The Great War Podcast

The life of Maria Bochkareva and the 1st Women's Battalion of Death.  

A post-Tsarist Russia wanted to make its mark...it ended poorly.

The first stage of Haig's long awaited Flanders Offensive began on June 7th, 1917.

John J Pershing leads the first American troops to France in June 1917.

The French army grapples with widespread unrest after the Nivelle Offensive

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

Robert Nivelle's magic solution to the deadlock leaves the French army on the brink of mutiny.  

The British launch a successful set piece on the eve of the Nivelle Offensive.  

When your people protest, it's best not to ignore them.

It took the United States 65 days to go from committed neutral to full blown participant.

By the end of 1916, neutrality had left the United States in a precarious spot.   Life Magazine, February 1916.        

Germany's decision to unleash the torpedoes would have adverse consequences

For the second time in the war, Germany turns to unrestricted submarine warfare.

A look at the Entente during the winter of 1916-1917.

A look at the Central Powers during the winter of 1916-1917.  

The life and career of everyones favourite exotic dancer turned convicted spy.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 3 of 3.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 2 of 3.

The Great War Aircast - A miniseries on the air war from 1914-1916. Part 1 of 3.

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