History Of The Great War

<p>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.</p>

Revisited 10: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - The Approach of War

In which we discuss how the British and Germans approached the war, arms limitation treaties, and the growing budget crises of 1913. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Great War. History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-01
39:10

Revisited 9: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - War Plans

Cool fleets, what were they going to do with them? Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Great War. History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-13
35:12

Interview 15: The U-boat War off North America with Dominic Etzold

More info about Reaping the Whirlwind: https://www.etzold.online/home-1 Incogni: Use promo code HISTORYGREATWAR at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/historygreatwar. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Great War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-08
36:50

Interview 14: Sacred Service with Specialist Curator Patricia Cecil

In this interview I was delighted to talk to Patricia Cecil the Specialist Curator Faith, Religion and WW1 at the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss a new exhibit at the museum titled Sacred Service. Sacred Service Exhibit: https://theworldwar.org/exhibitions/sacred-service Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Great War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-01
29:07

Revisited 8: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - At The Peak

While changes occur at the British Admiralty, in Berlin the German building efforts reach a breaking point. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-28
26:54

Revisited 7: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Fisher's Last Years

After the building race started to heat up, it was time for Fisher to be replaced. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-15
29:01

Revisited 6: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Escalation

After the introduction of the Dreadnought, the Naval Arms race would truly begin. 10 Years of Podcasting Update: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-years-of-107050529 Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-05
35:49

Revisited 5: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Dread Nought

Episode 5 of the series looks at the introduction of the HMS Dreadnought, why it was so special, and what the German reaction was to this new type of ship. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-03
34:59

Revisited 4: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Fisher's Reforms

This is Part 4 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. It was a time for change, and the agent of that change was Sir John "Jackie" Fisher. His views on the future of naval warfare would result in drastic reforms for the Royal Navy and for its future. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-28
39:06

Revisited 3: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - The Long Shadow of Nelson

This is Part 3 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. Any naval expansion program would have to contend with the power of the Royal Navy, but inside of the behemoth of the seas there were challenges that would need to be addressed. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-08
33:34

Revisited 2: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race - Tirpitz's Plan

This is Part 2 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019. With Tirpitz in control of the Imperial German Navy and it was time to put his plans into action. But to do so, he needed political and public support. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-04
38:16

Revisited 1: The Anglo-German Naval Arms Race Part 1 - Tirpitz Comes to Power

This is Part 1 of the new Great War Revisited project. This episode is an expanded, rewritten, and rerecorded version of the Member Episode released in 2019.  Great War Revisited will be a continuing series of brand new content for History of the Great War in which I go back to the First World War and pick out events and themes to revisit. This is the start of a 10 part series on the naval build up before First World War. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-28
36:50

Veteran's Day 2023 & The U.S. World War 1 Centennial Commission

In this special Veteran's Day 2023 episode I look at the efforts of the US WW1 Centennial Commission and work to help continue the memory of the First World War. The United States World War One Centennial Commission: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/ Doughboy Foundation: https://doughboy.org/ Medicine in World War 1: https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/medicine-in-ww1-home.html WW1 Teaching Resources: https://doughboy.org/education/wwi-teaching-resources/ Selling the War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF18goBaLH0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-11
10:15

Interview 13: Milan Rastislav Štefánik with Michal Kšiňan

Learn more about Štefánik in Dr. Kšiňan's book: Milan Rastislav Štefánik: The Slovak National Hero and Co-Founder of (routledge.com) Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-01
48:27

Interview 12: The Evolution of the British Empire with Sam Hume

In this interview I was joined by Sam Hume, host of the Pax Britannica podcast and PhD Student at the University of Aberdeen. We chatting about the changing face of the British Empire in the years after the First World War. Check out Sam's podcast at: Pax Britannica – A Podcast History of the British Empire Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-10
39:26

Interview 11: Gaming the Great War with Jos Hoebe

In this interview I was joined by Jos Hoebe, the creative director of the WW1 Game Series, including its new entry Isonzo, coming out later this years. You can find more information about Isonzo, and all of The WW1 Game Series entries over at WW1 Game Series - WW1 Game Series Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Great War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-04
30:38

Interview 10: The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future with Neil Lanctot

You can find out more about The Approaching Storm here. Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on History of the Second World War.  History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-08
43:06

Interview 9: Jewish World War 1 Veterans Under Hitler with Dr. Michael Geheran

Pick up Dr. Michael Geheran's book, Comrades Betrayed: Jewish World War 1 Veterans Under Hitler, from Cornell Press: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501751011/comrades-betrayed/ Find more work by Dr. Geheran: https://www.westpoint.edu/history/profile/michael_geheran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-12
40:49

Interview 8: Cartoons and Visual Propaganda with Jesse Alexander

I met with Jesse Alexander (Home | Jesse Alexander History) to discuss his research into cartoons and visual propaganda during the war. You can follow Jesse over at (18) Jesse Alexander (@jesse_history) / Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-14
42:29

Interview 7: Arras 1917 with Jim Smithson

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10-15
43:29

Loreen Broderick

I'm enjoying this podcast very much. Very strong research, logical presentation and a straightforward style. I'm glad I found it.

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Dylan Gregory

seems like a lifetime in Gallipoli. ur doing awesome

12-19 Reply

Dylan Gregory

i am thoroughly enjoying the story of Gallipoli

12-19 Reply

Jhalls

Another great podcast. Excellent detailed content. Btw if you're converting weight for Europeans you need to go from lbs/ stone to grams and kg. Cheers

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drora gibson

thank you Wesley, heard the last episode just now, after a year and a half of listening to your podcast every Saturday.The best ww1 podcast on the net, by far!

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