The Great War Podcast
History Podcasts
A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
A chronological look at the origins and battles of the First World War from 1890-1920.
Language:
English
Episodes
82: The Kornilov Affair
5/1/2024
Kerensky's government survives a 'scare', leaving it ripe for the picking.
Kornilov arrives at the Moscow Conference, 1917
Duration:00:30:54
81: Maria Bochkareva and the Women's Battalion of Death
4/1/2024
The life of Maria Bochkareva and the 1st Women's Battalion of Death.
Duration:00:17:07
80: The Kerensky Offensive
8/31/2022
A post-Tsarist Russia wanted to make its mark...it ended poorly.
Duration:00:24:30
79: The Battle of Messines Ridge
7/26/2022
The first stage of Haig's long awaited Flanders Offensive began on June 7th, 1917.
Duration:00:20:06
78: Lafayette, We Are Here
5/6/2022
John J Pershing leads the first American troops to France in June 1917.
Duration:00:16:45
77: Only in Catastrophes
3/10/2022
The French army grapples with widespread unrest after the Nivelle Offensive
Duration:00:22:39
76: Bloody April
1/28/2022
April was a deadly month for the Royal Flying Corps.
Dicta Boelcke
1. Try to secure advantages before attacking. If possible, keep the sun behind you.
2. Always carry through an attack when you have started it. 3. Fire only at close range, and only when your opponent is properly in your sights. 4. Always keep your eye on your opponent, and never let yourself be deceived by ruses. 5. In any form of attack it is essential to assail your enemy from behind. 6. If your opponent dives on you, do not try to evade his onslaught, but fly to meet it. 7. When over the enemy's lines never forget your own line of retreat.
8. For the Staffel (squadron): Attack on principle in groups of four or six. When the fight breaks up into a series of single combats, take care that several do not go for the same opponent
Duration:00:24:07
75: The Nivelle Offensive
9/4/2020
Robert Nivelle's magic solution to the deadlock leaves the French army on the brink of mutiny.
Duration:00:33:23
74: The Battle of Arras
7/30/2020
The British launch a successful set piece on the eve of the Nivelle Offensive.
Duration:00:37:43
73: The Abdication of Tsar Nicholas
7/8/2020
When your people protest, it's best not to ignore them.
Duration:00:50:43
72: The Overt Acts
5/24/2020
It took the United States 65 days to go from committed neutral to full blown participant.
Duration:00:38:45
71: The Arsenal and the Bank
4/26/2020
By the end of 1916, neutrality had left the United States in a precarious spot.
Life Magazine, February 1916.
Duration:00:38:53
70: America
3/29/2020
Germany's decision to unleash the torpedoes would have adverse consequences
Duration:00:22:41
69: Neptune's Empire
1/4/2019
For the second time in the war, Germany turns to unrestricted submarine warfare.
Duration:00:34:19
68B: Fateful Decisions - The Allies - From the Aisne to Vladivostok
11/14/2018
A look at the Entente during the winter of 1916-1917.
Duration:00:42:22
68A: Fateful Decisions - The Central Powers - From Alberich to Zimmermann
11/13/2018
A look at the Central Powers during the winter of 1916-1917.
Duration:00:42:01
SE: The Life and Death of Mata Hari
9/21/2018
The life and career of everyones favourite exotic dancer turned convicted spy.
Duration:00:37:20
TGWAC - Part 3 of 3: Aces High
6/29/2018
The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 3 of 3.
Duration:00:23:24
TGWAC - Part 2: Violent Adolesence.
6/29/2018
The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 2 of 3.
Duration:00:19:29
TGWAC - Part 1: The Infancy of Airpower
6/29/2018
The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 1 of 3.
Duration:00:27:00