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1918 - The Last Days of WWI
The Germans have battered themselves to the point of exhaustion in their Spring Offensives of March and April, 1918. Now it's time for the Allies to strike back! Beginning with French actions on the Marne, the great Allied offensive that would eventually lead to the total defeat of the German Army begins. And the attack is soon taken up by the British, Australians and Canadians, culminating in the unprecedented successes of August 8.
In the first episode of our new special series about the triumphant campaign that ended the First World War, Peter Hart is joined by historian Mat McLachlan to tell the story of the Black Day of the German Army.
Hosts: Mat McLachlan and Peter Hart
Producer: Jess Stebnicki
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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Bluecoat
46:21||Season 8Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiPete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Goodwood
49:10||Season 8Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiPete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Hill 112
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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Operation Epsom
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SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - On the Brink
43:06||Season 8Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiPete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - Why Are We Waiting?
46:12||Season 8Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiPete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
SPECIAL: 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - New Beginnings
44:20||Season 8Pete and Gary return to one of their most popular series, the 2nd Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, a distinguised WW2 cavalry unit. Pete's interviews with dozens of veterans paint a fascinating portrait of the regiment, from it's formation to its service in the European theatre to the eventual end of the war.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiPete and Gary's latest book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18, is available now.Visit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
271. Ep271: Beggar Me - End of the War
39:29||Season 8, Ep. 271Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.The book is available now.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV
270. Ep270: Beggar Me - Failure and Success
40:55||Season 8, Ep. 270Pete and Gary continue their special series based on their new book, Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner!: British POWS in Germany, 1914-18. It's the story of ordinary men who were captured during the First World War, and is a tale of courage and endurance that should never be forgotten.The book is available now.Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary BainPublisher: Mat McLachlanProducer: Jess StebnickiVisit Gallipoli with Pete and Gary! Go to https://phbt.uk/ for more information!Join a river cruise to the battlefields of Waterloo, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam: https://historycruises.com/Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-historySupport the show with a one-off contribution: https://buymeacoffee.com/pgmhFind out everything Pete and Gary are doing at https://linktr.ee/pgmhFor more great history content, visit www.LivingHistoryTV.com, or subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingHistoryTV