Committee of Union and Progress and the Arabs. The British are in full force to protect their oil assets and much more. Enjoy!Oleh Richard Cantu
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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War


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They Call Us The Flying Circus: Two West Virginians In The Great War
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The Great War, World War I, changed the lives of millions in the U.S. Michael Coker, a Master’s in Public History student at NKU University recently discovered a trove of letters written by Cecil “Zeke” Gabriel and Louise Marsh during this period. Coker is working and annotating these documents, dating primarily from 1917-1919. This correspondence …
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Over the Top: A Great War Podcast


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Episode 53: All Quiet on the Western Front Review
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On this episode I'll discuss All Quiet on the Western Front book, different movie versions and of course the main star, the new Netflix 2022 version Enjoy!Oleh Richard Cantu
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On this episode I'm going to dive into the Ottomans before The Great War kicked off. For a brief period of time there was hopes of stability and economic growth for the Empire. But the Entente and Central Powers had other plans for them.Oleh Richard Cantu
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Over the Top: A Great War Podcast


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Episode 51: Autumn 1915 Western Front, Louis Barthas
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This is episode 51 and will cover one soldiers experience from the 3rd Battle of Artois, September 25th - November 4th. This experience comes from French Corporal Louis Barthas' Notebook: Poilu Barthas kept a journal during the war documenting his experience. After the war ended he began writing a manuscript which was found by his grandson after Lo…
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A post-Tsarist Russia wanted to make its mark...it ended poorly.Oleh Daniel Clark
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Over the Top: A Great War Podcast


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Episode 50: Back to the Western Front
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This is part one of a two part series. On this episode I'm going back to the western front for the 1915 Fall offensive. I've already done an episode on the Battle of Loos (episode 31), this is going to focus on the buildup before the assault. Enjoy!Oleh Richard Cantu
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On this episode I'm going down the rabbit hole. I'm just coming off a long series and wanted to throw in an episode to break up the monotony of death and destruction. This was a fun episode I hope you enjoy it.Oleh Richard Cantu
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The first stage of Haig's long awaited Flanders Offensive began on June 7th, 1917.Oleh Daniel Clark
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Over the Top: A Great War Podcast


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Episode 48: Part 11 The Gallipoli Series
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This is part 11 and the final episode to the Gallipoli series. I'll discuss the conditions the men endured leading up to the evacuation, the emotions that weighed on the soldiers, and the evacuation.Oleh Richard Cantu
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