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The Great War Podcast

The Great War Podcast provides a mostly chronological overview of the origins, battles and consequences of the First World War. It will cover the years between 1890 up to the 1920s.

This podcast is an independent production. All episodes are researched, written and produced by Daniel Clark. Any errors are my fault alone. All discrepancies will be addressed.

Contact:

thegreatwarpodcast@outlook.com

@greatwarpodcast.bsky.social

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Episodes

66: New Dawns

With 1916 coming to a close, the belligerents looked ahead to 1917.

May 16, 201827 minEp. 43

64: Golgotha Hill

Beginning on October 24th, a French counter attack liberates the forts Douaumont and Vaux, signalling the end of the battle of Verdun.

Apr 06, 201839 minEp. 41

63: Leviathans

With winter approaching on the Somme, Haig hoped to deliver a substantial blow to Germany's forces.

Mar 27, 201847 minEp. 40

62: Cracks in the Edifice

Hindenburg and Ludendorff face a home front wracked by food shortages and social unrest.

Mar 05, 201837 minEp. 39

61: The Hydra

The Romanian campaign lasted for 101 days. In this episode, we cover those 101 days in 41 minutes.

Jan 31, 201842 minEp. 38

60:Falkenhayn's Folly

In the wake of Romania's declaration, Erich von Falkenhayn is dismissed.

Jan 10, 201826 minEp. 37

59: Romania

Sensing a shift in the fortunes of war, Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary.

Dec 19, 201733 minEp. 36

58: Crisis in the East

With the General Allied Offensive in full swing, the Central Powers face a manpower crisis on the Eastern Front.

Dec 01, 201746 minEp. 35

57: Pozieres

35 days after July 1st, I ANZAC Corps finally secures Pozieres Ridge.

Nov 10, 201747 minEp. 34

56: The Devil at Fromelles

Australian and South African forces arrive on the Western Front, and we explore a new interpretation of Fromelles and Delville Wood.

Oct 28, 201747 minEp. 33

54: Dragon's Wood

The 38th Welsh Division faces a gruesome baptism of fire.

Aug 21, 201747 minEp. 31

53: The Long, Long Trail

After July 1st, Fourth Army's efforts devolve into uncoordinated, piece meal attacks.

Jun 11, 201732 min

52: Into the Breach Part 2- Northern Folly

Gommecourt, Serre, Beaumont-Hamel and the Slaughter of the Somme. The old British front line, looking northeast toward the German trenches. Note the drop in elevation. "Y" Ravine,

Feb 28, 20171 hr 2 min

49: The Big Push

The origins of the Somme before Verdun screwed everything up.

Dec 06, 201648 min

48: "Duggy"

Douglas Haig: The Man vs The Myth

Nov 11, 20161 hr 16 min

47: Crisis at Verdun

The battle of Verdun reaches its climax. Map of the battlefield, note its "H" shaped outline. The ancient Citadel in downtown Verdun. To enlarge, right click-view image. Monument to Fleury residents who fought at Verdun. "Remains" of Fleury Markers indicating where houses and businesses once stood. The imposing Ossuary. View from a top the Ossuary, looking southeast towards Fleury. Note the concentrated battlefield: the interpretation center is visible along with the white path leading to the vi...

Oct 20, 201657 min
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