WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front!

In this episode alongside regular guest James Taub, we delve into some of the most enduring myths surrounding the French Army in World War I. Why did they start the war with blue jackets and red trac...

In this week’s episode we return to an old favourite to explore more of the famous ‘Trench Slang’ of the Western Front - how and when famous phrases came about, where they came from and why have some ...

In this week’s episode we continue our look at the story of the home front in the Great War with a focus on the vital role women played in supporting the war effort and how that crucial time period ch...

This week's episode sees Spencer and Dan discussing the emergence and evolution of the vital practise of trench raiding across the Western Front. We explore it's purpose, risks and rewards for those d...

In this episode Dan and Spencer discuss perhaps the most infamous of all Battles to take place on the Western front in 1916 - The Somme. Known best for it's disastrous opening day, we explore the plan...